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Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
SANTA FEE ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Camplin visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Anderson, OF
Mexico, Tuesday. - Masters Ross and
Buster Wilkerson and sister, Ruby,
of st. Louis, are visiting their grand
mother, Mrs. Ross Wilkerson. = Mrs.
C. F. Roberts and children are visiting
Mrs. Bert Stephens. - Miss Mary
Wilson left Thursday for Vandalia,
where she will make a short visit.
Before returning home she will also
visit relatives at Center and Frank
ford. R. A. Hanger and wife motor
ed to Mexico Thursday and spent the
day. - DR.. J. S. Drake and daughter,
Miss Effie, went to Mexico Thursday
and were accompanied home by his
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ewell Drake,
and son, John Sampson, of Texas,
l. Miss Nell Wilson spent Tuesday
night with Miss Virginia Bolts, Of
near Molino. = Several from here at
tended the Fourth of July celebration
in Mexico. - /. N. Bailey and family,
of Mexico, are visiting relatives in
Santa Fe. - Mrs. Sarah Crump spent
Thursday with her daughter, Mrs. Sal
lie Schobe. - Miss Philopena Plat
ger entertained at lawn party Tues
day night. - Miss Blanche King re-
turned home Thursday from Mexico
where she has been visiting relatives
- Mrs. S. E. Anderson and daughter
Mrs. Minnie Bridgeford, of Mexico
are visiting Santa Fe relatives anC
friends. - Miss Mary Sterrett re
turned home from Mexico Thursday
where she has been visiting relatives
l. Misses Leila Davis and Lulu Heck
, art and Messrs. Gene and Clark Will
liams spent the Fourth at Hannibal
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Pitcher enter
t tanned a number Of young folks at
lawn party Wednesday night. Quit
e a number fro mtown attended the Fis
n Fry OF Bella Hughes Friday. -Proi
e Emberson. of Columbia, delivered a
: address Friday night at the Chris
l. tian Church on Consolidated Schools
? Mrs. James Crump is visiting rels
n tiyes in Mexico. - Mrs. Toalson an
# daughter, Melvina, and Alask
Y. Wright, of Mexico, are the guests
N Miss Lizzie Hunt. - The ice creal
N supper at the Christian Church Satu
:" day night was attended by an in
mense crowd. A special car was RI
from Mexico. The net proceeds
u the supper was $50. - Geo. Pittm'
d has a new car. - ]. G. Wilson, wi
and daughter were guests OF b
Heizer and family Monday night
40 ]. E. Hendrix bought an Overland
Monday-Miss Mary Elliff, of Colul
:. bia, is visiting Miss Anna Lois Fiel
:, from Friday till Monday. - Mr.. a
- Mrs. D. L. Pitcher were Mexico Wis
ors Monday. Mrs. James Crur
and children returned from Mex
Monday, after a few days visit WI
:al relatives. - ]. Robert johnson Wis
ry ed homefolks from Friday until sr
ed day. - Miss Lulu Heckart bought
n new REQ car Monday. - Mr.. and M
ir- Chas, Spears and little son, OF H'
It nibal, and Mrs. ]. S. Henderson, a
rt- son, Audrey, were guests sever
Ir. days last week at the home Of tn
in sister, Mrs. Jas. Camplin. = Rose
in Haskell, of Mexico, is visiting Tho
re- as and Rolla Yowell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
FORD CASE TO ABIDE BY
SUPREME COURT DECISION
BY Act of Stipulation Case Against
Insurance Co. of North Amer
lea viii Not go to Jury.
POLICY FOR $2O,OOO.OO
Case Was to Have Been Tried in Au-
drain Court July 17-P. II. Gull
len, Attorney for Plaintiff.

By act of stipuation the case of
the Ford Manufacturing Company
against the Insurance Company Of
North America which was set for
this term of circuit court will be de-
cided according to the judgment of
the Supreme Court of Missouri in the
case of the Ford Manufacturing
Company against the Insurance
Company of North America and the
Fire Association of Philadelphia
which is now pending. This later case
was decided in favor of the plaintiff
in the Audrain County Circuit Court,
in 1915, and was appealed to the Su-
preme Court.
The Ford Manufacturing Co. had a
case against the Insurance Company
of North America for $4,000 on q
policy, to be tried in the June tern
of the Court. P. H. Cullen, attorney
for the plaintiff, and Charles R
0bermeyer, attorney for the de-
lfendant, has filed stipulations il
the case which was to have
been tried in the Audrain Count.
Court, on July II to abide with tn,
decision to be made by the Suprem,
Court in the Fire Association case
) That is, il the Supreme Court decide
in favor of the plaintiff in that case
, judgment will be given to the plaintiff
in the case against the Insurance CO
of North America. No further pro
ceedings will be taken in the case un
til final decisions are made in the Fir
Association case.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
NORTHEAST BENTON ITEMS.

Fred Kellerhall and family from
Mt. Carmel visited Earl Douglas Sun
Jessie Cassiday, of Shreve-
port, La, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
John Stumpf, and brother, Clarence
johnson. = E. W. Rockwell and FAM
lily took an auto trip to Sturgeon, Mo-,
Sunday. = Reverend Head and wife
were entertained at Chas. Hilder-
brands Sunday. - Rev. Franc Mitch
ell is recovering his health and gain
ing strength. He hopes to- be in Ben
ton City next Sunday and preach a
short sermon in the morning. = Mrs
Brown Owens, of Mexico, visited with
relatives the first of the week. - Rev
Head, of the Christian Church, is
planning to begin meetings the sec
ond Sunday in September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
Thomas Fry Dead.

Thomas Fry, Of Auxvasse, who has
been ill for several weeks, died Tues
day. Mr.. Fry is nearly 10 years of
age and has been suffering from drop
sy.. Friday of last week his home
was destroyed by fire and he was
carried from his bed to safety. He
leaves son, F. Fry, of near Hatton
and two daughters, Mrs. E. B. Camp
bell, of Fulton, and Mrs. Mackey Kid
well of Auxvasse. Earl Brown of this
city is his nephew. The body was
buried in Westminster Cemetery
near Hatton, Wednesday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
Installing optical Department.

R. D. Worell is having an optical
department installed in his jewelry
store in the room previously occupied
by his office. This room will be fin
ished in white enamel and large mir
rors, and Mr.. Worrell says that It
will be one of the best optical depart
ments in this part of the country Mr
Ritter who took a special course ir
optical work, at Kansas City, last win
ter, will have charge of this depart
ment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
BENTON CITY ITEMS.

Rev. Head filled his appointment at
the Christian Church Sunday. - Fred
Kellerhalls and family from Middle
town visited relatives here Sunday
Mrs. J. w. Hines was at home Sun
day. - Quite number from here at
tended the Fourth of July celebration
in Mexico. - Frank Kellerhalls and
family and George Kellerhalls and
mother motored to Hannibal Sunday.
Miss Nora Williams returned from
Kansas City after two weeks visit
with relatives. - Allen Cox and Miss
Sallie Basmer spent Sunday in Mont
gomery City. - Brother Head spent
Sunday with Chas. Hilderbrand. -
George Russell and wife and Misses
Ester and frankie Northcutt motor
ed to Middletown Sunday. - johnson
G. Romans and Ed Hilderbrand shipp-
ed car of hogs and sheep to St
Louis Monday night. - Miss Laura
Cox spent Sunday with Pearl Hold
brook. - Mis- Georgia Miller spent
Sunday with Miss Nora Williams. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Laws, of Kan
sas City, are visiting relatives here
- Mrs. Basner returned home, afte
a few days spent with Mrs. AL. Har
rison. - Hicks Hoffess and family AM
Bob Fratchell spent Sunday in Mex
leo. - Miss Sallie Barkes returne
from Ripley, Iowa, after three week
visit with Mrs. Marion Barkes an
Mrs. Lloyd johnson. - Miss Luti
Boyd, of Santa Fe, is visiting friend
here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
UDRAIN COUNTY, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, JULY ls, 1916
LOCAL FARMERS TO HOLD
A DAIRY PICNIC SOON
The Attendance Of Twenty-Five Fam-
lilies at Big Picnic is Already
Assured.
FARMERS TELL OF PROBLEMS
Big Program Planned - Ball Game
and Rooster Chase in Morning
- Speaking in Afternoon.

Fully twenty five families have
agreed to attend the Dairy Farmers
Picnic to be held at the Walker Pol
lock farm on July goth. These peo-
pie are coming in the morning for an
all-day session. Each family has
promised to turn out full force with
basket lunch for the dinner, while
the necessary dairy products will be
provided by the Rock Spring Dairy.
The big event for the forenoon pro-
gram will be base ball game with
the dads on one side and the boys on
the other. A free-for-all rooster
chase wherein one White Leg
horn Rooster goes to the one who
catches him will show the best sprin-
ter. These events and others that
are being planned are sure to prepare
every one for the big lunch that will
be spread.
For the afternoon program sew
eral of the local dairy farmers will tell
of how and why they are in the busi-
ness of producing milk.
Mr.. Ed. M. Lawder of the Lawder-
dale Farm, has recently imported a
young Holstein bull from Iowa Of
which he is mighty proud. He will
tell why he selected this animal, why
he is breeding Holsteins and of what
benefit such sire is sure to be in his
herd.
Mr.. Lester Miller, of the Paramount
Stock Farm, has one of the very few
milking Shorthorn herds in Missou-
ri. He has the advantage of building
on the work his father has carried or
there for several years, which puts
his ahead Of the majority Of suct
herds. The late James ]. Hill was al
admirer of this class of cattle ant
Mr.. Miller has agreed to tell Of wha
the work he started is now accom-
: plishing.
There is always an open question
! with all who are considering buying
: few cows as to which is the bes
: breed. So there will be several farm
r ers who have consistently milked seV
;. eral breeds and who have finally sci
{ tied on the best to tell us why. Nj
: Otto Schopp some years ago though
! the Jersey the queen of the dair
D world, but he has changed. But Nj
y Geo. Dean and Mike Shire still insi;
that there is no cow that can produC
. as proftably as a Jersey.
Hear these farmers and draw yor
own conclusions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
New Store Front.

Joseph Steinman Son are remod-
cling their store building. They have
moved their stock of shoes four doors
north of the building on North Wash
inptton, formerly occupied by them
and are remodeling the old store
building. The entire front is being
torn away and will be replaced with
a new white enamel, making theirs
one of the most attractive stores Of
the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13

MRS. Charles Carpenter has
blendid way of enjoying her large
|During car. Monday evening she
bok the residents Of the Kings
Home for Aged Women fol.
ride. They seldom have the oppor-
|unity to enjoy such an outing and as
be day had been a warm one, it
las all the more acceptible. Mrs.
carpenter is one of Mexico's most
Dpen hearted and finest women and
her example is well worth imitation
by others who own machines and can
AXE the "shut-ins" for an outing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
Giltner = Swarts.

VIM. A. Giltner, of Princeton,
Mimi, and Mrs. Sarah A. Swarts,
of Montgomery City, were mar
ried Saturday afternoon by Pro.
bate Judge VIZ w. Bolts in his
office. Mrs. Giltner was former
ly Miss Sarah Payne, and re-
sides in the eastern part of Au'
drain county. They will make
their home for the present al
Montgomery City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
THREE DROP OUT.
Three Progressive Candidates Notify
County Clerk of Withdrawal.

County Clerk Ross B. Cauthorn has
received notices of withdrawal from
three Progressive candidates for State
offices. Albert D. Nortoni, of St.
Louis, has withdrawn from the race
for Senator on the Progressive ticket;
w A. Shelton, of Unionville, Mo-, has
dropped out of the running for State
Treasurer, and W. E. Morrow, Of
West Plains, has sent notification Of
his withdrawal from the race for At
torney- General.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
Daughter for Mrs. ]. H. Locke.

Word was received here today of
the birth of daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. John Harold Locke, of st. Louis.
Mrs. Locke was formerly Miss Virgil
MIA MaddoS, of this city. She is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wood Mad
dox, who formerly lived here and a
niece of Mr.. and Mrs. R, R. Buckner,
of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
Not in Navy.

The report which recently came to
this city that Roy Creasey had joined
the navy, is without foundation az
cording to a communication we have
from Mr.. Creasey. He is still with the
National Bank of Commerce in st.
Louis where he has a splendid posi-
tion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
Rantist Ladies' Lawn Fete.

The Baptist ladies will give lawn
fete at the w. W. Pollock home Fri
day evening, July Ia Everybody in
yited to attend. Program starts at
s o'clock sharp.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13

Chas. Wright spent Sunday in this
city with his parents. Charles is at
tending summer school at the Uni
versity and working in a motorcycle
shop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
Fred Gardner Coming.

Col. Fred Gardner, Democrat
ic candidate for Governor, is ex-
pected in this city Friday even
ing, July 21, at which time ne
will deliver a speech at the Court
Housp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
Reminder.

Deposit your coupons for me
at Cantrell's Store as the contest
closes July 26. You get cou-
pons on all purchases and ac-
counts you pay at store. | am
13 years old; help me win the
piano. Your help will be appre-
ciated. Margaret oeiD.
d and w 1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
YouNGs CREEK ITEMS.

Will Wainscott sold 33 head Of fat
hogs to Bob Mundy for $9.4O per lOO
pounds. They averaged 1876 pounds
- Roy johnson sold Charlie Powell
II head of spring lambs for &c per
mound. - Mrs. C. T. Mallinckrodt, OF
St. Charles, is visiting her cousin, j.
T. Scheiffer, and family. - Leila Nc
Intosh, of Mexico, is the guest OF Mrs
Alice Asbury this week. - Forrest
Berry and family motored to Mexico
Sunday evening to visit Mrs. Berry's
cousins. Mrs. John Fisher and family
and Frank Beam and family, of Han
nibal. - There was quite crowd at
Midway Sunday for the all day meet
ing. The pastor, Rev. st. Clair, preach
ed morning and evening. The ladies
served a nice diner. - Ed Pitcher, Of
Long Branch, has new car; also
John Blum and Tom Stewart, Of Mo
limo. - Mr.. JOHN Ellis and wife anc
Mr.. Milt Householder and wife visit
ed Mrs. Annie Moore and family Sun
day. Park Rogers, of Santa re
spent the Fourth with his uncle, u. L
Scheiffer. - Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Mar
tin and Miss Ads Squires spent las
Tuesday at G. T. Scheiffer's. - Tn
fish frys and picnics were many las
week and the people, both old an
young enjoyed them and your humbl
scribe did enjoy sampling those deli
cious fish and good cakes. - We wer
sorry to hear of the death Of Mr.. Ja'
Watts, Of Mexico. We extend sym
pathy to the sorrowing family. =
Claude Galloway and Otto Carpento
and family went to Moberly last Sur
day for a visit with relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13

Mrs. ]. C. wilkins, of Oklahoma
City, Okla, who has been visiting in
this city with Mrs. W, G. Burks, went
to st. Louis Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13

Pete Bedell, former resident Of
this city, now living in Nevada, Mo-,
was 81 years old July a. Pete is said
to be as active as ever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
Four Prisoners to Penitentiary.

Sheriff J. W. Barnett took four
prisoners to the penitentiary at JEFF
ferson City Tuesday. Charles Far
mer has a penitentiary sentence OIL
two years for sodomy; "sonnyBoy"
Mitchell, colored, has five years toE
murder; Clarence Christian and JAS
Russell. both colored, each have two
voar sentences for grand larceny
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13

M. T. Baker, of this city, return
ed Saturday from business trip to
Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13

Regular five cent perfumed toilet
soap, special price while they last, 2
for Sc. SMITH BROS. d-w-1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
Hav Tools.

Forks, pulleys, carriers, rope, etc,
Dry & Sappington.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13

IN this issue of the Ledger will be
found the statement of the Bank Of
Rush Hill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
,argain in Reading
Matter

Ths Mexice Weekly Ledger. ths Mis-
.ouh RuralisL Ths Missouri Valley
Farmer and the Household Magazins
an TO new Subscribers only, one year,
cash In advance, s1.oo.
R. M. WHITE & SON, LEDGER,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13

S. ]. Smith, of Columbia, is visiting
his brother in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-07-13
Bale Ties.

Bale Ties.
Big Stock. Price the lowest for
spot cash d2t-w1t
Dry & Sappington.
Tonopah daily bonanza., 1916-10-07
ISLANDERS VIEWS
WILL Be PRESENTED

tBy Associated Press.)
ST. THOMAS, Danish West Indies.
Oct. THE legislature OF the islands
of st. Thomas and St Croix. follow
ing instructions sent by the com.
mittee OF the Danish parliament in
Copenhagen, have delegated members
to go to Copenhagen and present the
views of the islanders on the sale of
the Danish West Indies to the United
States.
st. Croix has delegated as its dele
gates Messrs. Stakemann, Coulter
and Fleming, and St Thomas has
appointed Messrs. Christianson. Jor-
gensen and Roberts. All are in
structed not to recommend reforms
The legislature of st. Thomas has
sent a cablegram to the parliamen
tary committee favoring the sale
A mass meeting will be held at st
Thomas soon to obtain the views oi
the inhabitants. The delegates tc
Copenhagen will leave next Tuesday
by way Of Porto Rico.
Tonopah daily bonanza., 1916-10-07
CANDY SALE HELD At
THE SCHOOL BUILDING

A candy booth arranged in the
entrance to the gymnasium was the
center of attraction at the high school
building yesterday afternoon. The
sale was conducted by the staff of
the "Prospector" and had been widely
advertised In the various rooms of
the school. The results far exceeded
the expectations of the promoters.
Although all the high school girls had
brought home made candy galore and
the high school boys had donated two
bits each, there was not enough to
meet the clamor for the toothsome
dainties. In few short minutes the
candy was gone and the treasury of
the "Prospector" enriched to the tune
of something like $50.
The "Prospector" staff has deter
mined this year to publish credit
able high school annual and to begin
early in the term to collect funds for
the purpose. The success of their
first venture-this candy sale-has
given them much encouragement.
Tonopah daily bonanza., 1916-10-07
ADJUSTMENTS
BUTLER THEATER

THE Masked Rider" thrilling
five part Metro production, will be
the attraction at the Butler this even.
ing, with Harold Lockwood and NAV
Allison in the leading roles, and
promises to be one OF the sensations
OF the season. 1t is strong. vital
story Of the mountains, dealing with
the desperate methods employed by
gang of moonshiners before thew
are rounded up by government
agents. Mr.. Lockwood, in the dual
role of the country parson and the
masked rider, is responsible for the
breaking up of the band, and In 80
doing wins the heart of "the flower
of the mountains" the delightful role
essayed by Miss Allison.
Sidney Drew, In one of his latest
one-reel comedies, Will also be shown
and for the kiddies, a juvenile com.
edy, Sunny Boy at the Dog Show
which will tickle the little folks" an
all the actors are children Just llke
themselves. These are ideal picturas
for children, and the grown.ups eniov
them just as well.
Tomorrow, Farmer AL Falfa.s Esg
Citement," Paramount-Bray cartoon
comedy, and Fannie Ward, America,s
most versatile photoplay star In
For the Defense" detective storv
of engrossing interest. No star q,
the legitimate stage who has entered
in the greater field of photoplay act.
ing, has achieved within 30 short a
time the phenomenal success that
has come to Fannie Ward, the famous
American comedienne. The scenes
OF For the Defense" are laid In New
York and in the beautiful west. II IL
| a story of great suspense from begin
ming to end.
. DO not forget the vaudeville Mon
day--matinee and night-featurinl
the girl with the two natural voices
Team direct from Hippodrome thea
| ter, Los Angeles.
Tonopah daily bonanza., 1916-10-07
ENGLAND DESIRES TO
. RESTORE OLD FOOTING

tBy Associated Pressl
LONDON, Oct. I've are anxious
to restore to its old footing the
ancient friendship and commercial in
tercourse between the two countries"
declared Lord Robert Cecil. minister
of war trade, today in an interview
with the Associated Press CORE
spondent, in which he replied to the
recent statement of Premier Ham
marksjold OF Sweden.
To the assertion of the Swedish
premier that Great Britain is arbi-
trarily limiting the imports into
Sweden, Lord Robert said that Great
Britain has always been and now is
ready to enter into fresh negotiations
for a trade agreement with Sweden
in which case allowances would be
made for all of Sweden's require
ments, which, he admitted, are
greater now than before the war
owing to the development of her In
dustrles. The minister of war trade
declared. incidentally, that the British
blacklist violates no rule or law OF
equity.
Tonopah daily bonanza., 1916-10-07
TONOPAH H. S. TEAM
WILL PLAY At BISHOP

Mr.. Cross, director OF athletics in
the high school, today announces the
closing OF a contract with Bishop for
a football game at Bishop on the
fourth day of November. This will
give the local team something to
work hard for, as those who saw the
husky farmer lads from lnyo county
play the game in Tonopah last fall
will know. The trip doubtless will
be made in autos unless the weather
should interfere.
The coming Saturday, Goldfeld and
Tonopah will measure strength in the
first game of the season at Goldfield.
Every boy ON the local team has ex-
pressed a determination to meet the
scholastic requirements of the Tono-
pah high school in order to be In
line for the opportunity to play in
the first game. The team that will
go against Goldfield has not yet been
selected, as number of boys are
practicing diligently and also keeping
well up in their studies. The team
will be announced ON Friday of the
coming week. The team selected
for the first game will not necessarily
be the varsity team for the season
the way they plan at that time ant
the manner they meet the training
and scholastic requirements of the
school thereafter will determine the
standing of each boy on the team
Coach Merrill is proving that hi
knows the game and, as he says, hi
would rather coach football thai
eat," these facts added to the spiri
shown by the boys presage a sue
cessful season for Tonopah.
Mr.. Cross expects to give the Tone
pah people opportunity to see tn
boys in action on the local gridirol
in games with Goldfield, Reno, Uni
versity second team and Winnemucca
in addition to the big Thanksgiving
game with the Carson Indian school
Tonopah daily bonanza., 1916-10-07
BIT OF GALLANTRY
WINS HIM 100000
Frank H. Canning, Who Protected
a Woman In Fight, Remem-
bered In Her Will.

Philadeiphia.-Asa a result of a bit OF
gallantry to a woman more than three
years ago Frank II. Canning, formerly
OF this city and later OF Clarksboro. N.
j., is to receive $4,000.
Mrs. j. Il. Elkins of Detroit, widow
Of wealthy ranch owner, died several
weeks ago, leaving an estate OF $780,
600. Half OF the money goes to Mr..
Canning. the remainder to a charitable
institution In Detroit. Mrs. Elkins was
formerly Miss Irene Chadley Of this
city.
Miss Chadley was returning to her
home on trolley car late one night.
She was the only woman on the car.
the other passengers being half doz-
en- intoxicated men and Mr.. Canning
Suddenly fight started, and one of the
men brushed against Miss Chadley
and threatened her. Mr.. Canning plac-
ed himself In front of the woman and,
with the aid Of the conductor. manag.
ed to overcome the rowdies.
Miss Chadley was 80 upset that Mr.
Canning called a cab and rode with
her to her home In West Philadelphia.