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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
POLL TAXES DELINQUENT
Only - Per Cent of White Men I'm
Cities Pny-Proportion bet
ter la Countless

statistics relating to the payment
OF capitation taxes in Virginia, re-
Gently compiled by State Auditor
Moore show that only IS per cent
OF the white men in the cities eligible
10 vote pay their poll taxes. while the
del!nqucnts in this respect among the
negroes aggregate Sc per cent In the
counties the average is - per cent
of the whites and IS per cent OF the
eligible negroes who fail 20 nay the
poll tax.
Tn" auditors figures show that since
1903. when payment Of poll tax was
made compulsory by the new Consti-
luton the aggregate amount of the
po!i tax Justly due the State TO Oc-
tohcr ]. 1917 and remaining unpaid
at that time WAS S2.S4l.4SG
Collection Of poll taxes is not en-
forced in any city or county OF inc
state. as shown by the hsures avail
able.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
INSTITUTE TRAIN
Lecturers for Agricultural Department
to speak ut Points Along Line
OF EirG;nian HALLWAY.

The Nirginian Hallway Company, CO.
operating with the State Department
OF Agriculture, VIII operate an agri-
cultural educational train during the
week commencing December d, on the
following schedule:
Monday, December G--Nalters, $50
\. NJ; Scb, eli. . +. NJ.
Tuesday. 10 a. NJ. Jarrett; Alberta,
=. VI.
Wednesday, Kcnbridge, 10 y. NJ:
Victoria, 2:30 =. NJ, Meherrin. $50 =.
VI.
Thursday. Phcnix. 800 \. NJ: Brook
neal, =. NJ.
Friday, Al,avista. 10 A. NJ; Huddles-
ton, . p. NJ
These lectures" said John ]. owen,
director of Farmers Institutes. last
night. will he delivered tp' experts
under the direction of Commissioner
George W. koiner. They are experts
VINO have been selected with view
to teaching the Virginia farmer how
TO increase the yield Of farm products
and advancing the prosperity OF the
farming communities through which
our train VIII travel The addresses
VIII include discussions on improving
the soil, increasing tho yield of corn
per acre. the cultivation of alfalfa, the
care OF the home orchard and other
SUBJECTS OF intcres: TO the farmer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
OUCH! LUMBAGO!!
RUB PAINS FROM
SORE, LAME BACK
Rub Backache away with small
trial bottle of old
"St. Jacobs Oil"

Back hurt you? Can't straiGhten up
without feeling sudden pains, sharp
aches and twinges? Now listen.
That's lumbago. Sciatica or maybe
from strain, and you'll get relief the
moment you rub your back with sooth-
ing, penetrating "St. Jacobs Oil" Moth
Ing else takes out soreness, lamencss
and stiffness so quickly. You simply
rub il on your back and out comes the
pain. 1t Is harmless and doesn't burn
the skin.
Timber up! Don't suffer! Get a
small trial bottle OF old, honest est
Jacobs orr from any drug store, and
after using II list uoncc. you'll forget
that you ever had backachc, lumbago
or sciatica. because your back will
never hurt or cause any more misery.
IT never disappoints and has been
recommended for 60 years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
DcUusk-Jutlh.

BEDFORD CITY, December l.-At
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. X. y. Judd.
about six miles from here. n most at
tractivc wedding cercmony-was ccle-
bratcd when their daughter. Miss Lena
Judd. was united TO William DeBusk.
recent resident OF Bedford Tn.
rites were sOlcmnized b? Rev. Porter
laray, OF the Methodist Church, in tho
presence OF Il number OF relations and
friends Mrs. r. T.. Judd sister-in-law
OF the bride. was matron Of honor.
David pcRusk, brother OF the groom,
was the best man. The attendants
were Miss Grace Edwards and Mr..
Whurter Judd. Miss Sarah DeiSusk
and John Bell.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
KIDNEY AND BLADDER
TROUBLES YIELD
TO TANLAC
Richmond Man Finds Relief
Thru New Medicine.

Nearly everybody in Richmond
either knows or has heard of w T.
Moran, who lives at 5lS North Thirty
fourth Street He came here after
the fire on June g. 1865. and for many
years has been in the baking and
grocery business. He has not been
enjoying very good health lately, but
is now up and we'll in his usual good
health. In IL recent statement to Mr..
Prince. the Tanlac representative here,
he said:
II suffered from kidney and blad-
der trouble. ! had pains in my hips
and stoppagc of urine caused mo much
pain | had a stiffness in my joints
and was up four and five times Il
night one night | was up six times
suffered terrible agony until | saw
Tanlac advertised i'm the Dapcrs and
thought 1t was just what needed
Since taking il have no pains at all
| am much relieved from my stiffness
and don't have 10 get up at all at
night My relief through this
great medicine has certainly been
wonderful, and recommend it to ali
who are troubled with the ailments
that ] had. II has helped me- and
am sure it will help every one else"
These words. coming from man
who has lived in Richmond for fifty
years must surely bear weight. Pco-
pie no longer doubt the remarkable
powers Of this greatest Of all mcdi-
cincs. If YOU suffer from stomach
kidney or bladder trouble, constipa-
ton, Indigestion, catarrhal ~Affcctlons
or any like alment. go TO ono or the
Polk Miller drug stores and get a bot
tie OF Tanlac. Mr.. Prince is always
In attendance at the Broad and Third
Street store to courteously. explain
Tanlac 81 per bottle. Mail and phone
orders arc given prompt attention.
Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Ncm Chnutcr Organized.
Especial TO The Times -Dispa tch.
EREDKRICKSB VA, Iccei

Especial 10 The Times Di*pa tch.l
FREDERICKSBURG VA, december
IA new chapter OF the daughters
Of the Coniedcracy was organized here
last night. with thirty-s,% members.
The new chapter takes for it's name
"Maryes Heights Chapter ana elected
the following officers: Mrs. john T..
Goodrich, president: Mrs. Charles Wal
lace. Mrs. Ferdinand ii. Hart Miss Ed
mo {. Lee. vice presidents Mrs. Frank
lin StcarnS, historian: Mrs. W. y. Blake,
recording secretary: Mrs. j. W. Mas
tiers. registrar: Mrs. w. j. Phillips,
treasurer: Nrs. NJ l.. Chesicy. cores
ponding secretary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Mrs Hugh Miller, of Gintcr Park, has
been visiting relatives In Charleston,
S. c.
Mrs. Barton II. Cameron has returned
10 Richmond, after spending n few days
in Orange County.
Mrs. ]. r. Wingheld. who has spent
tho Summer and fall ut Woodlands"
In Alhemnrle County, has returned to
tho city.
Mrs. r. w Eubank. of Dunnsvil,c
Essex County, is visiting hor daughter
Miss Louise Eubank. at SIG Virginia
Averue.
Miss Mary Wright of Goochland, is
Lie guest Of Miss Janet Jones ut her
nome OH Park Avenue.
Miss Emily Wade has returned from
n visit to Dumbarton, where she has
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
COL. EDMUND BERKELEY,
AGED VETERAN, DEAD
He Was Probably Ranking Con-
federate Survivor OF Pickett's
Charge at Gettysburg.
SERVED THROUGH CIVIL WAR
Soon After His Birth, Lafayette Wis.,
tied in Fathers Home, and as
Child He Was Playmate OF Mary
DOnelson in White House.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]

lSpcChl TO Inc llmcS- lDlSpatCn.J
MANASSAS. VA. December Col
onel Edmund Berkeley. ranking Con-
f"derate veteran of Prince William
County. died at his home near Hay
market to-day. His death was due to
his advanced age and occurred after Il
brief illness. The surviving members
OF the family are two sons. Lcnier
Bcrkelc Of Haymarket; CAPTAIN Bcrk-
c!cy, OF the United States Army. sta
toned in the Philippine Islands. and
five daughters. one unmarried, and Mrs.
Hclchcr. Of liaymarket. AMI Mesdames
Mann. McNcaly and Scltu:, -: Mssis-
sippi. The funeral will be held to-
morrow At ST. pauls Church. fiaymar-
ket. Rev. Robert White oiliciating.
Colonel Berkeley was one Of the old
est citizens in the county. He was
born February -. 1924 When he was
six months old. Marquis de Lafayette
was q CUES; in his fathers home dur
ing his last visit 10 America. About
a decade thereafter Colonel Berkeley
was 81 playmate of Mary DCnelson in
the White House. and President An
drew Jackson had him as dinner guest
in the White House. He Was one of
four brothers who served over four
years in the Civil War in the Eighth
Virginia Regiment. which was known
as the Berkeley Regiment. At the out
break OF the war he was made captain
of company which was organized near
tiaymarket and known as the Ever
green Guards. After the battle of Get
tysburg Oh the promotion of Colonel
Eppa Hunton to the command of a
brigade. he became 4 lieutenant colonel
In that battle he was desperately
wounded near the stone wall. II is
believed that he was the ranking Con-
federate survivor of Pickett's charge.
In 1913 he was among those who shook
hands with the Fcderals over the wall
which separated them fifty years be-
fore
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
TO INSURE SAFETY AT SEA
Department of Commerce Will Urge
Creation of Three Civilian
NAVAL Architects.

WASHINGTON. December 1.-The re-
port and rccomme ndations of the spe-
cial board of inquiry in the Eastland
disaster at Chicago were presented by
Secretary Rcdheld to-day TO Chairman
j. w. Alexander. of the House Mcr-
chant Marine Committee. The De-
partment of Commerce will urge the
creation of board Of three civilian
naval architects to be appointed by the
President to insure safety at sea The
decision of two Of the board would
be final.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
URBANEA. VA. December about
three days OF the last term Of the court
were occupied with the case OF the
Common wealth vs.. HALLE Raleigh. col
ored. for the shooting and killing Of
Brooklin Jones, also cclorcd. The CRIME
was committed nearly three years ago,
The case has been appealed once and
sent back TO the lower court. The vcr-
dict was Involuntary manS.auShtcr,
with a fine of $3.50. Rcle!gh pleaded
sclf-defcnse.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
wILLOUGHBY BEACH HOTEL
DESTROYED BY FLAMES

NORFOLK, VA, December 1.-The
Willoughby Beach Hotel, on the shore
of Chesapeake Bay opposite old Point
Comfort. was destroyed by fire to-
night, The house was closed for the
season. and the origin OF the blaze is
unknown. The hotel WAS d two-story
frame building. and contained one OF
the largest dancing pavillioTs in the
South. The loss will reach $4,000. it
is claimed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Arrunrc for pnnIt., Mission.

Final arrangements for the PauliSt
mission 10 he held in the Sacred Heart
Cathedral will be made tonight when
the richmond Council. knights OF Co
lumbus. meets at $50 o'clock Full in
formation viii he given also about the
pilgrimage TO Staunton on December
II for comforting the third degree. In
the absence of the lecturer, Alvin NJ.
Smith will occupy the lecturers chair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Shot NihiIr Hunting.

Especial To The Times -DispatCh.l
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. December
i.--Joscph Spillmau son Of Icmucl
Spillman. Of Wcstmoreland County. was
accidentally shot while huntine sew
.ral days ago He was eoir.: over the
Lrow Of Il hill just as ano:ner hunts.
NAV shot st u rabbit which VS. going
up the hill. and most OF Tho discharge
strucE SpIllman in the face.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Chnnuknh Entertainment.

Tn" daily and sunday schools OF the
kenesseth Israel Synagogue will hold
their annual Chanukah entertainment
on next sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock
I'm appropriate program will be rem
dered' y Chanukah service 10 hc held
tomorrow afternoon at { o'clock. will
preccde the usual Friday night service.
ON saturday morning ut o'clock, Rev.
:. fasgour will lecture on THE Mae
cabces."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
HItf-ElIlfk.

ROANOKE, VA. Decembof THE
marriage OF Miss Ruth Eiinor FultZ
and James David Hit was solemnized
this morning at IL o'clock in the home
Of the brides parents. Rev. II Lee
ruitZ, OF Lewisburg. ". Va, officiating.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

The Parent Teacher Association Of
Madison School will meet this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock. All mothers are
urged TO attend and TO assist in the
entertainment 10 be given tomorrow
evening at o'clock for the benefit OF
the opcn-air class.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

The Richmond Chapter OF the Alum J..
ma. OF sweet Briar College will meet
this afternoon with Miss MARY NElionby
Johnson at o'clock at her apartments
III the Chesterfield
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
been the CUES, of Mrs. william David

Miss Helen TroXwell, of Baltimore
VINO has been with Mrs Robert White
hurst for several weeks is leaving for
her home to-day
Ensign r. Ogden Glover. United
states Navy, of the Michigan. now sta
toned in Philadelphia, is visiting his
family here for a week or ten DAYS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

There viii be an important NEE:
ing OF tn. board Of managers OF the
Baptist Home for Aged Women n the
home this morning at II o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
WOMEN'S MEETINGS.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
board OF the WUman's Club will be held
in the clubrooms this afternoon at 4
o'clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-01
MOLINO.

Edgar Berrey and wife, of near
Cant, were guests of R. L. Heller and
family Saturday and Sunday.-Miss
Alberta Harding, of Hallsville, who
underwent an operation at the Mexico
Hospital, has been the guest of her
uncle, DR.. J. F. Flynt and family the
past three week.-Mrs.. John Heller,
who has been sick at ten home of her
parents in Santa Fe for three weeks,
is not much better.-This community
deeply sympathizes with Mrs. Dode
Barnes in the death of her mother,
Mrs. John Woods, of Mexico, last
week.-Frank Cauthorn and wife of
Mexico spent Thursday with P. r.
Cauthorn's, it being Franks and Miss
Neva's birthday-John Heller visited
his wife in Santa Fe Saturday and
Sunday.-The work on the electric line
is progressing nicely. A mile and a
half or more Of the grade, north of
Moline, is ready for the laying of the
ties.-Miss Annie Heller, of Mexico,
spent Sunday with homefolks.-Mrs.
Homer Roberts is quite sick at the
home of her parents, Us. Greed and
wife. She is some better at this writ
ing.-Born, TO Plyde Hendrix and
wife, March IS, a daughter.-Born, to
Cecil Greed and wife, March %, a
daughter.-Born, to Carl Wilson and
wife, March 20, a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-01

A full line of Spring and Summer
Caps and Gloves, Just arrived, The
Enterprise Store.
David Woods, Of st. Louis attend.
ed mis- mothers funeral in this city
J Friday.
Children get your Easter Egg Dyes
and transfer sheets at the Enterprise
Store. A big package for SC. d2w1
J.. j. F. Johnson, of Benton City,was
a business visitor here Saturday.
George Coakley, of Rush Hill, Wis
tied in this city Saturday.
DR.. Douglass, of Benton City. was
in Mexico on business, Saturday.
Tinker Montgomery, of Quincy, Ill.,,
was in this city, Saturday
Mrs. J. F. Barnaby has rooms with
Mrs. s. F. Crigler on Anderson St.
Jack Haines, of st. Louis, is home
on a visit.
H c. Tuck, Of Columbia, was a bus
mess visitor here Friday.
Harold McPheeters, of Columbia,
was a business visitor here Saturday.
R. H. Besse, of Columbia. was in
this city a short time Saturday.
Robert Stewart, of Columbia. was
a business visitor here Friday.
Fred W. Neidermeyer, of Columbia.
was in this city Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-01

Mrs. J. ]. F. johnson, of Benton
City shopped in Mexico, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wales are
home after a pleasant visit in Kansas
DR.. J. C. Parrish, of Vandalia. was
in Mexico. Monday.
A. H. Whitney has returned to JEFF.
ferson City, after spending the week
end in this city.
Miss Grace Boyd, of McCredie. wa:
IN Mexico, Monday enroute to her
home from St. Louis.
Mr.. and and Mrs. Arthur Logan. Of
Columbia, are the guests of Mrs
Logan's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Deckerd.
Mrs. A. S. Houston has gone tc
Columbia to visit her sister, Mrs. A.
F. Neate.
The Misses Friedman of Martins.
burg, were shopping in this city, Mon,
day.
John Woods, of Paris, came in Mon.
day with nine head of fine animal.
for the big sale this week.
Mr.. and Mrs J. r. Bell. Of Orti,
Fruit Farm, are having a family re.
union this week. Those present are
Mr.. and Mrs. R. NJ. Bell and children
Of Youngstown, Ohio; Mrs. P. X
Rhines, Of New York; Mr.. and Mrs
&c. Hess and children Of Monroe Co.
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Earl Bell of New
Mexico.
Judge John Gatson, of Vandalia
was in this city, Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-01
PERSONAL MENTION.

Claude Fowles is home from South
east Missouri.
Easter candies and novelties at tn,
Enterprise Store.
Guy M~acfarlane, Of st, Louis, wa:
in this city Thursday.
Miss Kittie May Settle, of Cen.
tralia, is spending the week with
Mrs. R. R. Arnold. Jr.
Shipment-"Palmer" Spring Coat
just received for Easter. Nash's.
Mrs. George Crockett, of Marshall,
is the guest of her mother, Mrs.
Minor, and other relatives.
Mn. and Mrs. NJ. G. Morley, of
Columbia, have moved to this city
with their family to reside. The Led
ger joins in extending a warm well
come TO Mexico.
Shipment-Fisk Pattern Hats Just
received for Easter. Nash's. d2wl
Robert Kerr, of near Moline, was in
Mexico, Thursday.
A. c. Field, of st. Louis, was a bus
mess visitor in Mexico, Thursday.
Mrs. Leila Mitchell is home from
Fulton, where she visited her sister.
Mrs. d. A. Mcmillan.
James o. Barrow, of Vandalia. was
in Mexico, on business, Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-01
YOUNG's CREEK

Mr.. and Mrs. John Blum visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Schieffer Sun
day-Chas. Tanner and family of
Skinner spent the day Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Berrey.-Mr.
and Mrs. E. F. Ketter and daughters,
Of Mexico, visited with home folks
over Saturday and Sunday, Mr.. and
Mrs. Householder.-John Rodgers of
near Santa Fe, spent Sunday night
and Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. G. T.
Schieffer.-J. L. Carpenter is on the
sick list.-Taylor Berrey and family
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Berrey Of near Hollensville.-Leroy
Bruce and Miss Mary Edna Wiley
were quietly married at the brides
home March "a, by the Rev. Neigh
bors. Only near relatives were pres
ent.-o. E. Howard and family spent
Sunday in Monroe County.-Clyde Ell
lis and family spent the day Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Baker, of
Long Branch. Harvey Miller is
visiting home folks for a few days.
Harvey is employed by the Mills and
Arnold Lumber Co., of Kirksville, Mo.
He is in charge of the yards at
Milan Mo-. Anderson has moved to
the Kincaid property near Olivet
church-Rev. Neighbors filled his reg.
ular appointment at olivet Sunday.
With the StOckmen.
Milt householder bought a pair Of
classy mare mules of Oscar Massey.
at $500. The "Col." says he now has
eight of the good kind.-C. L. Blum
sold a saddle bred gelding recently to
Milt Householder at 5000. L. Car.
penter sold to j. F. vigal IS shoats
weighing rs lbs. at &c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-01
10, 20 AND 80 YEARS
AGO THIS WEEK.
30 Years Ago

~ 1Sais ASU
Miss Alma May Howe, living west
Oh Mexico, gave a delightful party
for her young friends.
5. c. Downing and wife moved
from Pike county to Audrain TO re-
side.
MISS Julius Beusch and S. Hagan
both of Rush Hill were married nv
Squire Doolin.
When the well in the rear Of
Goodies Hotel was being cleaned out
the bones OF an infant we're found
wrapped in a coat with a brick tied
around them.
Mrs. Town was injured when she
caught her foot under a plank in a
sidewalk.
The Rev. j. R. Noble. of Chilli
Gothic was appointed pastor of the
NJ L church in this city.
A. S. Wilson, an old and respectef
citizen of this county, died.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-01

John Woods, of Paris, was here for
his mothers funeral Friday.
Chicken feed the best kind at Smith
Bros.
Mrs. Harriet McCune, of Auxvasse,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. A.
Sharp in this city.
To make chickens pay they must
be fed right. We have the feed that is
rlgnt Smith Bros. dw1t
A. W. Nesbit, of Fulton. was in
Mexico, Thursday on business.
Mrs. F. W. Brand is here from Col.
umbia for the funeral of her moher
Mrs. John Woods.
Have you tried chicken Chowder fol
little chicks try it at Smith Bros.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Mears. Of
Moberly, r visiting relatives in this
city.
The Rev. Clyde Sheltman, of syno-
dical College, was in this city, Thurs.
day
Highest cash price paid for fat live
stock. Veal calves especially want.
ed. F. A. Sannebeck. Both phones.
W. H. Roberts, a prominent citizen
of Hot Springs, S. D., is the guest Of
his brother, Dan Roberts Of this city
Miss Frances Brown, of New Lon.
don, is the guest of her sister, Mrs
T, J. Hoxsey. J
Master d. Downs Of Rush Hill who
was operated on at the Mexico Hospi.
tai, has been taken to st. Louis to be
treated by a specialist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-01
NEW HOPE.

T. R. Johnson and family visited his
father, W. H. Johnson, Sunday.-C
d. Wilson and wife were the guests
of w. H. Wilson and family Saturday
night and Sunday--Little Miss EtheI
Wilson, daughter of W. H. Wilson, is
i'll with pneumonia, and is recovering
slowly-Mrs. Minnie Wilson was the
guest Of her brother, Robert Dollins
and family Sunday.-Mrs. w. N.
Chick is recovering slowly, but Mr.
Chick is improving nicely.-Win Free.
man and wife were the guests of his
wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harve,
Stewart, recently.-Mr. Grande's lit.
tie boy had the misfortune to get ar
ugly cut with an ak Monday. Hi,
father vas trimming an apple tree
when the ak glanced and sliced the
left cheek TO the bone. DIR. Todd wal
called and it took four stitches TO clos,
the place.--Albert Dollins sold on,
yearling heifer to James Wisdom a
$3.50 per and brought S49.75.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-01

r. NJ. White & Son, Editors of the
Mexico Ledger, Mexico, Mo.
Dear Sirs:-
Martinsburg, Mo-, March 30, 1915.
i notice in the Mondays issue of the
Daily Ledger from a Mr.. W. H. Jack
son, of Winfield, Mo-, which untruth-
fully attacks my character and in
fairness to myself and to the voters
of Audrain County / submit a rem
o%nstrance that was circulated against
Mr.. jackson when he in the race for
postmaster of his town, and which you
will notice is signed by his neighbors
which goes to prove the character of
the man that has taken it upon him
self to belittle my character. Hoping
that this will be sufficient to prove
what kind of material is seeking to
defeat me for the office of County Sun
%erintendent, am,
Very truly,
j. E. Wilson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-01
10 Years Ago.

AhGO
Mrs, Sallie Houf died at the homo
OF her son-in-law west Of McCredie
The first annual sale of the Mis-.
sour Special Sales Company was held
IN this city. Many splendid horses
were sold.
Gen. Henry jackson, U. S. A. wa
IN Mexico and inspected the armorv
and men of Company F. N. G. M.
Milton Knight, vice-president of the
Wabash Railroad Co., well known in
Mexico, died.
1t was announced the State Associ.
atlon of County Assessor would hold
ITS 1906 session in Mexico.
DR.. r. M. Moss. of Columbia. ad.
dressed the Audrain County Medical
Association in this city.
Judges for the City election. April
9TH were appointed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-01
f. Il Graham Sick

h. d. Graham is quite sick. He was
taken i'll Tuesday night but is resting
easier today. Mr.. Graham is n of
Mexico's most prominent citizens hav-
ing been Mayor of the City and pres
ldent Of the Commercial Club. His
many friends join the Ledger in wish
ing him an early recovery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-04-01
Mexico Well Represented

Mrs. Martha Saunders. of Cali
fornia, in writing to Mexico relatives
stated there were more Mexico peo-
pie at the opening Of the Missouri
building at the San Francisco Pan
ama-Paciiic Exposition than any
other city in the State. There were
about sixteen and the fact all of them
knew each other well, attracted
quite a little attention