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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21
A GREAT HORSE.

Hon. NJ. Jack JB4fes, Representa-.
tive from Pike County, has this to
say about young Jim Carlisle, the fa-
nous trotting stallion now with Q.
w. Martin, ait Auxvsase.
MIR. c. S. Brooks:--.
As to the breeding qualities OF
Carlisle, consider him the best we
ever had in this part of the State
More fine, high-priced horses from
him than from any other horse ever
used here.
Yours truly,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

FARMER RUsK says that the
more he looks into the wheat IN
Audrain County the more extensive
he finds the Hessian fly, though ne
homes the damage in Audrain coun-
~ won't be as serious as some
oIaiyo
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

THE annual meeting OF ,he
Farm Bureau takes place In Mexico
nevt saturday, May 2Srd and should
ha attended by every farmer In
Audrain County This is a mos'
important meeting and some spaen-
d,d sneakers Will be present who
will not only prove entertaining ou'
inatrllctiye. ~
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21
ALLOWED s17s FOR CARE

Or MI n Ers
Hugh Brown, of vandalia was al
Iowed $175 by the Probate Court,
Monday, for the care of his moth
er, Mrs Emma Brown, during the
illness which resulted in her death,
He sued the estate for $500.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE
PRESENT that a $5 bill can cas-
ily be- saved on blue serge 2
piece suit and is sold as low as
Sc, at Weiss, the new store across
from the City Hall.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

Everybody ought to know by
this time that half dollar up to a
dollar can easily be saved on each
pair of shoes for each member of
the family bought from WEISS. the
new store across from the City
Hall.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

EVERYBODY in Mexico is inter
ested and will cooperate cordially
with the movement to give Mexico
a big Pageant and Home Coming
Week in October. That's the way
to help make Mexico grow.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

During the month of April Mrs
Hugh Horton sold $3.50 eggs. This Is
a good record. Mrs. Horton keeps
the thorough bred White Leghorn
Chickens harrisburg Oracle.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21
ROBERT SIMS NOT
SERIOUSLY INJURED

Charles Sims is in receipt Of a
letter from his mother, Mrs. J. H.
Sims who is at the bedside Of
her son, Robert Sims, at Kansas
City. She writes that Robert
shot himself in the hand accidental
ly while cleaning his pistol. He -
not seriously injured and is resting
easily.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

of year fellow likes to hunt the
lawn swing after q hard days
work; we have one that will hold
the whole family.
L. r. Ferris.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21
nhprIsrs CARING EoR AeEr

BsPTlsTs CARING FOR AGED
The Missouri Home for Aged Bap-
lists, located at Ironton, Mo-, with
DR.. Milford Riggs as supeprintend-
ent, entered upon the second year of
its work the first of May. This is
good work, and the only institur
tlon the Baptlsts of Missouri have
for the care Of dependent, old peo-
pie. The Home opens ITS second
years work in large building re
Gently purchased from a physician
who had but lately improved and
fitted II up for a sanitarium. 4
extends It's benefactions TO- and
draws its support from all parts o
the State, and takes care of both
mel and women.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

WHEN there is nothing else to
e,nd fault with, just jump on the
Mayor and City Council. They DOM
care. VI " ~ u
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

Moore Bros lightning rods are
put up by v. @. MCGOWAN, Cant, Mo.
The best cable on the market for
the money. Mutual & Bell Tele-
phones. WI
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

Mrs. Clara snidow is home after
spending the winter with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Squirting, near Molino.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21
20 YEARS AGO.

r. R. Arnold, r.. Harry Atchi-
son and o. P. Jones formed a col
lecting agency in this city.
A marriage license was granted to
J. w. Cogswell and Miss Nellie
Riggs, both Of this county.
Judge T. j. Marshall, one of Au-
drain's oldest citizens, died.
Among those from this county who
attended the Congressional Conven-
tion at Montgomery City were: A.
e. Jenkins, E. D. Graham, Judge
Douglass, James Boyd. George Rob
ertson, DR. Terrill, ]. w. Mason, J..
M Davis, JIG. MeCue, ]. D. Miller,
Noah Mitchell and Green Cant.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21
In. I'll ann III llrura
Ann CHA 4Irrk...

so YEARS AGO.

George 7. Hubbard was proprie-
tor of the Powell House at Fulton.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Weathers went
TO Kentucky to reside.
W. c. Gamble and Mis- Mary Reid
were married in this city.
John Mahon, 20 years old, shot
and killed himself on the Menefee
farm near Modoc.
William Stock while painting the
new elevator at Vaudalia fell so #.
He was only slightly bruised.
Carter and Guthrie sold w. Fl.
Davis, of Fulton bay gelding for
sS475O.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

GRANITE DISH PAN SPECIAL.
3 coated at. grey granite
dish pan, sold by many stores at
Csc, special price lVc
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

100000 WILL HANDLE
Fine 80 acre farm, near Mexico,
Price right.
North Mo. Trust Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21
10 YEARS AGO.

Sir Henry Morton Stanley the
famous African explorer, died.
Carrie Nation visited Mexico but
did no damage.
Mrs. W. H. Hook, 7S years old.
died.
The total votes in the Ninth
Congressional district was 1890. TIL
Audrain vote was S,15s. ]. A. Guth-
rie of Mexico and ]. o. Terrin, Van
dalia, were members of Democratic
Committee from Audrain County.
G. Douchant and Mrs. Mary Ann
Jones, both of this county, were mar
ried.
o. H. Avery, Of Troy, was nom
mated on the Democratic ticket for
State Senator in the Eleventh Dis
trtct.
A. G. Whitson and Miss Anna
Kidd both Of this city were married.
Joseph A. Wiggington, SS year'
old, died at Centralia.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

KAISER WILHELM is said to
be devoted to the chase, but what
profits It him since he has never kill
ed a singing topi, dikdik or
spalacoppus peoppigi, or yet
catured a turtle named
Lizzie? Let him stick to his EN-
peroring; as a nimrod he lacks
Rooseyelfian class.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

SHOE SPECIAL.
Lot Mems Dress Shoes, yici
Kids and Patents, worth UP 70
ss.4s pair, Special to close OUT
this lot, pair SN'VV
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

WORK GLOVE SPECIAL.
Mems horsehide gloves, felled
seams, no cuff, $100 values, spec
,ol nr,ca 75c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

BAREFOOT SANDALS
Ladies 99c and SLAB. Chiidren,
3Sc up to $50 pair. /
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

noys SCHOOL WAIST SPECIAL.
i Blue chambra with military col
lar. sizes 6 to II, special price
25c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21
The Place to Save Money

sToNEwARE SPECIAL, PRICES.
10 gal. milk crooks, Sc, 2 for
15c: and ID. butter Jars, 90;
2 lib. covered butter jars, with
bail 1Oc; 3 gal. churn with lid,
s9c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

s=zss 3 asz.a.s5= 5asi;=3s.i=.=9sis=s.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-05-21

SCREEN DOORS, WIRE AND HING
Es AT SPECIAL PRICE
Screen doors l 1-S inches thick,
Painted green, complete ready 20
hang 500. Extension window
screens. 25 and $50 screen wire
up from Sc yd.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
Binfield Route /

Health of community very good.
C. C. Anderson of Sunline called on M.
E. Swaney Tuesday.
Listen for the wedding bells.
C. C. Anderson is talking of buying a
farm near Allegheny Station.
Will r. Best called on Chas. Best Satur-
day evening.
Little Myrtis McCulloch was the guest Of
her grandma Best one day last week.
Noah B. Anderson was seen at Best Bros.
store Saturday evening.
Misses Allie and Molie Best were the
guests of their cousins last Thursday, Misses
Mary and Belle Best,
We were glad to have Mr.. Arlington in
our community this week.
Misses Mollie Best and Mary Nolens
were trying their luck on fishing last Satur.
day evening.
c. 0. Caylor is busily engaged in farming
this fine weather.
Our community was sad to learn of the
sudden death of Mr., Fields and Rev. Carver
We are all in deep sympathy with relatives.
Elmer Walker made a flying trip 10
Knoxville Sunday,
C. E. Crye called on his friend Elmer
Tedford on last Sunday. Mr.. Tedford is
very i'll with the humps. Friends hope to
see him out soon.
Bill Hassler was seen pass through our
town recently.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
Mentor

Miss Elizabeth Singleton who has
been quite sick is improving to the
delight of her many friends.
Miss Sarah Lebow has been visit.
ing her neice Mrs. George Hicks for
several days.
@, M. George of Maryville was a
Mentor caller last week.
Mrs. G. 7. Lebow spent Monday
with her daughter Mrs. Robert
Thomas Of Chandlet.
Master Frank Orr spent Sunday
night with his grandparents Mr..
and Mrs. Ben L. Orr.
Misses Leah and Elsie Wells,
called on Miss Mae Malonee Tues
day afternoon.
&. T. LeboW made business
trip to Knoxville Friday.
Miss Jane George was recent
visitor at the home of G. M. George
at Maryville.
Mrs. John Brown called at the
homo of Ben L. Orr Sunday after
noon.
Esq. Geo. King of Louisville was
a Mentor caller Saturday afternoon.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
Maryville Route z

Health of community very good
Uncle Nat Carver died suddenly
Monday morning at his home near
Chota.
Miss Della Baumgardner is visit
ing her sister Mrs. Florence Pryor
at Etowah.
Mrs. Walter Tulloch visited Mrs.
Sam Blevins Saturday.
Mr.. Smith our genial merchant
will move his stock of goods to Bin.
field in the near future.
Miss Jessie Heron visited Miss
Nellie Fishburn Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. Jake sBest and Mrs. Roy
Best called on Mrs. G. w. Tulloch
Monday.
A, t, Wells and Z. A. tlshburn
drilled a well for Mr.. Best last week
J, r Baumgardner and son Earl
are sowing oats.
Luke Gifin is building a new
dwelling house on James Huffstetler
place
Earl Gardner was the guest Of
Glen Blevins Saturday night,
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
McGhee

The farmers are busy now with their
spring work since pretty weather began.
Bud Downey is very sick at this writing
also little Mary Ella Swanay. Friends hope
for their speedy recovery.
The Epworth League and mid-week pray
er meeting are progressing nicely and are
a great help to the community.
Miss Lena Steele spent last Saturday
with Miss Ruth Cooke.
Audrea Sbadden is very sick at present
with tonsilitis.
Rev. s. A. McGhee will fill his regular
appointment here on next Sunday. There
will be two sermons, one in the morning
and one in the afternoon.
Our Sunday School met and recognized
last Sunday, The teachers elected were as
follows: Class No. Prof, J A. Endsley,
Class No. Miss Lena Steele, Class No. 3
Tom Pugh, Class No. 4 James Black, Glass
No. s Miss Nema Cooke, secretary Miss
Ruby Armstrong.
Misses Nema and jennie Cooke, Mayme
Swaney, Lena Steele and Ruby Armstrong
of jacksonville C. II. s. spent the week
end with home folks.
James Black spent Saturday night with
Foute Steele.
Mrs. Sue Swanay is indisposed with
rheumatism.
Mrs. Carrie Black called on Mrs. Flora
Swanay one afternoon last week.
J. A. c. Steele was in Maryville one day
last week transacting business.
Miss Wayne Swaney spent last Sunday
with Miss Bert Steele.
Messrs Robert Crye and Fred Harmon
tree OF Greenback attended the Epworth
League here last Sunday night.
Will Chapman and family have moved
on DR.. Foute's farm to reside while he con
structs new barn for DIR. E. J. Foute.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
Cades Cove

Measles are raging in our Cove
and the worst type that has infested
our people for years. Messrs Paul
Wilcox and Aries Oliver, caught
them at the Logging camps on Eagle
Creek in N. c., and gave them to
their families here and a number of
others.
Mr.. Lee Oliver died March %,
between 1000 and 100 p. m.
from the effects of measles. He
had only been i'll for about 10 days.
Lee was 33 years old, and had been
weakly all his life, so the measles
proved too much for him. He was
a good honest upright christian boy,
.Sdaving professed faith in Christ in
his early boyhood days and joined
the Primitive Baptist Church soon
after his convention. He was a
loyal member of said church till the
hour of his death. He was un-
married and lived with his widowed
mother at the old home place in
the upper end of the Cove. His
occupation was light farming and
making photographs. He was one
Of a family Of IA children IL of
whom are yet living. On March
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
Bank Route 2

Wheat and oats are looking fine
Miss Bessie Fancher has return.
ed home from Knoxville.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Graves of
near Trundles X Roads spent Sun
day with l.. V. Eleadge and wife.
Friends are sorry that DR.. J. D.
Norton was compelled to return to
the hospital at Knoxville and hope
he will speedily recover.
Mrs. Roscoe Caylor of Maryville
visited her mother Mrs. Eliza Ell
bridge a few days recently,
Misses Sallie McCamey and Min
ME Keller were shoppers in Mary
vile Saturday.
Messrs Charlie and Huse Dunlap
Henderson McClanahan and Roscoe
Ogle left for Illinois last Monday
week ago.
Uncle jim McCameY seems to be
improving.
Mrs. D. D. Donaldson and 7. F.
Caldwell are also improving.
James Caldwell OF Rocky Branch
was seen on this route Sunday,
James Headrick purchased a fine
horse from Maynard Headrick re-
Gently.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03

27, his remains were conveyed to
the Old Primitive Grave Yard and
after funeral service by Ed. w. H,
Oliver, they were laid to rest by
loving hands to await the second
coming of Christ, Lee was d bow
who believed very much in dreams
and visions, and for more than
year before his death had been hav-
ing dreams and seeing visions, for
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03

te ling his struggles with the enemy,
his sickness and his death. But he
has conquered the last enemy and
is now sitting on the right hand of
God, Oar loss is his eternal gain,
Let us DOW in humble submission
to our Creators holy will.
A Relative.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
Sale of Land and Bank
Stock

On Saturday, May and 1914 at the Court
House Door in Maryville, Tenn, We, by
virtue of the authority vested in us as exec
utors of the estate of T. D. Carpenter, de"
ceased, will offer for sale and sell to the
highest bidder two shares Bank of Blount
County stock, also 20 acres good timber
land located in the 9TH civil district of
Blount County Tenn, and bounded by the
lands Of Mrs. John Jeems, A. Carpenter,
Public Road and Mrs. Knight being part
of the T. D. Carpenter farm.
Terms of Sale
Said sale will be made for cash in hand
on day of sale
This March 20, 1914.
]. E. Rowan
M. c. Carpenter
Executors of the estate of
T. D. Carpenter deceased.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
Notice

All persons indepted to the estate Of
Dave Dickson will please call and settle,
and all persons having claims against said
estate will please file the same with me on
or before April 1, 1914.
R. H. Dickson,
Adm. of Estate
OF Dave Dickson
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
Special Notice

/ am now making out statements
of all accounts due me, ask kindly
that all my friends and patrons give
them prompt attention on RECEIPT
of same. | need what is due so
please see me if you cannot pay the
accounts. Very truly
w. Clyde Goddard,
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03

Itching piles provoke profanity
but profanity won't remove them.
Doan's Ointment is recommended
for itching, bleeding or protruding
piles. SOC at any drug store
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
Announcement

I am a candidate for the Republic
can Nomination for Representative
from Blount County in the State
Legislature. I will appreciate your
vote and your support.
David J. Britain.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03

Beautiful, snappy new Spring
Coat Suits for ladies in the new
shades of blue, Wisteria- Peseda-al-
so staple shades at D. F. Youngs.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03

All persons having claims against the
estate Of T. d. Carpenter, deceased are
hereby notified to file the same. properly
authenticated, as required by law, at once.
Parties owing said estate are so lcqufel
TO make prompt settlement.
J. Z Rowan,
NJ. c. Carpenter,
Executors
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
Tax Notice

The new tax books are now ready
and we will commence assessing
taxes after January 10th Prremal
Real Estate and Poll are included
in these taxes. Any courtesy ex-
tended viii be appreciated
l.. T Walker.
Tax Assessor.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
$I.oo a year SC a copy
Announcement

hereby announce myself a can
didate for member of County School
Board, for the 1st division of Blount
County, comDosed of LIST End 7tband
17thsdist. Your vote and help ear
nestly solicited. My election sub
ject to the will of voters in August
Election.
Sam G. Hinton.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
GREAT GERMAN GEOLOGIC CONGRESS
EUROPEAN TRAINEO ANIMAL TOURNEY
REGAL BLUE RIBBONED HORSE FAIR

10 Acres OF Tents. BIG Bands Of Music.
Special Trains Of 90 Feet Double Length Railway Cars
Only Great Show Coming.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
at $50

A Norfolk model with patch pockets made up mob
by, full lined pants watch pockets, side buckles,
clincher buttons coat and pants and is an extra
good value. Made for boys to IL $4.95
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03
PERFORMANCES DAILY Hrruuooa luD NIGHT RAIN OR SHINE
CLEANEST AND BEST UNDER THE SUN

FREE On the Show Grounds al 1889 D. M Series Of
"THRILLER" FREE EXHIBITIONS, Countless
In Number and Beyond Comparison.
AEI FREE 10 THE PUBIC.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03

These suits are made in Norfolk style, box plaits
front and back, and belt all around Knickerbocker
pants, belt loops, watch pockets sizes to II 1926
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-04-03

The very thing for dress suit, all wool, made in
Norfolk style, side buckles, watch pockets, full
peg and full lined pants, to II years
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-05-01

such stage that he informs them that
1t is because Of vow he made. to kill
the man who had killed his brother.
and had as yet never fulfilled.
When Maurice tells them of the cir
cumstances, and shows them the foil,
Paul knows ii is he whom Maurice
means. But he also knows Maurice
has been grossly misinformed as to the
cause, and the manner of the killing.
When he tells him the real truth of the
circumstances Maurice will not listen
To him, but insists ON an Immediate
meeting on the field of honor. Paul
sees that his brother in law is bent on
killing him. AT last he agrees to a
duel of a novel nature, and that is that
both of them shall sit on the sofa.
neither of them speaking, and the first
that little Mimi (Maurice's child shall
touch when she enters. that one shall
take the revolver and kill himself.
They hear the little girl coming,
both take their places and wait She
enters and, as neither one will speak,
thinks they are playing some new
So running behind the sofa she throws
her arms about both their necks. Maui
rice now sees that fate has interviewed
and a reconciliation between them and
his brother law ends the story
happily.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-05-01
Laurium Department
NEW STAMP ISSUES OUT.
y, 9, II, 20 and o-centers Are Added
To Regular Series.

y, 9. 70, 20 and 80 -centers Are Added
To Regular Series.
Five new denominations in regular
postage stamps have been announced
10y the postolIice department at Wash
ington. With one exception suSh de-
nominations were never before issue I.
Stamps OF 7-cent. 12-cent 2O-ce1t
and 3O-cent denominations good for
parcel post as well as regular mail
matter. will soon be for sale at the
postohice. a 20-cent special parcel
post stamp was issued when the par
eel post was first put into effect, but is
not being made now.
The new stamps will be of the same
shape and size as regular stamps now
being sold, rs by 1882 inches, a rec
tangle on end. In colors the stamps
will be as follows: 7-cent, black; 9
cent, pink: 12-cent, maroon: 20-cert,
light blue and 30-Cent, vermillion. The
7-cent stamp will bear the head of
Washington. after Hudson's bust,
while the others will bear the head f
Franklin.
Postage stamps may now be pur-
chased i'm the following denomina
tons: /. ?. 3. 4, 8. 6, Z, s, ., 10, II, Is,
20, 20, 80 80. IS cents and 81.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-05-01

TOnight's program at the Lyric will
include ten amateur acts and COM
pete change of pictures, featuring
Tainted Money" two-part Vita
graph subject. A special program OF
seven reels of pictures will be offered
Saturday evening, the features OF
which will be Alone in the Jungle" a
Sellg two-part drama, and IAN AM
ercan King" a Lubin subject.
Coming features at the Lyric are:
Through the Clouds" May 4.
"Thaws Dash for Liberty" Satur-
day May 3.
Adventures of Kathlyn," sixth SER
les, May 10 and IL.
The Lion and the Mouse" May
!? and Is.
The Perils of Pauline" third SER
les May Il.
Mexican War;" May 16.
The Lyric has installed "a daily serv-
ice Illustrating events of the Mexican
war Two pictures are shown i'm front
oi the lobby of the playhouse and -four
sides are thrown on the screen each
"ening This service is furnished by
inc American Press association and
uouetless will prove a big drawing
card.