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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
GOOD CROWD At
PRAISE MEETING
DESPITE STORM

A very good crowd OF men and wo
men ignored the heavy wind and
snow storm Tuesday evening, and at
tended the praise meeting at the
Methodist Church in honor Of the dry
victory. II was splendid meeting
in every respect and all of the talks
were along the line of praise to God
for the victory won. After prayer
by the Rev. w. A. Shullenberger, a
ladies sextette composed Of Mes
danes Shullenbrgr, Sappington, Dry
Locke and Jesse and Miss Dennie Kel
SO sang.
Following the song there we're a
number Of impromptu talks by work
ers in the dry cause. The following
talked: Mesdames A. S. Houston, ].
C. Mundy and S. p, Emmons; ]. w.
Million and w. C. Shupp. Rev. Smith,
of the Colored NJ. E. Church, spoke
in behalf of his people. During the
meeting the Hardin College Chorus
furnished a song The Rev. S. w.
TIayne presided at the services.
After the talks a vote of thanks
was extended to the Anti-Saloon
League OF Missouri for their work
in the dry campaign.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
CONGRATULATIONS
KANSAS CITY, MO-
October Is, 1913
WEDDINGS
Col. Robert M. White
The Ledger, Mexico, No.
Congratulations on the Dry Victory. 1t shows what
an honest man with earnest newspaper can do.

se%%%~*@%%*<@* @*@f %.**s'
William Mohn and Mrs. Ella Bed
bury were married at the home ol
Mr.. and Mrs. John Vaughn on East
Promenade ST.. Monday evening by
the Rev. John Ayscue. Shortly az
ter the ceremony they left for I'LL
nois on a wedding tour. They will
make their home in this city, Both
ofthe m have many friends in this
city who join the Ledger in extending
best wishes.
Arthur Flintjer and Miss Florence
Mann, both of Kansas City, were
married in this city. Tuesday. by
Probate Judge w. w. Bolts at his
office, ~ q
Mrs. Annie Chrisnaer, of this city,
and Arthur Logan, well known
young barber who has been in Arthur
Holmes shop for the past year were
married in Kansas CITY, Monday.
They have returned to Mex
leo to make their home. The
bride is the charming daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Deckard and is
an accomplished young woman. The
bridegroom is hustlIng young bust
ness man with host of friends.
The Ledger joins in extending con
ordinations,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
COUNTY NEWS

Mrs, VIM. J McCarroll of Fulton,
was here Monday en- route TO Lexing'
ton, Mo. to attend the State Confer
ence OF Daughters OF the American
Revolution, as a representative from
the Chapter at Fulton.
George Lee and wife are attend
ing the Horse Show In st. Louis.
Emmett Berrey was over from Co
lumbia Monday visiting his parents.
J. G. Bassford IS here from st,
Louis.
Homer Bassford, of the st. Louis
Times, and son OF ]. G. Bassford Of
Mexico was pall bearer at the big
Adolphus Busch funeral in ST. Louis.
Aubrey Conway and wife returned
from Mexico. Mo, and st. Louis Mon
day Mrs. Conway had spent severaI
weeks there and Mr.. Conway spent
week. He had an operation per
formed on his eye while in st. Louis
and also attended street fair in
Hannibal. city of $4,000, on the
Main street Of the city, with the
streets roped off and says it was fine
--Blytheville, Ark, Courier.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

IT is impossible for the Ledger
Co acknowledge the many messages
of congratulatlon, and expressions OF
1t has received by wire,
phone. letter and spoken word from
those who were in favor of dry
town. The Ledger made the best
eight it could and as never before
has our position been so cordially
sincerely and universally endorsed az
during this contest or course, we
have been abused to some extent
but that's all in the days work. The
Ledger WIS abused when it made o
fight for the Library, the SMILE Roac
District and other propositions thai
we thought for the best interests o.
Mexico and Audraln County. We ap
preclate these kind words because
they are a little unusual. Newspapers
that try to be at all constructive OF
progressive expect to be abused bu
hardly ever receive congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
IS THE
RECIPIENT OF
CONGRATULATIONS
From an Ex-Mayor Of Fulton.
Fulton. Mo-, Oct. 2S. 1918.

From an Ex-Mayor Of Fulton.
Fulton. Mo-, Oct. 2S, 1913.
Dear Mitchell
Hurrah for Mexico and hurrah foG
The Ledger. My congratulations to
your father and yourself for good
work we'll done.
Very truly.
l. ID. P. BARTLEY.
From the University of Missouri.
Columbia, Mo. Oct. 2s.
Please accept my congratulations
in the outcome of the election in Mex
leo yesterday.
Very truly yours,
FRANK l., MARTIN.
Acting Dean OF the School of Jour
nalism.
From Former Mexieoan.
Maplewood, Mo-, Oct. 2S, 1s.
My dear Colonel:
see. by to-day's Republic. that it
showed" in Mexico yesterday, dur
ing the game" and that the score
was "65 TO o."
With thanks and best wishes,
Sincerely,
JOS. II. HARVEY.
From Kansas City Physician.
stephen II. Ragan, M. D.
Arter Block 31st and Holmes SITS,
Kansas City, Mo-. Oct 2s. 1918.
Mr. Robt. White and Family,
Mexico. Mo.
Allow me TO congratulate you on
your splendid fight for the good of
your little city and further TO know
your efforts we're crowned with sue
cess.
With many kind regards to aili
am yours.
STEPHEN II. RAGAN.
DR.. Ragan is prominent physi
clan in Kansas CITY and an "offi
cial" visitor here.
From II. Turner.
The people in Macon join IN eS-
tending congratulations l began the
fight in Mexico 20 years ago"
H. G. TURNER,
City Editor Macon Daily News.
FROM THAT MR.. JONES'"
81 don't allow anyone to feel any
better over the Mexico victory than
do. After all, can only congratu-
late you, one and all, for the willing
and able work done"
Il. +. JONES'
OF the Missouri Anti-Saloon League
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
Court House e News

There are fourteen divorces filed
for the December term of the Au
drain County Circuit Court.
Ben Tharp is suing the c. G A. r.
r. for $4,000 damages, the result oi
his horse becoming frightened by an
engine while crossing the Clark av
enue bridge.
T. NJ. Willett is suing the c. & A
for $4,000 for personal damages.
w. ]. Creasey Is suing the G. & A
for $4,000 for injuries to his race
horse.
Mrs. NANNY Lillard is suing the
C. & A. for $4,000 for the death o
her husband. william!
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
R. ?. KEY HAS PAR
ALYS|S STROKE

r. p. Key, substantial citizen OF
this city, was found at John finch
er's gate in the Hatton neighborhood
southwest of this city, Tuesday even
ing about $50. suffering with a Sc
we're stroke of paralysis. He was
taken into the house Immediately and
although he knew number Of peo
pie Wednesday morning it is thought
he will not be able to live through
the day, His son, Roy, who is here
on visit, was notified, and went ou
to Hatton "Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Ned Holt has traded his 10 acres
southwest of Mexico to J. w. Gala
her for the Kennan property ON N.
jefferson street. Both pieces OF
property are fine ones. The Ledger
Is glad to state Mr.. Holt will move
10 Mexico to reside.
The Ledger has BEEN requested to
announce that there are twenty eight
old Union soldiers in Mexico and that
twenty-one OF them voted dry.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
|wAy TO GET THE

fwAY TO GET THE
CROSS STATE TRAVEL
"a Cross State travel will 90
the North State Highway
fuh Mexico rather than over the
srrails Route providing the
state Highway is In good con.
The Fulton s-MiIe Road Dis
.ls paying 100000 for rock roads
n Old Trails Route and colun'-
ho, is paying 100000 for rock
. on the Old Trails Route. Nov
want the North State Highway
suh Mexico 10 get the travel
lust make permanent good roads
.Ess money to do this. Four years
|sbs Mexico Ledger advocated
kMIIe Road District espendino
boo on the roads In this district
hike they are doing in columbls
Fulton. We have no right to
h to get this travel unless we
|ihsm good roads. We cant make
Ianeut good roads without paying
brice We can't pay for them IN
I'VE go down in our clothes and
Dc money. II we want the trav'
\ must make the roads at cnce.
are now making the roads on
bther routes What are we 90.
b do about II!
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
d55 dEG4H.zp

organizing itself into a Good Gov
ernment Club, will rent headquarter
and maintain standing committees
and in every way possible endeayor
to see that city and county officers
are elected who will enforce th'
law. The idea is to elect men wh'
are in sympathy with the local op
ton law. men who will not only tr!
to enforce it themselves but win se'
that their deputies will cooperate
with them. No one need be uneas,
about this matter being overlooked
by those who are responsible TO
Nc xico's going dry.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

|HE Mexico Ledger joins the peo-
pf Mexico in extending cordial
ETatulations to Mr.. Gallagher, the
manager of the Mexico Shoe Fac
We feel confident he will
Mexico and we will like him.
|his connection we want to thank
Morris boys for helping make
Iico city by their splendid man
hent Of the Mexico Factory. They
+ Mexico with the best wishes Of
b citizen in the town for pros
BY in their new home in Quincy
The Morris boys not only
\ how to make shoes, but are
lal gentlemen and straightforward
mess men. Their removal from
Elco will be a distinct loss te
community.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
JOHN v. MILLION
CONGRATULATED
By MANY FRIENDS

The following excerpts are from
eongratulatory letters received by
JohnW. Million on the success OF the
Local Option election here: =
Hay Is Greatly Pleased
st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. %.
most heartily congratulate you up
on the outcome of the election. 1t is
a great victory for the cause and
also for you personally. NJ
Your friend,
CHAS. M. HAY,
Fauntleroy, Cullen & Hay
Cleaning the City.
Allow me to- congratulate you on
your fight and success in cleaning
your beautiful little city OF saloons.
I am yours,
DIR. s. H. RAGAN,
Kansas City.
"A Splendid Victory"
! congratulate you on making Mex
leo dry for the first time in 80
years.
C. f. LLEWELLYN,
Lawyer, Kahoka, Mo.
A Former Audrain Boy.
Accept my heartiest congratula-
tions. That was a great victory.
EDWIN L. ROGERS,
| Doniphan, Mo.
Praises Mrs. Million.
/ write to congratulate you upon
the part you had in thisadvanced nor
al uplIft for your community, and
want you to know we are proud Of
you. (
Tell Mrs. Million that she de
serves great credit for years of pa
tient toll spent in training her hus
band to be great man, and tha
now she ought to be content t.
rest a while on her laurels.
Fraternally yours,
D. A. BROWN,
Brown Printing Co, Kansas City
Glad to Hear II
Accept my hearty congratulations u
on the victory wonat Mexico. Am tr
ly glad my old home town has wake
up to the importance Of being dc
cent
Sincerely yours,
]. H. wINsCoTT,
| Sturgeon, Mo.
From New Franklin, Mo.
Congratulation on the victory
the good people of Mexico. Success
to you and Hardin"
| Sincerely,
| c. S. BIiACKMAR, +,
H New Franklin, Mo.
H Millions For Defense"
II Millions for defense, but not OF
cent for tribute" to King Alcohol.
that It?
II "Score 65 to o."
H Referee Able Voter.
H Head Linesman: j. w. Million
II Yours,
The Rev. ]. II. HARVEY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

THE statement going the rounds
of the press that "the women OF Mex
leo served coffee and sandwiches to
the voters" on the day of the local
option election is without any founda
tion in fact.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

|HE Local Option Association OF
Fieo should now be turned into a
Enforcement League or Good
s'rnment Club and this League
luId see to II that officers are
Ftsd who will enforce the liquor
Now, don't think that this
p is won The real work
come when the saloons are clos
and attempt is made to sell u
Il in Mexico illegally. The people
Mexico understand this mat
thoroughly and arrangements
Ge already been made In the diree'
| Of prosecuting violators Of
law The people Of Mexico arc
Fiicularly interested In the offic'
that are to be elected In the
ure' II will be hard to enforcs
law il you have officers who art
sympathy with the viclaters.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

QUITE a number of country peo-
pie are expressing themselves as
now being in favor of Jail They
objected to voting money for q
JAN as long as the saloons were
open in Mexico" While there is
not going to be near as much need
Tor Jail as there has been in
the past we are entitled to a decent
place to keep our prisoners, If we
don't have but two year.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

IT is time something was done In
the direction OF organized charity II
we are going to have an Association
Of that kind to look after the worthy
poor Of Mexico this winer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

A PROMINENT man in the real
estate business in Mexico says that
there are already inquiries being
made from people who want to rent
the buildings now occupied by the
saloons.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

THE Praise Service at the Method
ist Church Tuesday night giving
thanks to an all.wise Providence for
the dry victory was most appproprint
and largely attended. The Lord help
those who help themselves. The pray
Ing people OF Mexico were very
earnest in their deyotions up TO the
day OF battle when they went on the
firing line and got the results which
they had a right 70 expect II they
did their duty.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
rERRING TO DR.. Tralle's

fFERRING TO DIR. Tralle's ad'
\ at the Baptist Association
sing in Hannibal, the Morning
bal Of Hannibal says he closed
Bpeech as follows: Hardin College
daughter of the Baptist Church
as well founded and for forty
Il it has been a good daughter
has never given the church
trouble. 1t was founded by Bap
/ its teachers are Baptists and it:
Ii are Raptists."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

PIE vote on the local option cleo
in Mexico resulted in a majority
the drys OF sixty-five votes, Just
Put what the "drys" anticipated.
f First and Second Wards going
the First by A votes and the
Pond by 81 votes. The Third and
|OTh Wards going wet, the
Rlrd by 27 votes and the Fourth by
|e votes. The two polls of the
Fn made by the drys Indicated
about the vote as cast.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

S. p. Emmons & Son have begun
to haul their cattle to Mexico ready
for their annual sale. Their offer
ing this year consists of 40 head.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
Mime Rssouers, relepnons.

A telephone designed for the use OF
mine rescuers whose heads are COW
cred with helmets while at work is OPP
Grated by throat vibrations, the trans
mitter being held at the throat.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
]. ". MILLION IS
FOUND NOT GUILTY

The case OF the City OF Mexico VS.
John w. Million which resulted from
Information filed by City Attorney d.
H. Robertson, charging DR.. NIL
lion with disturbing his peace, re
suited in a verdict OF mot gnilty"on
Tuesday.
The case was tried before Judge
Williams and presented to the fol
lowing jury: J. w. Atchison, DIR. J.
f. McWilliams, G. C. Heller, c. A,
Bast, Geo. Marshall and Caleb Berry
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Is rumored that the local option
against the illegal sale of H.
|'r is already in effect in Mexico
1t IS in Audrain County. The pen
under this law is quite differ
rom that under the old law.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

The Rev. c. c. seleoman, formerly
OF this city. has been called to
the pastorate Of the Trinity NJ. f.
Church. in Los Angeles. Calf, with
a salary OF $4,000
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

The Bell Dramatic Cllb, OF Ben
ton City. played to full house in
RushHill last week. We are glad to
hear they are making such sue
cess.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
cENTEMERI KID GLOVES.
Let us fit you. d2w1
Rlckett C Emmons d G Co.
rnnrv nouRs nEvorloN

The Forty Hours Devotion In st
Brendans Church will start next Fri
day, Oct. 81, at $3.50 a. m. Very Rev
erend Thomas Pagan, an eloquent
Redemptionlst, will preach the ser
mons. Come and hear him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Judges Alex Carter and Chas. Bled'
soc aud officer Sam Wallace are at
tending the st. Louis horse show.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

regulate Radiant Home hard coal
stove, warns the floor. saves fuel.
Let us tell you about 1t.
Ferris q Cauthorn,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
When Saloons Close.

When Saloons Close.
William Kempper's saloon, the old
est one in Mexico. will be the first
toclose. His license expires Nov. 9th
of this year. The others will close
as follows; Frank weinand. orphe-
um Bar, Feb. %, 1914; Chas. John
son. Ringo Bar, April 10th; James
Sullivan, Jefferson Bar, April 18th.
The Dry" at the Local OPP
tlon headquarters, at o'clock, Mon
day evening and held a jollification
meeting. The two rooms were
crowded with men Of both races, ju-
bilant over the winning of one Of the
hardest contested elections ever held
in this city.
Speeches were made, most OF them
along the line of immediate organiza-
ton to continue the body along Civic
Improvement lines and to aid in the
consistent fight against any at
tempted infringement Of the Local
Option law.
The Hardin College girls held a
celebration In honor of the victory
in which President j. w. Million was
so deeply Interested. There
were more happy homes in Mexico
Monday night, when the returns
were learned, than there have ev-
er been in one day in the history OF
the city.
Tonight, at s o'clock, in the Meth
odist Church, there viii be general
service OF prayer to which everyone
is invited. The women who aided SO
valiently in the work Monday are
urged to accompany their hus-
bands and friends to this meeting,
The following telegram was re-
ceived by a Mexico merchant from
Henry L. Baird. one Of the largest
merchants in Louisiana, Mo-: Hearty
congratulations to Mexico upon her
Reputation OF booze and her re-
lease from booze gagdom. suggest
the following slogan: :"Watch US
grow and prosper"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Phoenix SILK Hosiery guaranteed
to wear. for Ladies, 75c and SID
pair, black, white and colors at
Poisson's.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Lock Creigh and Joe Wilson Of
near Santa Fe. were in Mexico We'd
nesday on their way home from Full
ton. Al
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Try Sal-tone, the great worm de
stroyer, at $500 hundred Guaran-
teed. Buckner Drug Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Mrs G. G. Wonneman and Miss Al
lie Ellis are visiting relatives at
Bloomington, I'll.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Don't pay IS or $40 hundred for
stock powders when you can buy
Sal-tone for half the money. At
Buckner's Drug Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Maurice Barth is visiting his par
ents in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
MAY DEMAND THAT
DICTATOR HUERTA
ABD|CATE At ONCE
Washlngton. D. q. oot. 2gth.

Washington, u. c., Oct Goth.
President Wilson is to-day consid-
ering an ultlmatum directed to nicta-
tor Huerta, demanding that he ro-
tire at once. 1t is believed here
that the Powers will uphold him in
such demand and give him their
active support.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

plEXIco is the 51Sth city under
Feh thousand Inhabitants in the
ted States that has gone dry with
tho last five years.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
FARM BARGAIN.

Extra Good so A. farm Good
terms.
North Missouri Trust Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Mrs. Dan Cauthorn is visiting her
parents in Ottawa, Kan,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

NOW let's all get busy and help
PNe Mexico a greater city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Try Buckner's Cream Lotion for
chapped hands. wi
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

e. S. Cant Is home from busi-
ness trip to Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

w. L. Crawford, OF Paris, was Q
business visitor in Mexico Wednes
day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
TO Some Extent
ANYBODY CAN

As We grow older, we get sense;
but not TO excess.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

You earn money. Why not save
some of it and make it work for yot
by depositing in North Missouri
Trust Co dw1
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

A Safe Home OF Savings.
North Missouri Trust Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

1T is announced that the Local 7
Option Association of Mexico, after \
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

II you have not tried Buckner's
Cream Lotion, call and get sample.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Cotton and Wool Blankets and
Comforters, full line in all colors.
Price to suit any pocketbook, at Pois'
son's. d2w1
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Frank Aschman and f. X. Vomund
Of Martinsburg we're in town Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Misses Kathryn Graham and LII
Han woolery were in St. Louis Wed.
nesday. .s
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
L,NoLgum BARGAIN.

4-Yard Wide Linoleum at 4Sc per
ydy
Ricketts, G. Emmons d C Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

u takes team work TO win in
Hs w0lldn
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Good Motto.
Here's a good motto for married
men: ''Be sure you're right. then ask
your wife"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Furs for every one at right prices,
Ricketts, & Emmons d. G.. Co
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

Good citizenship
Good government Is good citizen
ship In action.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
J Weather-man Says: CONTINUED COLD

Better prepare Get your winter outfit now
while the BARTH stock is complete, and the
long cold winter is before you. See our windows
for styIe-display In suits, the English Sacks are
favored. In overcoats we show many styles in
Kerseys, Chnchillas, fancy Chevoits, etc. The
new macknaws are selling fast too.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
|e Say:--BARTH SUITS And OvERCOATS

Are the very highest achievements in clothing
Quality first has been our watch-word in buying;
and our enviable reputation Of more than third
of century is the result OF course price Is
featured as a result of our inducements received
from foremost manufacturers in buying with
seven other big stores For example of the regu-
lar BARTH saving we can interest you in, the
BARTH SIS suits and overcoats, whether you
pay more or less.
Atany rate, get the full benefit Of your purchase
Come in tomorrow and look you'll not be unduly
urged to buy
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30

American Lady Corsets in all the
newest things, low bust, front-lacet
etc.
Ricketts, & Emmons d G Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-10-30
.DRYs WIN BY s.;
VERY LARGE VOTE
'POLLED IN CITY

With heavy vote Of 1888 cast,
the Drys won the local option olec-
tion in this city, Monday by a ma
jcrity Of 60. The drys carried the
first and second wards while the
vets got small maiorities in the 9TH
each ward. IN the fourth the Vets
got small majorities in the other
two. The vote was very close IN
bare majority Of nine votes.
The vote by wards follows:
Dry 1877
Wet f42
Dry majority "A
Second.
Dry 1877
Wet 11o
Dry majority 81
Third.
Dry 22S
Wet 255
Wet majority a.
Fourth.
Dry 217
Wet 22d
Wet majority Q
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