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Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
BRANCH OF Y. N. c. A.
glI ORGANIZED FRIDAY

The Mcmillan High School Club, a
branch of the Young Mems Christian
Association, was organized at the
high school building, Friday evening,
by A. C. Williams, of st. Louis. sec
retary for boys work of the state
association. Twenty-Five boys signed
up as members and the following of
fieers were elected: Charles Wright,
president; Sam Locke, secretary;
Archie Rodgers, treasurer.
The fundamental principles of the
Y. NJ. c. A. are included in this high
school organization and the chief
purpose of the club is for the study
of the Bible and discussion of boys
problems. The purpose of the organ
ization was thoroughly explained to
mass meeting of boys at the high
school, Friday afternoon, by Mr.. Will
liams.
The following men attended the
meeting, Friday evening and made
short talks endorsing the movement:
L. r. Ferris, S. D. Stocks, the Rev.
S. W. Hayne. Herbert Pryor and E.
B. Street. All of these men seemed
to think if the club is success, a
local Y. M. C. A. will be organized
and building erected in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
FERRIS WILL TAKE
HIS FACTORY TO ST. LOUIS
Campaign To Raise Money For WASH
ing Machine Factory In Mexico
Unsuccessful.
GOOD SECURITY WAS OFFERED
C. Leslie Ferris Had Made Arrange
ments To Dispose OF Output
OF Factory.

Because the Commercial Club did
not raise the $1,000 needed to start
the manufacture of the Happy Home
Washing Machine, in Mexico, G. Les
lie Ferris, inventor and patentee Of
the machine will go to st. Louis and
open his factory.
Mr.. Ferris called on wholesale hard
ware dealers in st. Louis several
weeks ago and they agreed to take a
large number of the machinesc. e. c.
Simmons, of the Simmons Hardware
Co., said he would take machines not
only for his st. Louis house but for
the branch houses of the company all
over the United States.
When Mr.. Ferris returned from st.
Louis he proposed plan to the Mex
leo Commercial Club to borrow $1,000
from the members offering first class
security. With this money he would
start factory for the manufacture
of his washing machine, increasing
the size of the factory later. The plan
was endorsed by the Manufacturing
Committee of the Commercial Club
and campaign was started to raise
the money. Fred A. Morris, chairman
of the committee, reported, Wednes-
day afternoon that he wasunable to
raise over small amount of the
$500, hence Mr.. Ferris will go to st.
Louis, where he can secure capital.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
MISS BAssFoRD ENGAGED.

The engagement of Miss Florence
Bassford, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer Bassford of Shaw place, St.
Louis, formerly of Mexico, to William
NORM of Albert Lea, Mimi, was an
nounced at luncheon Monday after
non. The guests, about 80 in number,
were mostly members of Miss Bass
ford's college sorority, in addition to
Mrs. NORM, mother of her finance, who
was in st. Louis for the occasion.
The announcement was made by
Patrica Jennings, years old, who
dressed as Cupid, entered the room
and in verse told the guests the inter-
esting news,
The date of the wedding has not
been set. The luncheon, which was in
pink, was served at long tables.
Miss Bassford is the grand daugh
ter of j. c. Bassford of this city. She
formerly lived in Mexico and has
host of friends here. She is a very
charming and talented young lady
and many Mexico friends join the Led
ger in extending congratulations and
best wishes to her in advance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
YARD AT SANTA FE.

Dennis NJ. Fields arrived from Ar
kansas Pass, Texas, Monday night.
He will probably once more become
a permanent resident Of Monroe
county. His present intention is to
go into the lumber business at Santa
Fe and he expectsc to open up with a
big stock just as soon as the roads
are in shape to transport material
into that good town. Cement for
the foundation of his building will
probably be ordered this week. With
the advent of the electric line, which
now seems an established fact, Santa
Fe will take on new life and assume
large proportions as a trading point.
Mr.. Fields figures that a lumber yard
will fill pressing want.-Paris APP
peal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
FANNY CROSBY DEAD.

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb, 13-Fanny
Crosby, well-known blind hymn wri-
ter, died yesterday at her home here
in her ninety-fifth year.
In spite of her feeble health, espec-
tally within the last few months. she
continued writing hymns up to a
short time before her death.
Eight thousand hymns of Christian
worship sung in Protestant churches
throughout the world, are the work
of Fanny Crosby. No one since the
days of Charles Wesley or Isaac
Watts has made anywhere near as
large contribution to the gospel
song book.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.
Which is Better-Try an Experiment
or Profit by a Mexico Citizens
Experience.

Something new is an experiment
Must be proved to be as represent
ed.
The statement of a manufacturer
is not convincing proof of merit.
But the endorsement of friends is.
Now suppose you had bad back,
A lame, weak, or aching one,
Would you experiment on it?
You will read of many so-ealled
cures.
Endorsed by strangers from far
away places.
It's different when the endorsement
comes from home.
Easy to prove local testimony.
Read this Mexico case:
Edward Dermody, grocer, S19 Clark
Ave., Mexico, says: 81 was suffering
from irregular action of the kidneys.
had sharp pains in my sides and
over my kidneys. l also had head
aches. | finally used Doan's Kidney
Pills procured at Llewellyn & Sons
Drug Store, and was soon cured"
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Dermody had. Foster Milburn
Co., Buffalo N. Y. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
MAYOR S6 YEARS.

Theodore jacob, an older brother
Of f. !, and f. G. jacob of Martins
burg, has been Mayor of Rhumspring,
Germany, for the past 36 years and
has won a medal for his service. The
following are some of the duties of a
mayor in Germany: Every new law
that is made in Germany must be
read ard explained by the mayor to
any person that does not fully under
stand the same. He must make a
daily report as to the condition of
every wounded soldier that may he
in his city. Every communication for
the town must go through his office.
Statistics must be kept as to the con-
ditions Of the crops and the amount
of grain sown in their territories and
numerous other reports that make
a mayor of German city very busy
man. -Martinsburg Oracle,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
TWO MORE SPEAKERS
ACCEPT INVITATION

DR.. A. Ross Hill, president Of Mis-
souri, University. has accepted the in
vitation of the Mexico Commercial
Club to deliver an address at the an
nual dinner to be held in the Ringc
Hotel, Feb. IS. Paul Brown, editor
of the st. Louis Republic, will also
be here according to a telephone
message received by Secretary Race,
late Thursday evening.
A. Ross Hill is one of the most
prominent of the younger men in
college work today and is unques-
tionably a leader among college
heads. He is a speaker of unusual
strength and what he will have to
say will be well worth hearing.
Paul Brwon has a statewide repu-
tation as thinker and speaker. He
is a man of an unusual studious ma
ture and is much interested in the
growth of the state and the small
town.
Mayor j. W. Dry will speak in be-
half of the city and along the line
of cooperation between the Club and
the City government. A. p Green,
if he is in the city, will speak regard
ing Mexico's fire clay industry and
Marshal Rust, of Kansas City, will
speak on the electric line. jackson
johnson, Of the international Shoe
Co., completes one af the best pro-
grams ever arranged for similar
affair here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18

Mesdames Joe GoOdding Of La
Plata and W. B. Elzea of Macon,
were guests this week of Mrs. Chas.
Claybrook.
Miss Leila Winans entertained a
few friends at the Lyric this after
noon complimentary to Miss Roses
house-guests, Misses Wise, Gansz
and Ford.
Mrs. W. Z. Reed entertained at 1
O'Clock luncheon Friday. Covers were
laid for the following guests, ,Mmes.F F.
L. Crosby, S. P. Emmons, J. C. King,
E. d. Graham and Miss Florence
Crosby.
Mrs. Frank Sanford invited in
about 20 friends Friday for cup of
tea and to renew their acquaintance
with Mrs. Frances Cook Clay. Mes
danes Wilson and Coons met the
guests at the door. Mrs. L. B. Haw-
thorne served tea from charmingly
appointed table.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
KIRK ROBERTS ENGAGED.

The engagement of Kirk Madison
Roberts, of st. Louis, formerly of
Mexico to Miss Helen Rothschild, of
st. Louis was announced at a card
party given by the BRIDES mother,
Mrs. William II. Rothschild, 4715
Washington boulevard, Saturday
afternoon. The date of the wedding
was not announced.
Mr.. Roberts is a splendid young
man with host Of friends in this city
where he was reared. He has an ex-
cellent position with the Crescent
Auto Tire Co., and is quite prominent
in st. Louis automobile circles. Miss
Rothschild is beautiful and charm
ing young lady, quite popular with
all who know her. The Ledger joins
other friends in extending best wish
es TO this couple in advance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS

VIM. c. Wallace to Mary F. Wal
lace, Warranty, Consid. $l.00 Lots 8
& 10, Quisenberry Park Add to Mex
leo.
Chas. H. Kincaid to c. J. and A. B.
Carr, Warranty, Consid. $4,000 SW of
14-52-6, lying South of c. A. R. R.
]. T. Mitchell & C. H. Early to W.
j. & M. J. Neiswander, Warranty,
Consid. $4,000 Sc & E 1-2 of SW of
10 G. w 1-2 of SW of IL e. NV NV
of 14-52-11.
George Forbes ct al by Shift. to Will
liam F. Doty, Partition, Consid. STA
20 acres off north end of NV NV of
1929.
Oliver l.. Woods to C. H. Alexan-
der, Warranty, Consid. $9,100 NE of
14-52-9.
A. Wren to Charles T. Johnson,
Warranty, Consid. $500 1-2 int. in 1870
acres in Sc of 2S & in SW of 27-
51-9.
Kay Spence by Shift. to Dora Keith,
Trustee Deed, Consid. E 100 acres of
E 1-2 of 21-51-9, North of R. r.
C. w. Morrison to Francis j. Nor
rison, Quit Claim, Consid. $l.00 Part
Lots & 2, Block "a, Original Mexico
S. A. Pulls by Trustee to S. A.
Pulls, Trustee Deed, Consid. $1,O25
Pts. Lot a, Rose Square & Lots IL &
1S, City Survey 40, Mexico.
Mary B. Craig to Eta l.. Clark,
Warranty, Consid. $2,45O Lot 8, Block
1, Clark Add, to Mexico.
Lou A. Robinson to Sanford Curry,
Warranty, Consid. 81 400, Trac in Sc
of 23-51-9.
Jas. P. Powell by Trustee to W. A.
Sharp, Trustees Deed, Consid. $500
E 40 # of Lot 7 & w. 40 feet of Lot
l6, Block 5, Broadwaters Addition to
Mexico.
Nora Swinney to Edna L.Crawford,
Warranty, Consid. 81 400 w 1-2 of S
1-2 Of N 1-2 of Sc of 8-52-11.
Nora Swinney to j. l.. Hubbard
Warranty, Consid. 81, 400 E 1-2 Of
S 1-2 of N 1-2 of Sc of S-52-11,
Nora Swinney to j. L. Hubbard &
Edna L. Crawford, Warranty, Consid
$500 N 1-2 of N 1-2 of Sc of s.
52-11.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
"UNcLE" DAN HICKMAN DEAD


Daniel T. Hickman, so years old,
died at his home about seven miles
south of Mexico, early Thursday
morning from paralysis and pneu-
monia. Mr.. Rickman was stricken
with paralysis last Saturday and had
been in a critical condition since.
The funeral was held at Seed Tick
church, Friday afternoon at one
o'clock.
Daniel I. Rickman was born in
Virginia, Oct. sth, 1884. He came to
Missouri a number of years before
the War and settled in this county.
When the Civil War broke out he
joined the Confederate army and
served throughout the war. When
peace was declared he returned to his
farm, where he resided until his
death. Mr.. Rckman was never mar
ried and his only near relative in this
section is B. Hickman, a cousin.
"Uncle" Dan Rickman, as he was
known to a wide circle of friends,
was one of the oldest and best known
citizens of Audrain county and his
death will be a great loss to the COM
munity. The Ledger joins in extend
ing sincere sympathy to the bereav-
ed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
FIFTH ANNUAL SMOKER

Mexico Lodge, No. 919, B. P. o.
Elks, viii hold their Fifth Annual
Smoker at the Club, Monday, Feb.
22nd, at 4;30 p m. Four candidates
will be initiated and dinner will be
served at $3.50 an the Big Dining
Room"
This will be followed by the bond
drawing and speaking by L. B. Haw-
thorne, DIR. ]. G. Moore, E. S. CAN'T,
DR. II. l. Turley, Nate Phillip, w. W.
Fry, Jr., +. P. Van Ness and Fred A.
Morris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
YOUNG's CREEK.

D. M. Slonaker was called TO
Knoxville, Tenn, to attend the funeral
of his brother-in-law, Sam Carey
Mrs. McCorey is on the sick list
Miss Minnie Berry has returned home
after three weeks visit with Mrs.
John Blum.-Dr. Berrey of Mexico
was called to the bedside of Grandma
Lancaster, Monday.-Mrs. Mildred
Grimes of Louisiana, Mo-, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. ]. G. Crawford
E. H. Carpenter and family spent
Sunday with Otto Carpenter and fam
ily.-Mr. and Mrs. R. C Ewing spent
Sunday with home folks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor Berry.-Harry House
holder is visiting his sister, Mrs. E.
F. Ketter of Mexico.-Leslie Pierce
has returned home after a months
visit with friends and relatives at
Assumption, Ill.--Mrs. Joella Craw-
ford is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Jas. Pollard of Galloway county,
David Humes visited friends in this
vicinity recently.-D. M. Slonaker
sold a pair of coming four year old
mules to ]. P. Albright for $225.-
o. E. Howard and ]. T. Leeper each
delivered hogs to Powell & Mundy at
Molino Monday at $3.50 per cwt.--
A. L. Thomas shipped a load of cat
Tie to the St. Louis market recently
B. T. Crawford hauled feed from
Molino Monday and Tuesday.-Homel
Millhouse of st. Louis is working fol
d M. Slonaker.-Hesterberg Bros, o1
east of Molino are saving wood fol
I. M. Dowell.-Arthur Moore prom
inent citizen of south Monroe Co.
died of pneumonia at his home Feb
Z. Funeral services were held a
Long Branch, Feb. 8 at 2 o'clock p
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
AUxvAssE.

Mrs. Bus Buckner has returned
from visit to her sister, Miss Mary
Harrison in Parksville, Mo.-Born,
to Mr.. Mcbride and wife, SON.
Mrs. Viola Muster came out from
Mexico, Monday to nurse Mr.. House,
man, wife and sister, all of whom are
very sick at their home in east Aux
vasse.-Mrs. jamie Lawrence stopped
in Auxvasse for few days this week
enroute to Fulton. Mrs. Lon Hen
derson was Mexico visitor the first
of the week.-Bob Hudleston sold his
young stallion to Joe Billie Hender-
son Saturday.-E. J. Bruton, ticket
agent of Auxvasse went to Curry
vile Monday, Mr.. Luke Simpson will
take Mr.. Bruton's place, and expects
to become one of our residents, his
wife following him soon.--Joe Hume
Yates, chaperoned his mother, Mrs.
John Yates to Fulton Saturday to
spend Sunday with his grand
father, DR.. Yates.-Due to the bad
roads no stock has been shipped this
past week, but several cars are ready
as soon as the roads opens up.-John
Robson Baker an attorney of Fulton,
was in Auxvasse Monday on legal
business.-Miss Ailene Woodson has
been sick for the past week.-Road
is the feature of the day
around Auxvasse. Other "Cities"
take notice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
MIsSOuRIANS IN FLORIDA.

The writer while in Florida a few
days since had the pleasure of visit
ing George Kabrich and Ex-Sheriff
Mat Nelson, who live in Jackson
Vile Mr.. Kabrich is enjoying the
winter fine, and looks fat and saucy.
Ex-Sheriff Nelson is farming near
Jacksonville, but has a residence in
the city and his family, at this time
including Mrs. Louis Mckee who is
visiting there, are all enjoying splen-
did health, and Mr.. Nelson is pros
porous and happy.
Sam Nelson, formerly a member
of the Legislature from Rails county,
Missouri, brother of Ex-Sheriff
Nelson, is one of the most prominent
citizens of Jacksonville. Sam went to
Florida about fifteen years ago and
had between $4,000 and $4,000, and
is now rated as millionaire. just
as soon as he reached Florida he COM
meneed buying real estate in and
around town, and every time he sold
piece he Immediately re-invested
the money. He has built hotels, liv-
cry stables, factories and residences,
and has been not only promoter but
has been strong on construction
work. He owns 1000 acres of land
adjoining the city besides large inside
holdings. He had faith in Jackson
vile, and Florida, and is receiving
his reward and is not only one of the
wealthiest men of the city but one of
the most highly respected and in
fiuential.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
BARNES is PRESIDENT.

Clarence A. Barnes, of this city,
was elected president of the Young
Republican Association of Missouri
at large gathering of Republicans
for the Lincoln Day Banquet, in st.
Louis, Friday. The banquet was
given in Moolah Temple and more
than 1000 members of the associa-
ton from all over the state attend
ed.
Mr.. Barnes is one of the leading
Republicans of the state and an in
fiuential man in the circles of his
party. He is one of the leaders in
this section and the Ledger con-
graduates the Young Republicans on
selecting him as their head.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
HoxsEY & NICHOLS SELL.

7. ]. Hoxsey and Robert Nichols
have traded their feed and produce
business to Orville Upson for a farm
near Hawk Point, Mo. The trade was
completed Saturday and Mr.. Upson
will take charge next week. Either
Mr.. Hoxsey or Mr.. Nichols will re-
main with Mr.. Upson for about a
month until he gets acquainted with
the business.
The Ledger joins in welcoming Mr..
Upson to Mexico business circles and
trusts he will be successful in his
new enterprise. Messrs. Hoxsey and
Nichols are among our most progress
sive citizens and we hope they will re-
main in Mexico where they have a
host of friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18

None Half So Good as Chamberlain's
81 have tried number of cough
medicines for the children but never
found any half SO good as Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy" writes Mrs.
Alex johnson, New Haven, Ind. at
will not only check Group but will cure
a cough or cold quicker than any
other remedy we have used. The
children like it and l know it cannot
do them harm as it is free from op-
iates." For sale by all dealers. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
WENT TO THE COAST.

The Missouri University Glee Club,
which will give a concert at the Nc
MILAN Auditorium, Saturday even
ing, is one of the best organizations
of its kind in the country. This club
was taken to the Pacific Coast and
back by the Santa Fe Railroad, last
year to give concerts to the railroads
employees at the divisions along the
line. They give well chosen pro-
gram that will appeal to all. The
concert Saturday will start at 7:15
in order that the young men may re-
turn to Columbia at $50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
PowELL's STORE SOLD.

j. P. Powell's hardware and imple-
ment business has been traded to Pei
sue and Herring for farm in Mon
roe county. Ivan Ashworth, trustee,
who has charge of the business for
some time turned it over to the new
owners, Saturday. They will con-
tinue the business for the present.
Mr.. Powell is undecided what he will
do, but the Ledger hopes he will re-
main in Mexico. We join in extend
ing a hearty welcome to Messrs.
Pelsue and Herring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
MRS. RoDHoIIsE IS pEAD.

Mrs. James Rodhouse, s5 years old,
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Alice Collins, in Ogden, Utah,
Tuesday, from pneumonia. The body
was brought to Mexico, Friday, and
buried in Elmwood cemetery.
Mrs. Rodhouse formerly lived in
Mexico but had been away from here
about fifteen years Mrs. Collins is
her only child. She was relative Of
the Rodhouse and Spottswood famil-
les of this city. She was well known
in Mexico and her death will sadden
many hearts in this community. The
Ledger joins in extending sincerest
sympathy to the bereayed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
Audrain Couple Married.

Edward Melahn and Miss Laura B.
Canterbury were married at the
brides home at Rush Hill, Wednes-
day, by the Rev. B. G. Reavis. A
large number of guests witnessed the
ceremony and attended the recep-
tion following. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wylie Can
terbury and very charming young
lady with many friends. Her hus-
band is leading farmer of that
community. The Ledger joins other
friends in extending congratulations
and best wishes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
The Rest Of All Laxatires.

When the proper dose is taken the
effect of Chamberlain's Tablets is so
natural that you do not realize that
it has been produced by a medicine.
Mrs. F. J. Braun, Fort Wayne, Ind,
writes: "Last fall used bottle Of
Chamberlain's Tablets and have never
seen their equal for constipation"
Sold by all dealers. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
Mrs. Pitts Wants nirnrrn

Mrs. Lorraine Hall Pitts has filed
suit in the Circuit Clerks office for
divorce from Morris Pitts charging
desertion and non-support. In her
petition, Mrs. Pitts says she was mar
ried on Sept. list, 1914 and lived with
her husband until Jan. 10th, 1915,
Mr.. Pitts is barber and is employed
by his father, William Pitts in the
Ringo barber shop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
Masonic instruction School.

Deputy State Grandmaster and Lee
turer of the Masonic Lodge of Mis-
souri,, ,S.P. .Cunningham,of this city,will
hold Masonic Lodge of Instruction
in Mexico, at the Masonic hall, Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, February,
25, 26 and 27. The hours will be $3.50
a. M, 1870 and 700 p. m. State
Grand Lecturer ]. R. McLachlan will
likely be present. All members of
Mexico Masonic lodges are expected
to be present and other brethren are
welcome. wilt dit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
NJ. M A. Reat Mnherly.

Following a tie of 24-24 at the end
of the game, Missouri Military Aca-
denny defeated the basket ball team
of Moberly High School at Moberly
Thursday evening by score of 1924.
Moberly High has one of the strong
est teams of the state having defeat
ed Columbia High School and the
victory for M. M. A., is great thing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18

feet and what ! did do was by great
effort. / could not sleep at night and
Of course felt very bad in the morning,
and had steady headache.
After taking the second bottle no
ticed that the headache was not 80 bad.
| rested better, and my nerves were
stronger. | continued its use until it
made new woman Of me, and now
can hardly realize that / am able to do
so much as do. Whenever know any
woman in need OF a good medicine 1
highly praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound" Mrs. FRANK
CLARK, 3146 N. Tulip St, Richmond, Pa
Women Have Been Telling Women
for forty years how Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has restored their
health when suffering with female ills
This accounts for the enormous demand
for it from coast to coast. If you are
troubled with any ailment peculiar to
women why don't you try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound? 1t
will pay you to do so. Lydia E. Pink
ham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-18
RandIe BUYS Out Feagan.

G. H. Randle has bought ]. R.
Feagan's new and second hand store
and will conduct the business in the
future. Mr.. Randle is an experienced
business man and the Ledger joins in
welcoming him into the business cir
cles of Mexico. Mr.. Feagan is un-
decided what he will do, but we hope
he will remain in Mexico.