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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29
POPULAR MEXICO TEACHER
ENJOYING NORMAL WORK
Miss Maud Orita Wallace Writes the
Ledger a Newsy Letter From
KirksvilIe, Missouri.
PROF. PRYOR is SUCCESSFUL
Mexico Teacher Plan to Give Ed "
Williams an Ovation When he
Sings at Chautauqua.

Dear Ledger:
500 S. High St., KirksviIle, Mo-
Mexico's Optimistic Daily finds well
come up here at Kirksville and we
read it with great deal Of pleasure
and appreciate each item of news. My
mother wrote the other day that as |
got the Mexico papers every day, she
didn't suppose she could write me any
news. So you see out Of town home
folks depend on the precocious young
reporters to gather all the interesting
bits of newsy items, and save the
busy individual the arduous task of
detailing writing.
'Tis raining! And at 9:40 p. nj.
'Tis gentle patter on the roof, that
soothing patter that SO gloriously lulls
one to sleep, and think l had better
hurry with this letter, lest be lured
into the land ODreams, and not
awaken until it's time to "go to-
as Shakespeare says,-l mean break
fast and then to school.
am thoroughly enjoying my work
up here this summer, There are now
about forty Audrain County teachers
up here. Last Friday afternoon, w.
| Clyde johnson called a "Get-To-
| gether" Meeting Of the County Teach
ers. 1t was a splendid opportunity to
meet one another, and it was good TO
see just how our number looked all
| together.
The plan in the Administration De-
partment here in the summer, is to
have different superintendents from
over the state, who have been partic-
ularly successful, to conduct the work
for week. AS you all are aware, our
own superintendent stands as one Of
the leading public school educators
in Missouri, and / think the Glass in
High School Problems anticipated his
coming with much pleasure. Mr.
Pryor had about fifty in his class
think he told me, and | am sure HI
gave something worth while. ! be
lieve our successful "Student Govern
, ment" has interested more high schoo
teachers than any other onethint
about Mcmillan, from the teachers
: standpoint.
: Last Saturday night, Mr.. Gebhar
presented his fifth Annual Summe
opera, "Claude Duval' There wer'
about 100 participants, also 81 horses
1t was given in the outdoor theatre
! which is ideal for such things, 1t wa
quite spectacular, the costumes wer
striking, and the principals were al
exceptionally good in their parts
4 Mr.. Gebhart is one of the leadinl
music men of the state, and it is in
! deed privilege to study with him
This same opera will be gwen agai
e next Monday night.
This is Chautauqua week here, bu
/, as the program is the same as the on
we will have at home, think won
4 go except to hear Ed v. Williams sin
on Wednesday nigh. He is with TIL
Orphean Male Quartette. A few o
r US from Mexico, want to give Ed a
7 extra applause. | think l shall no
wear gloves, SO can clap louder.
August will Nsee us home agar
t With best wishes to the Ledger, an
7 Sincerely,
Maude Orita Wallace.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

THE Saturday night band concerts
in Mexico will be continued for the
remainder of the summer. The pub
lie in general is invited to attend these
concerts and the people from the
country are especially urged to come
in an enjoy an hour and half Of
good music. The Mexico band is be-
coming one of the city's most popular
Organizations.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

THE proposition to light the city
of Mexico, as adopted by the City
Council, Monday evening, for presen-
lations to the citizens, should carry
without dissenting vote. We will
not only get over twice as many lights
for fully $1,000 less money than we
have had heretofore, but the style
of lights will give several times the
amount Of brilliancy the old system
of arc lights did. The proposition is
an equitable one in every way.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

THE terrible maripe disaster in
Chicago, Saturday, was unquestlon-
ablv the failure of someone officially
The matter of inefliciency OF govern
ment officials is now and then thus
sanguinely impressed upon us though
with little improvement noticeable al
terward.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

A. P. Green has number of hand
some flower beds placed upon the
lawn in front of the Offices Of the
Mexico Brick & Fire Clay Co. They
are beautifully arranged and are es-
pecially attractive from the windows
of the Wabash trains as they pass
through this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29
AuDRAIN's ASSESSED WORTH

n O0HhAAN - Nh3OA|Ch1A@hb N<ANA -
The aggregate taxi abstract Of Au-
drain County for 1916 was completed
Saturday by County Clerk Cauthorn
1t shows the total assessed valuation
in Audrain county to be $1O,0O0,0O0
The county tax on land is $32, ,195.40;
the school tax from the same is $685.
l611.73; the road tax from the same Is
$7,OSS.32; special road and bridge
tax from the same was $18,S0579.
The county tax from other sources
lis $13,044.01; the school tax from the
same source s25,O33.35; the road tax
So, ,76O.59; special road and bridge tax
81, 7,416.39. The total of all the tax
income is s159,455.39.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

THE splendid concert of the Mexico
band, Saturday evening, attracted not
only . large number of Mexico eiti-
zens downtown but quite number
motored into the city from the coun-
try. The band pleased all who were
fortunate enough to hear it. The
business men should give every as
sistance possible to this organiza-
ton and see that these regular week.
" concerts are maintained. We have
one Of the best bands in the country
and should be proud Of it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

The funeral of A. W. Wheeler, who
died at his home near Mexico Friday
morning was conducted at the Elm
wood cemetery. Sunday afternoon by
the Mexico Masons at $3.50. The pail
bearers were: Chas. Schopp, Tom
Hook. Mark Givens, John Sullivan.
Mark Pierce and D. L. Rodgers
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

Chas. Sanford and mother, Mrs.
James Sanford, who came home from
the East Monday, were in Chicago,
Sunday. They thought they would
visit the scene Of the ship disaster but
found the streets so-crowded for sew
eral blocks on each side Of the river
in that vicinity that they had to forge
the trip.
Attorney Felony, of Chicago, who
is representing the Insurance Com
panies in the Ford cases, on trial in
the Audrain county circuit court, will
likely be one of the counsel in the
cases which follow the accident. He
is one Of two Chicago attorneys who
makes specially Of marine law,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

THE $4,000 year spent for
lighting Mexico will make this city
the best lighted town its size in the
state. More light for less money
should certainly be an economical ap-
peal we cannot afford to overlook.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

THE Senior editor Of the Ledger
recently took an unexpected dip IN
North Sea when he was stepping
from ! motor boat to a tender How
ever, he writes nothing about come
on in, the waters fine"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29
MEXICO CITIZEN SAW
WRECKED LAKE STEAMER
Was on Scene of Catastrophe Thirty
Minutes After it Occurred
Knew Many Of Dead.

:. =. :.
The following are some of the
worst maratime disasters in
history of which The Eastland
is among the worst:
Lost Steamer, Time
1855, Titantic, April IA, 1914.
HOO Lusitania, May Z. 1915.
1923, Empress of ireland,
May 20, 1914.
$50 General slocum,
June Is, 1914. K
S71 Bourgoyne, July 2, 1898.
100 Princess Alice, Sept. 3, 1878
574 Utopia, March H. 1891.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

SOME scientist announces alfalfa
a. 4 nerve tonic. The size Of the
present hay crop in Audrain county
has strengthened many local farm,
er's nerve during the wet season Jus'
rlnRad.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

e. B. Keath received word Wednes-
day Of the death Of his half sister,
Mrs. Dr. Minnie Groves, Of Visa, Ill.
She has been i'll some time and passed
away at the hospital in Quincy, this
morning.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

BOONE County boasts Of 2S miles
Of rock roads and 100 miles Of graded
dirt roads. A movement has been
started there to issue bonds to build
more rock roads.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29
Band Concert Saturday.

The Mexico band will give its
regular weekly band concert
Saturday evening from 7 to $3.50.
The people in the county are es-
pecially invited to be present.
These concerts will be every Sat
urday evening during the re-
mainder Of the summer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

THE City Council passed the ordin-
ance for the new light contract, Tues
day night, unanimously. When the
question is submitted to the people
for vote on Tuesday August 10 let
us pass il unanimously.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29
Notice

Having sold my practice to DR.. c..
S. Underwood, l request that all par
ties owing me will please call and see
]. @. Ringo to settle. ! have left my
accounts with him. Respectfully,
194-st W DR.. G. 7. Snyder.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29
The Confederate Reunion,

The annual Confederate reunion
will be held at Auxvasse August L
and 1s. John P. Gordon will be the
nrincinal speaker.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29
OUR MID SUMMER CLEARING
SALE NOW IN FULL BLAST

1t is our purpose to make CLEAN SWEEP OF SUMMER
GOODS and the prices during this sale will be with this end in
view as HERETOFORE OUR CLEARING SALES have
met with PROMPT RESPONSE from the BUYING PUB
Lie WHO KNOW THE VALUES WE GIVE. Ard we
have no hesitancy in saying that this will be the best VALUE
GIVING SALE we have hed-Dry Goods, Suits,
Dresses Waists, Bouses Middes, Muslin Underwear Mil
linery, Etc. Etc.
You must see these values appreciate the effort
we are making to clear the for Fall Merchandise
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Value
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

Has any one hired my boy. He can
stay and work or come home, just as
he chooses. oh, Earl, either come
home or write to mamma. Mrs. Chas.
Hickman, Benton City, Mo. dw1
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

|Fhe Mexico Weekly Ledger and the
Sournal Of Agriculture Of st. Louis,
Eo new subscribers only one year,
lash in advance s1.00. The Mexico
weekly Ledger and the Twice-A-
Week Republic TO new subscribers
ouly, cash in advance, until January
Il, 1916, 75c.
r. M. WHITE & SON, LEDGER,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

Mrs. Vim. Hykes and daughter,
Miss Ada, of Shippensburg, Penn,
are the guest Of Mrs, Hykes' aunt,
Mrs. L. w. Roberts Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

THE Packard. a handsome publi-
Naaon issued by the Packard Auto
"Oolle Coz contains an interesting
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

Straw hats at great reduction this
week at
198-2t wi The Enterprise Store
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-07-29

J. E. sterner is here from Hanni-
bal
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
Struggling with Problem
Of Controlling the Canals

For several days this week con-
ference has been in session in Los
Angeles seeking to so adjust matters
that the dredges can be put across
the line to work on the canals. Hola-
bird has been fighting, as usual, to
prevent steps looking to the preser-
walton of the water supply, but it has
been felt that, despite his opposition,
some plan would be worked out for
the work to be done.
Unfortunately Attorney J. Stewart
Ross, who was working with Lieuten-
ant Governor Eshleman and others in
the case, was taken sick and is still
confined to his bed in Los Angeles.
1t is still believed that solution
will be found, and, if not otherwise,
there is hope that Judge Myers will
become as greatly disgusted with the
receiver as are the people of the val
ley and pitch him out the garret
window.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
1896 Cars Cantaloupes
Shipped from BraWley

Brawley News: The cantaloupe
harvest in the Imperial Valley is
nearing the close. The movement of
the crop started May 25, nine days
later than it did last year.
There have been shipped to date
from this point 1855 cars, with many
more yet to ship. The total shipment
last year was 4,440. Although the
movement started nearly two weeks
later this year, all records will be
broken. The quality of the melons,
too, is better than the bulk of those
shipped last season. Through the as
sistance of the Office of Markets, the
1915 crop has been more systematical-
ly handled and it is believed that the
growers will benefit thereby.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
CITY BUILDING LAW
IN EFFECT SOON

Buildings constructed in the future
will be controlled by an ordinance in
which are embodied the recommenda-
tlons of the commission of architects
that inspected the city after the quake
and which are designed to make the
buildings quake-proof and minimize
the danger to the occupants The or
dinance is drawn up under the cap
ton, IAN ordinance regulating the
construction, alteration and repair of
buildings in the City of FL Centro."
Shortly after the temblor the city
trustees passed an emergency meas.
ure prohibiting repair work on
any damaged structure until build
ing permit had been issued by the
city inspector. Il also required tina
plans and specifications indicating tn
various kinds of copHt'' - ! the
iiidtNi ieilo " bt uotd III tilc piOJCNLGt
work be submitted to the city inspec
tor.
Repair work on damaged buildings
is at present in conformity with the
recommendation of the architect
commission under the special measure
passed by the city board, but with
the passage of the new ordinance not
only must reconstruction work con-
tinue on the basis recommended by
the architects, but new buildings
which will be erected in the future
must conform to the specifications de
fined.
City Attorney Larew, who drafted
the ordinance, said that the recon-
mendations of the commission of
architects had all been embodied in
the measure. The ordinance, how.
ever, he added, will not be effective
until five days after the reading this
morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10

plans for great colonial empire, has
surrendered to the Beers whom Ger
many encouraged during the Boer
war. The granting by England of
complete local government has
been indicated British democracy
will see in Botha's success full iust-
fication for the governmental system
which the Englishmen are fighting for.
One of the practical effects of the
present contest will be to heighten the
value of the imperial tie between the
British colonies and the mother coun-
try and will lead to the colonies hav-
ing larger vote in imperial ques-
tions. Here is a basis for possible
conflict between England and the
Beers. Having won the colony with
out the help of the mother country,
the Beers are anxious to keep it per-
manently. The aspiration of British
South Africa to expand at Germany's
expense is now accomplished.
But, if Germany cannot forcibly
be driven from Belgium and France,
one of the conditions that would be
demanded before voluntarily retiring
would possibly be the restoration of
the colonies, particularly in Southwest
Africa. The Beers might be willing
to agree to such a plan provided they
were given a voice in the control OF
imperial affairs.
Botha may become known as the
father of a new British Imperialism
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
FORMER GUEST
is BACK AGAIN

Harold Snedeker, who served a 30
day sentence in the county Jail last
March on petty larceny charge, is
again guest at the Meadows hostelry,
this time on an assault charge. And
he must serve tripe the period of his
first sentence. SnedekeB's particular
offense that brought him 80 days
as a ward of the county consisted of
striking a youth on the streets of
Calexico. Justice of the Peace Hoff-
man of CaleXico, after hearing a re-
cital of the evidence, gave Snedeker
80 days. Snedeker says he is
plumber and that he is from New
York.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10

Just as the valley melon crop is
drawing to a close Georgia, Florida
Texas, the Carolinas and the Salt Riv-
er valley in Arizona are beginning to
ship on small scale Shipments
from New Mexico will not start until
about July 20, while Maryland and
Delaware will come i'm about August 1.
In the northern part of the state
the cantaloupe crop will begin next
week, Turlock being the principal ship
ping point Probably not over 500
cars will be marketed from that Sec
ton, according to shippers who are
keeping tab on the situation.
Many shippers are now leaving the
valley for the above-named points, and
by the latter part of the month the
season here will be closed.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10

Washington, June 1O.-Germany's
new reply is not entirely satisfactory
and officials this afternoon did not
attempt to conceal this opinion. They
considered the situation fraught with
dangerous possibilities, but refused to
talk officially.
1t is believed certain Wilson will
Immediately reiterate his demands for
recognition of American rights.
1t is evident Germany intends to
make no reparation for deaths of
Americans ON the Lusitania. Ger
many's attempt to justify the Lusi.
tania affair is keenly felt, as Wilson
made that incident the chief point in
the two notes.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
Train Robbery.

Greenville, Ala, July 1O.--Four
masked bandits held up a Louisville
& Nashville Railroad limited near here
last night and took loot estimated at
100000. Conductor Phil McCae died
of heart failure. Express and mail
packages were looted. The robbers
uncoupled the engine and sent it run
ming wild. 1t went 40 miles and
stopped near Garland. Posses are
searching for the robbers and five sus-
poets have been arrested. 1t is re-
ported the train carried $5O0,O0O in
gold for the New Orleans Federal Re-
serve bank.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
Trench Recaptured.

Berlin, July 10.-The Germans
stormed and recaptured the French
advance trench northwest of Beuse-
jour, Champagne region, the war of
flee has announced. They captured
1,700 prisoners, 3 cannon, II machine
guns and Is mine throwers. French
attacks were repulsed. On the east
ern front the Russian attacks were
easily repulsed.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
S2200 is QUARTERS
OCCUPATION TAX

One thousand dollars have been col
lected in occupation licenses for this
quarter, Deputy Marshal Mccormick
announced this morning. The total
occupation tax for the quarter he es-
Inmates will reach $4,000. The stages
and valley-plying trucks have already
paid their licenses, the remainder un-
paid being due from business estab
lishments.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
BURNS FACES PART
OF PRELIMINARY

Oscar Burns, charged with stealing
horse from the corral of f. G.. Ir-
win on June %, faced part of his pre-
liminary hearing today before Justice
of the Peace Mayfield The horse,
which Mr.. Irwin valued at 5000, was
recovered at Palo Verde today.
At the conclusion of court this
morning Attorney Seymour, for the
defense, made a formal request that
Burns bond be reduced from $1,000
to $1,000. This the court denied, as
he likewise denied Attorney Seymour's
motion for a change of venue.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10

Windsor, W., July 1O.-Milions of
Americans read the German reply be-
fore Wilson saw it. lie had to await
the arrival of trains bringing news
papers. The state department did not
communicate the note to him.
1t is said Lansing plans to meet
Wilson at Cornish SO soon as the of
fetal text is received. He telephoned
Wilson this morning. After the Cor
msh conference Lansing plans to pre-
pare a reioinder and when it is fin
ished Wilson will return to Washing
ton and lay the note before the cabi-
net.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10

Petrograd, July 10.-The Russians
claim victories over Won Mackenzen
and declare they have halted the Teu-
ton advance upon Lublin, DRIVING.
Mackenzen back over wide front,
with $4,000 prisoners captured around
WylkokaZorn, and 500 Germans killed
around Kouptche on the Bug river.
Cossack patrols have captured hun
dreds along the Slota Lipa river.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
Orchestra Is a Feature
At the Tulane AirdOme

Applestill & Cook are justly taking
much pride in the performance of the
orchestra at Theatre Tulane. The
members are: Robert Moore, leader
and violin; Nell McGarney, pianist;
George Rean, cornetist, and Jean Da-
Wis, drums and xylophone sooist.
A specially good program is
planned for tomorrow evening: drip
Drap,' gallop, xylophone solo;
Greeting" overture; intermezzo,
"Cavalleria Rusticana"; "Blue Dan
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
French Report.

Paris, July 10.-There has been des-
perate fighting in the Labarinth region.
The Germans were endeavoring to re-
capture the trenches the French occu-
pied recently and hand grenades and
bayonets were used.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
ONLY FEW COMPLAIN
AT BUILDING ORDER

Although most of the owners of
damaged buildings have found no fault
with the recommendation embodied in
the report of the committee of archi-
tects placed with the city recently, u
few filed informal complaints before
the trustees at their meeting this
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
SOUTH END RANCHER
DIED THURSDAY

Funeral services for Benjamin
Walker, 80 years old, who died Thurs
day at his ranch home, II miles south
west of this city, were held yesterday
from the chapel of d. d. Mulligan
q Son. Interment was in Imperial
cemetery. Walker had been in i'll
health for some time. He leaves u
brother, Edward Walker, who lived
with him on the ranch.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
King in Command.

Rome, July 10.-The king is per-
sonally directing the artillery attack
on the Goritz defenses.
Platszwise fort is burning, where
the Austrans have attempted night
sorties.
The Tribuna says the Austrians are
building new forts between Trieste,
Gratz and Vienna, fearing an alien
invasion.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
is NOW
ASSISTANT p. NJ.

George F. Bucklin, dispatching clerk
at the local postoffice for the past
two years, and appointed assistant
postmaster recently, has received no
tiee of approval from the United
States postal department.
K. Nj. Van Dorm, former assistant
postmaster, was forced to resign on
account of the i'll health of his wife.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10

ube" waltz; isle of Spice; "Bohem-
ian Girl"
Among the pieces heard from time
to time are: Dollar Princess" "Ital.
lane in Algeria" "Jolly Roberts,"
Garden Sceptre," "Poet and Peas
ant Gems of Stephen Foster"
Spring Maid" Sweetest Girl in
Paris" Chocolate Soldier" concert
waltzes of Strauss, "Waldteufel," etc,
and latest popular numbers and clas-
steal and standard xylophone solos.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10

der the direction of City Inspector
Norris. Yet a second assistant re-
mains to be named, Mayor Swanson
announced, but as yet no one has been
named for the position.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
MEXICAN BOY USED
BRICK; NINETY DAYS

Socora Chavey, a 19-year-old Mexi-
can youth, had dispute with a friend
at Calexico. The quake laid quite a
number of healthy-looking bricks in
the street. The discussion grew i'm
intensity. Chavey picked up a brick
and threw it at his friend. Excite
ment, officer, jail, 80 days.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
Killed in Flanders.

San Diego, July 10.-Mr. and Mrs.
j. X. Worsfield of La Jolla have re-
ceived French postal card bearing
the name of their son, Basil Wors-
field, with the single word dead"
The lad was killed fighting in Flan-
ders with the British.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-10
Becker's Last Hope Gone.

Rangeley, Me-, July 10.-United
States Supreme Court Justice Hughes
has denied Lieutenant Becker's plea
for q review of the Rosenthal murder
case, his last hope.