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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24
'as NOTION WAS SUSTAINED
suar' Moved to Mexico and Judge
sls He Showed Confidence In
Courts Justice.

AZ y az shelbyville. Mo-, the other
NJ &, s'a,e case was called for trial in
,osa .sat court and the defendant, a
s,is,s larmer, did not show up. After
Ii nall a day the court declared
ss,a sua forfeited and directed the
ssnee Of a warrant.
reminds me, remarked law
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24

No. SIR / replied 4 think he took
it to Old Mexico with him. just now
heard of it,
After minutes study the Judge
said:
While his action deserves cen.
sure, this court cannot but feel com
pliSlented at your mans evident conf.
dence In our disposition to deal out
justice. -.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24

The match industry produces seven
matches a day for each man, woman
and child in the world.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24
Such Is Life,

"AlI things are possible to the
dreamer"
Perhaps so, but the one best bet is
that he is going to wake up"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24
Some Visitors Uncle Sam Does Not Want

THE village Of
l W. with her
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24
Everything Was All Right Except the Logic

Blackburn the city, is bringing to light lot
the day when black SLOUGH hat simply had
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24
Compulsory Education Regulations and IIIiteracy

NGTONAhough six states in the Union still without
Observation-Disclosures laws have apply
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24
Buy Coal for Poor With Climbers League Fund

as they call 1t down here, and, beinA
believed; but if the people who have
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24
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S@SRR
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, of days
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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24

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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24

sell don't
; is foot
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24

she
ed Mabel
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24

ular, eX
ordinary
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se or four
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24

len they
ennseIeYs
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24

other, IT
) who do
rly had .
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24

spending
money,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-24

?" asked
the root
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
BIG FIRE At LAD
.DON|A TUES. NIGHT
Vol. LvI.

In the fire at Laddonia Tuesday
night, Mrs. Will McCoy's leg was
broken just above the ankle as she
was carrying water aiding the buck
ct brigade in extinguishing the
flames. John Brakel received a bad
cut on the head from falling glass.
Fire destroyed large portion OF
the business section at Laddonla,
Tuesday night. The fire started in
the general merchandise store of
l.. C. Cove about 8 o'clock
and spread quickly. There is no fire
department at Laddonia and a bucket
brigade composed of the citizens of
the town worked desperately to gain
control Of the flames. Their efforts
were without avail, however, until
the conflagration had destroyed a
large portion of the business houses
Those whose business houses
were burned were L. c. Cove
general merchandise; Christrup's
meat market; Grangcr's furniture
store; Odd Fellows hall; McCoys un'
dertaking establishment.
Mr.. Cove lives at Mexico. The loss
is estimated at about $4,000 ant
was insured for little more than
half that amount.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
DIR. ANNA HOWARD
SHAW IN MEXICO


DR.. Anna Howard Shaw, of New
York, one of the leading equal suff-
rage advocates of the world, will
speak in Mexico sometime in October
This was announced at the meeting
of the Mexico Suffrage Club at the
Library, Monday evening. DR.. Shaw
who is an international figure, will
address the voters of Mexico and
Audrain county in behalf of the 18th
amendment to the Missouri Consti-
tuition, which is to be voted on in No
vember.
Mrs. j. w. Million, the president
presided at the meeting Monday
evening.
The first half hour was devoted tc
reading of pertinent clippings on diff
ferent phases of the work. Then'fol'
lowed informal talks, questions be-
ing asked and answered in spirited
manner, showing the interest to be
alive and growing.
Mrs. C. A. Buckner resigned az
secretary of the club and Mrs. R. M
White was elected to the position.
There will be another meeting a
A p. m. Saturday at the Library t
which all are invited and urged to at
tend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
TROOPS OUT OF VERA CRUZ
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 16.

American troops have been order
ed withdrawn from Vera Cruz.
The following statement was given
out at the White House yesterday
afternoon:
"The troops have been ordered
withdrawn from Vera Cruz. That
action is taken in view Of the entire
removal of the circumstances which
were thought to justify the occupa-
ton. The further presence of the
troops is deemed unnecessary"
Vera Cruz was occupied by the
American forces April 21 to teacf
General Huerta and the Mexican fed
eral forces d lesson. Several day
previous United States citizens hat
been mistreated and the Unitet
States flag insulted by Mexicans il
Tampico.
The taking of Vera Cruz by tn
American marines and blue jacket
was accomplished without delay an
upon the direct order of Presiden
Wilson himself. About a score 0
Americans were killed and $50 Mex
leans killed and wounded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
HOLLY NEWK|RK
AND WIFE KILLED

Holly Newkirk, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. f. Newkirk, of this city, and
his wife were among those killed
when the 'Texas Limited " of the
Frisco Railroad went through a
trestle near Lebanon, early Tuesday
morning.
w. E. Newkirk went to Lebanon,
Tuesday night, as soon as he learned
of the death Of his son. 1t has not
been decided whether or not the
bodies will be brought to Mexico for
burial.
Holly Newkirk, 26 years old, was
machinist employed by the Burl-
/ lington Railroad at Hannibal. He and
his wife, who was formerly Miss
Mabel Henderson, of Hannibal, were
on their way to Oklahoma and Texas
for their vacation when the Tragedy
occurred. They had been married
about a year.
Mrs. W. Z. Newkirk said she
awoke Monday night with a feeling
of depression. She was unable to go
back to sleep and sat up most all OF
the night. On Monday she received
a card from her son, Holly, telling
about his trip. On the card he
stated he felt badly and as if some
thing was going to happen. Early
Tuesday morning he was killed.
Seventeen killed in the wreck have
been identified and ten are uniden
tilted. Twenty-six of the dead were
drowned and one was killed outright
Eighteen were injured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
THE WAR TAX BILL
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.

Abandoning the proposed tax on
freight transportation, the Democrats
of the House caucus last night agreed
to a war revenue measure, which will
include the Spanish war stamp on
commercial and legal papers, the
Spanish war taxes on bankers, brok-
ers, theatres and other amusement
places, a tax of cents gallon on
gasoline, a special tax on tobacco
manufacturers and dealers, domestic
wines and beer.
Oscar Underwood, leader of the
Democrats in the House says the
proposed bill would yield an estimat-
ed revenue of $1O5,OOO,O0O. The plar
has been approved by President Will
son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
DIR. sHousH IN BIG WRECK

DR.. F. M. Shoush was in the
wreck on the Burlington, near st.
Joseph, Monday night, in which the
engine and tender were turned over
and the engineer killed. No one else
was killed, but number were seri-
ously injured. DR.. Shoush was en-
route from Des Moines, Iowa, to Kan
sas City, when the wreck occurred.
A washout, caused by high water
caused the accident. The engine and
tender were turned completely over
and the two baggage cars were
thrown over on their sides. The train
was going very slowly at the time,
DR.. Shoush says, or the entire train
would have been thrown into the
river along which the train was
running.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

SECRETARY of State VIM. ].
Bryan is now Diplomatic Agent of
the World and is the chief medium
of communication between nations
at peace and in war. Secretary
Bryan is acting for all the belliger-
ents and never before has the United
States been intrusted with the entire
affairs Of the civilized Globe. Those
who have been sneering at Bryan and
belittling his ability had better
watch and wait" a little longer
"Grape Juice" may be the right kline
of stuff after all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
IHE OUTLOOK FOR BUSI-
NESS MUCH BRIGHTER

AlC(EA -4N~
q QUITE a number of people have a
Dor conception of the Importance Of
lnks in a community. Instead Of
@preciating the strenuous efforts
ade by the banks generally to take
RE of the public, quite a number of
Rople do a lot of fault finding. In
mes when money is close at home
Anks always send away to borrow
Roney and re-loan it to customers
ithout any profit to the banks.
Banks throughout the whole coun-
y always go the limit to assist the
#uble in tiding over close times.
Bankers do more work than men in
#hy other line Of business, just for
ccommodation. Bankers, business
ben, farmers and citizens gen.
fally, should cooperate and work
zpgether and conserve the finances
a community. As much money
hould be kept at home as possible
snd what is kept at home should be
8ept in circulation and those who are
Untitled to credit will always be TAX
n care of. The Ledger is glad tC
8now that with prospects for ar
#arly close of the European war, bus
hess generally is taking on a much
Brighter appearance. The worst il
Pver and for legitimate business
honey is going to be much easier.
Banks in Missouri are among thu
Strongest in the country and wealth
Pred the storm splendidly, takinl
Fare of their customers in fine shape
|Nnd the outlook now is good TO
|mach easier money this fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
FIRMS IN MAINE MEAN

kE-ELECflOle Or WILoON
&As THE State of Maine goes in
<ptember so goes the country in
MEMBER" and the returns from
N State indicate a splendid Demo
ktic victory. Referring to the vote
maine, the st. Louis Post-Dispatch
ktorially says:
RThe most interesting and signifi-
II feature of the Maine election is
decrease Of the Progressive vote,
alh the division Of the loss between
\ Republican and Democratic par
The Progressive vote fell from
tOOO for Roosevelt two years ago
$4,000 for Gardiner. candidate for
kyernor. Curtis, Democratic can
Hate for Governor, received 10000
BE votes than Wilson for President
n was elected. The Republican
sbernatorial candidate gained $4,000
III the Taft vote.
Pan of the Congressmen--three
kpubicans and one Democrat
Ire reelected. No figures on their
Be- are available at this writing.
y the success Of the Democratic
Sngressman with the Increased
kmocratic vote is an indication that
II country will stand by the admin
Hration.
|"The Progressive vote has ceased
be menace and has become mere
an aid to the Democrats"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
BRYAN SIGNS FOUR TREATIES

w AoIllN0l yin, Otpt, ~.
In the presence of the cabinet, Sec
retary Bryan yesterday signed peace
treaties with the diplomatic represen-
tatives of Great Britain, France,
Spain and China.
These treaties bind each of the
countries and the United States to
submit to investigation by an Inter-
national Commission for a period Of
at least year all questions which
can not be settled automatically.
During the period of Investigation
hostilities can not be opened.
With the signing of the treaties
yesterday, Secretary Bryan's peace
pacts number 26, of which 10 already
have been ratified by the Senate.
Germany, Russia and Japan have
accepted the investigation proposal
in principle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

Audrain county leads the twenty
one counties that comprise the Sixth
Missouri District of the Disciples OF
Christ from standpoint of missions
according to the report at the an
nual convention held at Midway
church last week. This county also
leads in the number of G. W. B. M
organizations, with a total of eight
]. C. Mundy was reelected presi'
dent of the County Association ant
other officers were reelected as fol
lows: Joe Dye, Vandalia, vice-pres
ident; C. M. Fox, Rising Sun, secre
tary; w. G. wilkins, Mexico, treas
urer. The ladies' of Midway churcl
served delicious basket dinner. Th'
attendance numbered 1876.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
MEET FIRST TIME IN

Eli Cant, 81 years old, of Green
field, Ind, and Frank Cant, rs years
old, of Chetopa, Kas., are the guests
Of their sister, Mrs. Minerva Wales.
This is the first time in 40 years the
three have been together at the same
time and are enjoying their visit very
much. Mrs. Rosa Willett and Miss
Helen Cant, of Greenfield, are also
guests of Mrs. Wales.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
ST. LOUIS, Sept. is.

Forty persons are reported drown
ed and several killed outright when
the Frisco "Texas Limited" went
through a trestle over Brush Creek
near Lebanon, Laclede county, Mo-,
about 2:3O o'clock this morning. Al
most fifty people were trapped in a
chair car which fell into the river.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
FRANK WILFLEY WINS
STATE FAIR CONTEST

Frank p. Whitley, 16 years old, re-
ceived the highest grade in the COM
petitive examination given by County
Supt. w. Clyde johnson, last Satur-
day and will attend the State Fair
this month, at the expense Of the
State. Young Wiley is splendid
bow and deserves great credit fol-
winning the examination.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

SrE NOTICE from the Press that
..rocrats throughout the State are
,.,rcssing themselves as favorine
Elliott W. Major for Senator in
We see it stated that activities
&his direction have been started in
Insas City. Gov. Major is making
|kulendid Governor and if he be-
H. a candidate for the United
stes Senate, he will have a strong
bport all over the State. The Gov
sor has always been especially
.png with the people in the country
Indications that the cities are
kOrable toward his candidacy fol
/ Senate, is very pleasing to his
Hauds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

The report that Frank Lee, the lit
tie eight year old son of Mr.. and Mrs
J. w. Lee, e,who live just east of Mex
leo was seriously injured by falling
out of buggy was a mistake
Frank bumped his head a little, but
il didn't amount to anything.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
COUNTY NEWS

Melville Paul will take over his
fathers interest in the grocery firm
of R. C. Paul and Sons and will be
actively interested in the business
after OCT. /. Mr.. Paul has been
studying voice culture in New York
for the last six, months and will
keep up his work while at home. He
will take up his profession on the
stage later. He is an excellent busi-
ness. man with large number of
friends.
Aurora is agitating the question of
new city hall.
Geo. W. Holt, Poplar Bluff shoe
maker, has invented giant fly trap
that has established the record of
catching 1900 flies minute.
Miss Mary Virginia Houston is
home from Salisbury where she vis-
tied her sister, Mrs, Kate Hammond,
There is some talk of fourth bank
being started in Centralia.
The Howard County Advertiser is
rs years old. And under the able
guidance of Walter Ridgeway it is
getting little better every day.
Among the Mexico students who
have gone to Columbia to attend Mis-
souri, University are: Kenneth San
ford, Morris Dry, George Irion, Leon
ard Coatsworth, Miriam Glandon,
Mildred johnson, Howard Keath,
Ralph Coatsworth.
Bishop Tuttle has changed the
date of his official visit here from
Oct. 20 to Monday, Nov. 9.
Charles Guthrie has gone to Co
lumbia to enter the University.
Mrs. Frank Forney and little
daughter, of Moberly are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. G. Tucker.
Nodaway county will receive this
year $2O,527.44 school money from
the state.
Hon. 7. B. Buckner, of Kansas
City, was here this week en- route
home from Auxvasse, where he has
been on visit to his father.
Mrs. D. L. Morton and little daugh-
ter are home from Chicago, where
they spent the summer.
Bryan Wilson is home from st.
Louis.
George Lee and wife are home
from st. Louis.
Miss Elizabeth Paul has returned
home after an extended visit in Chi
cago and Iowa.
Miss Margaret Barnett has accept
ed a position with Garland's ladies'
furnishing house in st. Louis.
Miss LYDIA Stalcup was in Mexico.
Tuesday, en- route to Fulton, where
she accepted position with the Bell
Telephone CO., as chief operator.
Mrs. M. A. Gillum and Mrs. Edwin
Powell and son, of near Smiths
Chapel, Howard County, are visiting
Mrs. Gillum's sister, Mrs. W. X.
Potts.
The offices of librarian and secre-
tary to the president at Westminster
College have been combined and Ger.
Marshall, son of Mr.. and Mrs. 7. H.
Marshall, of this city, has been elect
ed to the new place. Mr.. Marshall
has been secretary to the president
and spent practically the entire sum
mer in Fulton looking after the busi-
ness of the Office.
Mr.. Marshall has been active in
college affairs since gonig to Full
ton and is a member Of the Delta Tau
Gamma, the honorary literary and
journalistic club at the college, and
also Of the Skulls of Seven, admission
to which is based on a students ac-
tivity in college affairs.
j. C. Pierson has traded his store
| building and stock of merchandise at
Benton City for a farm near aPris,
owned by C.L.Dry, a cousin of Mayor
j. w. Dry, of this city. Mr.. Dry will
take charge of the business at once
and the Ledger joins others in well
coming him to Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
FUNERAL OF. JOHN HARRISON

FUNERAL OF. JOHN HARRISON
The funeral of John Harrison was
held at Beaver Dam Church, Tuesday
afternoon, the Rev. Mr.. Neighbors
officiating. The body was buried in
the Beaver Dam church yard. A
number from Mexico attended the
funeral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

Our clothing has no equal-work-
manship and fit admitted the best
goods for the money made in the
Middle West. Let US show you a
suit or take your measure. d2w1
RICKETTS, & EMMONS d G. co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
.pRoUL ACADEMY opened this
4 with an increased attendance
,be prospects for a good school is
sproul Academy is one of the
|. oriyate schools in the State.

4 II. WHITNEY, County Record.
'Of Mexico, has been asked by the
.lo Committee to assist them at
Democratic Headquarters in St.
sis until after the campaign and
1 enter upon his duties there i'm
hiately. Mr.. Whitney is a live,
|pressive young Democrat with a
l. acquaintance throughout the
r. and win be Of great assistance
|orranizing the party and looking
4, the campaign in detail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

Now is the time to SOW Rye. We
have some excellent seed. Don't
start in the winter without small
patch. wi
VIM. POLLOCK MILL & ELE. CO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Pitts are the
guests of their parents in this city.
Morris is undecided whether or not
he will remain in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

Postmaster W. R. Jackson and
family went to st. Louis Tuesday
night to attend the Missouri Press
Association meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

It's warm for blankets, but we are
offering a great selection at prices
that will save money. d2wi
RICKETTS, & EMMoNs D G. co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

Donald Cruise, former student at
M. M. A. visited friends in Mexico
this week. He will attend Wisconsin
University this winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
ro WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
To all whom this may eoncern'
take notice; from and after Septem-
ber is, 1914, viii not be responsible
for any debts contracted by my wlie
Mrs. Ida Hubbell.
Signed: f. W. hoDDil
1A3-6t wi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
LONDON, Sept. 16.

LUNDUN, 6tpI' To
The Morning Posts Petrograd Cor
respondent says:
"The first German army, fighting
the Russians, which has been stiff
fened by several divisions, has vir-
tually ceased to exist. The Germans
are retreating like a panic stricken
mob"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

All the new things in Roman
stripes and plaids, silks and wool
dress goods. d2w1
RICKETTS, & EMMoNS D G. CO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
GERMANS ORDERED
TO QUIT FRANCE
LONDON. Sent. rs

A Central News Dispatch from
Rome quotes telegram from Basil,
Switzerland, stating that the Ger
mans are reported to have received
orders to retire as far as the right
Bank of the Rhine, completely evac-
uating France, Belgium and Luxem-
burg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17


and 8, with all Judges present and
transacted business as follows;
Bills were allowed as follows:
Grover Webber, bridge sup..$ 47lO
C. B. Detienne, bridge supp. sl.34
G. f. Bales, bridge sup. -. 21.25
George M. Meyer, road work 1902
w. Y. Jones, bridges ...... 14.6O
HH.Meyer, rep. Court House 61.75
J. r. Scott, bridges ........ 21.S8
Gather Berry, road work n. 5000
c. L.Leitch, agent, bridges. 100000
J. w. Peery, bridges. ..... $3.50
Pete Erdel, Jr., same ..... 74.20
Lacrosse Lbr. Co, same 80. $3.50
Sam Morris, supplies Supt.
Schools ................ 1855
Mo. Ptg. Co., sup Cir. Clerk. 43.75
w. C. Johnson, sup. Supt
Schools .............. 1914
Geo. D. Barnard & Co., sup
Recorder .............. 6.s5
w. M. Tompson, road rep -. $50
Pitcher Jly Co., sup Court
House ................. 100
McPheeters Bros, same -. 800
j. d. Miller, same ....... Ais
Mexico Ledger, election ptg. 106.S5
Intelligencer Pub. Co., same 1925
w. M. Tompson, elect. sup. l1.50
y. r. Kilgore, constable cleo
tion ......... 2O.5O
U. S. Goran, same ......... 1880
Clark Pledge, same ....... 1875
W. C. johnson, sal. Supt.
Schools ................ 10000
Geo. Kunkel & Bro, sup.
County Farm ......... 30.O5
Abbay & Adams, sup Jail ". 400
John Porter, INDECENT ...... 500
Alex Carter | day Board
of Equalization ..... 500
The same to the following, c. 9.
Bledsoe, J. w. Beagles, r. S. Nc
| Kinney. T. j. Kelso. ]. w. Dry, and
~. T. Marshall.
Cost bills aggregating $30O.19
were allowed.
SW. Tel. & Tel. Co., coun-
tv farm ...... 1.5O
sW. Tel. & Tel. Co., court
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
Surrender of Austrians Imminent

Surrender of Austrians Imminent
LONDON, Sept. 16.
Telegraphing from Rome, the cor
respondent of the Daily Express
says:
"The surrender of the Austrian
army led by General DanM and Gen
eral Won Auffenburg is imminent.
Austrians Lose 20 Per Cent of Army
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

See our Vestee Collars in fancy
Madras and Oriental lace. d2w1
RICKETTS, g. EMMONS D G. co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

Mr.. and Mrs. E. d. Graham are
home from delightful outing at
Waukesha. Wis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

Mrs. Scott Kerr is home from
a visit with the family of J. S. Moore
at Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
t. +. RODEN's COUN-
TRY HOUSE BURNS

The house on T. F. Roden's farm
about two miles southeast Of Mexico
was destroyed by fire, early Wed
nesday morning. The loss Is about
$4,000 partially covered by insurance.
Mr.. Roden and Jay Bennett were in
the house at the time of the fire and
barely escaped. The house was known
as the old Kilgore house and was
built many years ago. Practically
none of the furniture was saved. The
origin Of the fire is unknown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

L. M. White Of the Ledger is at
tending the Missouri Press Associa-
tion in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17
COUNTY COURT

The County Court met Sept. 7, 8,
and 8, with all Judges present and
transacted business as follows;
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-09-17

Signed:
243-6t wi