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Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21
KINGS DAUGHTERS MEET.
Will Cooperate in Work of Social
Service Association.

At the meeting Of the Kings Daugh-
ters held at the Baptist Church Tues
day afternoon, it was agreed that the
organization would Cooperate with
Miss Cordelia RAM and the Social
Service Association in every way pos
sble. Miss RAM spoke at the meet
ing and gave an outline of her work
telling many practical ways in which
the Kings Daughters could aid hel
in her work.
The lesson, "The Red Cross Move
ment," was conducted by Mrs. W. N
Jones.
The report of the bazaar was made
The Daughters cleared about one hun
dred dollars by this bazaar, a larg
part of which came through the "Mad
in Mexico" booth.
The Christmas dinner for the King
Daughters Home will be provided b
the friends of the Home in Mexie
and many gifts have been receive
for the Home from Kings Daughter
in various parts of the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21
ICRUsADE CoMMANDRY ELECTS
H. D. Lllewellyn Elected Commander
for Third Time Tuesday Night.

The Crusade Commandry, Knights
Templar, No. 23, held their annual
election in the Masonic Hall Tuesday
night. The following officers were
lctd:
Emminent Commander, H. D. Lllew-
ellyn.
Generalissimo, j. j, Wood.
Captain General, John T. Marshall
Treasurer, 7. J. Kelso.
Recorder, ]. j. Steele.
This will be Mr.. Llewellyn's third
year as Emminent Commander. Thif
lodge was chartered in 1872 and at tht
present time has 105 members.
Nine new members were knightet
during the past year, the largest mum
ber to be taken into the organization
for several years.
Rev. E. S. Gibbs, Prelate of tn
Commandry, has held that position
for the past tewnty years.
Sunday, the Commandry will act a
escort to the Masonic Blue Lodge
when they observe st. John, the Di
vines day, at the Episcopal Church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21

and will always be found doing his
part in the direction Of making a
greater city. The A. P. Green Fire
Brick Company is one of the most
successful industries Of the kind any
where in the world, and has put Mex
leo directly on the map in all the
trade centers, not only in this country,
but in foreign countries where the
brick is shipped.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21
Circuit Court Notes.

A decree was granted the plaintiff
Monday afternoon in the divorce case
filed by Annie P. Keith against Reu-
ben P. Keith, of Vandalia. In her Pc
tition the plaintiff alleged indignities
and asked she be given alimony for
the support of herself and three min
or children, Clay, Rita and Annie.
The Court granted her a decreee and
alimony.
The suit brought by S. G. Groves,
administrator of the estate of Isaac
Mcknight against Mrs. Effie Dalby
for payment of two notes, one Tor
$3.50 and another for $3.50, was tried
in the Circuit Court Tuesday morning
The jury found for the defendant
on the first count and for the PLAIN
tiff on the second count and awarded
him Judgment for the amount OF
s276.36, being the principal and IN
terest on the second note to date.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21
DECEMBE
R. M. WHITE & SON, Editor. and Props.

protection to society? The taxes we
pay is to keep up the government and
to support our public schools. Would
you want to live in state that had no
public schools? Even if we do say
that our taxes is a hard debt to pay,
not one Of us really thinks SO. We
are only iesting, and know better
There is no debt that we contrac;
that we should pay more cheerfully
than our taxes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21
cHAL BLUM, DEPUTY SHERIFF.

SHERIFF ELECT JAMES G.
FORD is being complimented general
ly on his appointment Of Chal Blum,
one of Audrain county's most sub
stantial farmers, as Deputy Sheriff Of
Audrain County. On the first Of JAN
uary Colonel Ford will be sworn in
as Sheriff, and Blum as Deputy sher-
If, and they will assume their duties
at once, and will make efficient of.
fieers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21

]. w. Gallaher is home from Dallas
Texas, where he has been at the
bedside of his sister, Mrs. Timber
lake, who is quite i'll. Mr.. Gallaher
reports SHE is some better. Mrs. J
IL. Strict and daughter are in Dal'
las with Mrs. Timberlake and will
remain there throughout the holidays
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21
BRICK co DOUBLES CAPACTT'

BRICK co DOUBLES CAPACITY.
THE A. P. GREEN FIRE BRICK
COMPANY has nearly doubled its ca
pcity, and in q month or so will have
tSenty-two modern kiIns, A. P.
Green has the utmost confidence in
the growth and prosperity of Mexico
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21
EVERYBODY BELIEVES IN

PA1lNG IAAES.
REFERRING to the annual COM
plant about paying taxes, the Arm
strong, Mo-, Herald editorially says
Eyes, County and State taxes are
due, a hard debt to pay, did you say
But who would want to live in coun.
try that had no law and order and nc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21

Mrs. j. W. Burlington and daughter
are in Louisiana the guests Of DR.. and
Mrs. J. w. Crewdson, Mrs. -Buffing-
toms parents. They will return home
after Christmas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21

DR.. Hawkins, fieldman for Wash
ington University, st. Louis, will
address the student body Of Mcmillan
High School Friday. His address will
be illustrated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21

Give your family one of our cars
Christmas morning. Get our prices
with free storage until spring. Most
cars are advancing. 6-3t wit
Hoxsey & Sunnen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21

Miss Blanche Cove leaves for Sc
dalia this week where she will visit
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21
Lots Of Fun Skating!

if you have a pair of good skates.
you can get them at L. Roy Ferris
Hardware Store. DIT wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21

Store your cars with us and use
them every day, if you want to, or
as often as you wish, for $500 per
month. Hoxsey & Sunnen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21
Don't Forget.

We have a stock of toys that will
please the kiddies. L. Roy Ferris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21

Buy the boy a nice little shot gun or
rifle for Xmas. Dry & Sappington.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21

President E. E. Reed, of Westmln-
ster College, Fulton, was in Mexico
Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21
HEnGEnALE NEWS.

Hedgedale will have short Christ
mas program and tree Friday after
noon; everyone invited. - MIR. and
Mrs. Roy Barkley were in Mexico on
Thursday. - Leroy Shook spent Thurs
day night with Edmond Witchie. -
Clark Sims baby who has been i'll, is
better. - Henry Beckman butchered
Thursday. - The Kircher family have
the measles. - Mr.. Merwyn Fisher
finished shucking corn last week. -
]. R. Shook took two wagon loads Of
wheat and oats to Mexico Friday. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Barkley spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Witchie
- Miss Flossie Barkley spent the
week end with her aunt, Miss Sally
Calhoun. - Mr.. Bethel, Mr.. Robert
James, and Mr.. Fisher dug for Goa
on Mr.. Fishers place. - ]. R. SnooE
took off 8 hundred bushels OF oats
and wheat last week. He received
fifty cents per bushel. - Geo. Down.
and family spent Sunday with Henr!
Holderman in Rush Hill - Mrs. Nea
and son spent Sunday with Harr.
Carnes and wife in Rush Hill. - TIL
Christian Church people VIII have
rabbit hunt this week. -- Mr. and Mrs
Val Erdel spent Sunday with Mr.. an
Mrs. F. F. Witchie. -- Mr.. and Mrs
]. R. Shook spent Sunday with Pet
Erdel and family.
These are letters written by the firs
four grades. They are copies exact
ly as the children wrote them then
selves:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21

Mixed nuts. Buy them at Smith
Bros. DE- wi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21

t. T. Morris is home from bust
ness trip to Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21
Star Points: Ada, Mrs. ]. R. Tho
mas.
Ruth, Mrs. R. A. Markwelll.
Esther, Mrs. B. F. Haskell.
Electa, Mrs. G. M. Null.

Warder, Mrs. Effie Marshall.
Sentinel, r. A. Markwell.
The closing number Of the pro-
gram was the enjoyment Of spread
at the Gem Candy Shop,
The steady increase in interest and
membership and the firm financial
standing of the o. e. s. is fast plac-
ing this chapter in the higher ranks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21
Dear Santa :

| Dear Santa:
| am a little girl six years old.
Please bring me little dresser, story
books, box of handkerchiefs, a pencil
box, and candy and nuts. Don't for
get my little brother, Calhoun, who
wants rocking horse.
With love, Florine Barkley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-21
Dear Old Santa:

Dear Old Santa:
| would like doll, doll bed, writing
desk, and candy. Don't forget my lit
tie brothers. Merry Christmas to
you. Frances Skeily'
Dear Old Santa Claus:
Please bring me an organ, ring
ldolI, handkerchiefs and candy. Sister
lAnna Lee wants doll cart.
Best wishes, Effle Sims
Dear Santa Claus:
For Christmas want "Flying Ar
row." 'coasting sled, box of paints
pencil box and candy.
Yours truly,
John Henry Caleb Shook.
Dear Santa Claus:
Santa Claus, / want gun, top
new horn, water pistol, pair OIL lc
skates, sled and candy. ! am just
little boy and do not want to TAX
everything from the others.
Ernest Fisher.
Dear Santa Claus;
| am little boy eight years ole
Please bring me rubber ball, watc
chain, paper caps, 10 cents, carpente
box, Our Best Color Box, SO cent
candy, nuts, and oranges. Do nc
forget my little brother and siste'
and my teacher, Miss Ruth.
Merry Christmas to you,
Wallace Witchie.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18
BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY
Clerks Mutual Protective Organiza-
ton Installs Officers.

The Clerks Mutual Benefit and Protec,
tive Association. a local relief organiza.
tion, celebrated its thirty-irst ami.
versary last night with a supper at the
Ebbttt House, where thirty-seven new
members were initiated. The following
officers were installed: Charles w. Hum
mer, president; Thomas E. Allen. vice
president; Lou J. Silverman, recording
secretary; Howard c. Fisher financial
secretary; J. Leo Kolb, treasurer; DR. c.
A. Weaver, medical examiner; Maurice
d. Rosenberg, attorney, and Chas. Shan
non, warden. These were installed by
Fred G. Schultz, past president.
Jack Weak and B. B. Vincent each
was presented a new hat, as a premium
for bringing in the greatest number of
members. Maurice D. Rosenberg and
Isaac Cans made the presentation.
Reports of officers show the assoc,s-
ton to be in hourishing condition All
OF the 200 members seemed to be well
pleased with the dividend paid this wear,
the checks having been mailed about 4
week ago. Since its organization. thew
have paid out thousands Of dollars in
sick and death benefits. besides rendering
assistance in other forms to a great
many Of It's members.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18
POTATO CROP DECLINES
BY 100000 BUSHELS
Practically 100000 Bushels Lost in
Month of September.

The month Of September, having a con-
siderable proportion of sunny days, was
generally favorable for the harvesting of
crops, for threshing, fall plowinE where
not too dry, and was warm and favorable
to the maturity Of late growing crops up
to about the middle Of the month, when
killing frosts throughout the North Cen
trail States, Kentucky and Montana
stopped further growth Of most of the
late corn, potatoes, and all tender garden
truck in that portion OF the country, not.
however, until after the bulk Of the corn
had matured.
Lighter frosts occurred at the same time
and later in other portions of the North
while killing frosts, general through the
northern belt at the close of the month.
left little growing vegetation.
In the South proper, the late crops are
maturing harvesting is progressing rap
idly, and the weather has generally been
ideal, although rain is much needed In
many sections.
The net results Of the month show
further losses Of 10000 bushels of spring
wheat and practically 100000 bushels
OF potatoes, bringing the latter crop to
the round figure Of 800, OO,OCO bushels, al
most 60Ooo,00o bushels below the crop of
last year.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18
RENEWED YOUTH FOR
CONSTIPATED OLD
FOLKS
Inactive Livers Age People.
How to Prevent.
This.

=, everybody needs to take Rood -
tharSic every once in a while IN k.sn
Lhe hVer active and the bowels 6roI
taLLer the age Of thirty this is mors
Ildh ever necessary. Failure - AZ
ms IS What makes so many headscbaS
II IS what makes people dvsDen+To
snd blue. and II Is what maEss o-,I nc
PED old folks with wrinkIed facaS az a.
yellow, leathery skins. Also n Sut
the bottom Of many chronic "a d
iyer' bowel and kidney troubles L.
We advise everybody, and old toIr.-
IN IN particular, to take this home treafs
ment-an Mr. tablet at might a. -
very hTst sign of constipation JnJje
seStlon or heartburn. 1t gIves o,ISal.
EeIler without pain or gripping. and bs1
lhs a NeEetable compound without al
omeI or habit-forming drugs n is 81
harmless as lump OF sugar. Do tbis
every once in a while and you'II LIS
wen. Natures Remedy (NR TabTstsS
acts Denehcially on the kidneys 80
Tects and tones up the stomach ia.
digestion, makes the liver active oDS
relieves rheumatism and constipatioinCl ION
Get a 25c box Of Mr. Tabiets~TaIIiia,
one tonight and you'll feel better f1
lhe morning. Your money becE ~
you want it All Druggists,
PeopIe,S Drug StOress 7th and X, -.L
!, and nd rs 9TH and VI, and 18th and II
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18
CAPITAL Contributing
TO CAMPAIGN Golfers
People of District. Although Disfran-
chised. Aid Political Parties.

Insistent demands from both national
committees in charge OF the Presidential
campaign that funds be forthcoming, re.
suited yesterday in renewed vigor on the
part Of local political headquarters for
the accumulation of funds.
Although no residents OF the District
have the privilege OF the ballot, the sum
total Of campaign contributions from
washington will be enough to endow q
home for superannuated politicians.
The Republican fund will not be as
large as in former campaigns, for the
Republicans are out OF power and cannot
put pressure on government employees.
The Democrats, however, have received
a comfortable bundle Of yellowbacks
from Uncle Sans workers, and more
will be forthcoming on the next Federal
pay day. They have opened finance
headquarters at Fifteenth and F streets,
with Edmond Mallet in charge. He is
authorized to give receipts for contribu-
tons to the Wilson fund, and double Sc
curity Is AFFORDED by a receipt from the
national headquarters. The Republicans
nave the same system.
Not a few OF the government workers
hesitate to be seen around political head
quarters since a change in adnninistra-
ton may result to their DISADVANTAGES
For that reason both committees an
nounce they will be glad to receive con-
trtbutions by mail
In the last days Of the campaign doubt
ful states are making demands for money
and the national committees are pourinp
Il in as needed. The Republicans will
spend about 100000 before the polls are
opened and the Democrats about 500 900
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18
CLASS IN BARBERING
URGED FOR SCHOOLS

Fourteen young men want to become
BARRIERS at public expense,
Ihey have signed a petition requesting
the school board to add a course in bar
bering to the curriculum of the Cordozo
vocational night school They cite the
fact that the daily advertisements for
BARRIERS in the newspapers show that
there Is demand for members of the
trade and further state that there Is at
present no school where it can be taught
The signers of the petition are: Albert
Adams, Abraham Chew, Harry Robin
son, George Robinson, Richard Reed
Merle Shelton, Clinton NiCkens, George
Bonds, Greed Sayles. Charles Wheeler
Harry Mischeux. Tolbert Bowling VIII
lam Brown, and Joseph Taylor.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18

and gooseberry bushes and Towering cur
rants on the Quincy farm at Center Har-
Dor n. H, destroyed in the effort to
prevent the spread Of the deadly white
pine blister rust which threatens the de-
structlon OF all Of the white pine, not
only in New England, but throughout the
entire United States
MT Quincy is chairman OF the executive
committee OF the American Forestry As
soCiation, Washington. D. c., which is
now sending out warnings throughout the
country that white pine OF a total value
Of $26l. 600, 900 now is threatened with de-
struction by the white pine blister rust.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18
BONCOMPAGNI
GETS WEDDING LICENSE

applied for a license to marry Miss Mar
garet Preston Draper, daughter of Will
lam F. Draper, OF Washington.
Cardinal Gibbons and Mgr William T
Russell are to officlate at the wedding,
which will take place October .. Prince
BOncompagni belongs to a distinguished
family Of the old Roman patriciate. Miss
Draper is well known here.
John Baldwin Cochran, president of the
Franklin National Bank, accompanied
the prince to the office Of the license clerk
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18
PLAN TO FEDERALIZE
RAILROADS OPPOSED

state commissions which have juris-
dictton over trolley companies and
railroads have combined to oppose the
plan Of the railroads to secure legisla-
ton at the hands of Congress, which
Will lessen the power of the local au-
thorities and give increased duties to
Federal boards.
The companies, smarting under a
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18

divided power, want a central author
lty, and the National Association OF
railway Commissioners, which meets
in Washington for general sessions on
november Il. is on record as opposing
the federalizing plan.
The Newlands subcommittee OF Con-
gress will begin its sessions here m
November 90 and consider legislation
that will broaden the powers Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18
DISCUSSES SHYLoCK
Mrs. Henry Mott Addre..e, Sb,Ls,
peare Society

The Shakespeare Society OF Amerca
met last night in the Cairo. Mrs Henri
Elliott Mott, Of New York and Virginia
spoke on "Shylock Is Ny Name"
Rev. George Buckler, president OF the
society. introduced the speaker.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18
Kaiser Sees U. S. Official

Berlin (via SayviIIe wireIass) Oot =,
emperor William, while visiting Scbosn-
orunn' Austria, received Capt Briggs
military attache Of the United states
En- moassy, at Vienna, who is about To de-
part ~ uo
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18
WOULD PROTECT WHITE PINE

Setting an example to other land own
ers in New England and New York
State, Charles F. Quincy, Of New York
City, yesterday ordered all of the currant
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18

Every nov and then Chick Evans takes a d1y o.
piOnEhip.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-18

A mixture q iron HOers, sand AM ce-
ment is being used exDerinerrau,, IN
France as a top dressing for highways
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-04-11
DUTCH SHIP RIJNDUK
Is DAMAGED BY MINE
tRy Associated Press. J

LONDON, April S-The Dutch steam
er Rijndijk, which was yesterday report
ed damaged off the Scilly Islands, struck
a mine. according to Lloyds, which to-
day reports her as now in harbor with
her holds full of water The Rijndijk
was bound from Portland for Rotter-
dam.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-04-11
School Children
Are Urgedto Aid
TeutOn War Loan

correspondence of the AS
ISOLATED Press with subscriptions to
the fourth German war loan scarcely
under way, appeals to the school chill
dren 70 repeat their efforts during the
earlier loans are already being sent out.
This time especial emphasis is being
laid on the possibility of pupils in
higher schools, who are now or have
been earning money of their own. sub
scribing even more than they did last
time.
School children subscribed to the thirO
loan about 4O.O0O,OOO marks. it is esti-
mated. In twenty institutions in Berlin
alone the pupils put in S2,663 marks IN
sums of one mark upward. To encour-
age a repetition of this willingness to
subscribe. the magistrate OF Berlin has
arranged to supply to the schools such
clerical necessities as appeals to par
ents, receipts and subscription blanks,
so that no school will be under any
expense and may subscribe, clear, as
much as possible.
Many boys in higher schools, it is
said, have of late been earning even
more money than many adults in nor
NAL times, and yet, of course, do not
have an adults expenses. These higher
schools and continuation schools must
be modified" says the first appeal
These sums must wherever possible
be made Equitable for the fourth war
loan"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-04-11
GERMAN CONSUL'S CASE
BEFORE U. S. GRAND JURY
Claim Carl Luderitz Connect
ed With fraudulent Pass
port Issue to Spy


WASHINGTON. April s.-The gov
.rnment's investigation of the alleged
connection of. Carl A. Luderitz. German
sonsuI at Baltimore. with the issue OF
IN American passport to Horst Won der
lolita, a confessed German spy. under
he name OF Bridgman Taylor. has
reached a point where the next step is
% lay the. facts before federal grand
Jury.
The story told TO department Of jus
tice agents BY Won der Goltz at New
York is TO be made the basis Of grand
jury action. In his statement Won der
Goltz is quoted as saying ne went to
Baltimore with a letter from Captain
Won Papen. the former German military
attache here. requesting the consul to
aid Won der Goltz in any way he could.
Von der Goltz mas told the agents he
discussed with Luderitz plans OF OBJ
tanning fraudulently an American pass
port.
Won der Goltz' story. IL is said. has
been corroborated by the prisoner
Tucker. arrested three weeks ago at FL
Paso and now held at Ellis Island.
Tucker. IL is asserted. was familiar
with Won der GoltE' plans TO obtain an
American passport and has corrObOrated
ron der Goltz' story in its essentials
Department agents have obtained
other material for the investigation
from Baltimore lawyer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-04-11
SALYARDS SENTENCED To
SIX YEARS FOR FORGERY
Declares His Reformation Was
Prevented by Detectives
Hounding Him

Emory Salyards, confessed forger, who
declares that his reformation has been
prevented by detectives, who are hound
ing him, was sentenced to serve six
years in the penitentiary by Judge Ben
H. Hill, of the criminal division of the
superior court Saturday.
Salyards admitted forging a number
OF checks here in 1915 and he entered
a plea in two cases. where he obtained
IN aggregate sum of $500. Judge Hill
sentenced him to serve three years for
each case, the second sentence to begin
at the expiration of the first.
SaIyards was brought here from Rich
mond, Va, where he served a sentence
FOR forgery for which he was convicted
after he is alleged to have cashed forged
checks here.
Salyards entered his plea last week
and was arraigned for sentence Satur-
day He had interested w. Woods White
and other prominent Atlanta people in
lis case by the remarkable story which
he related, and they endeavored to have
him placed on probation.
With Salyards when he was sentenced
was his wife, a pretty young Minnesota
girl, who has stood by him in all of his
troubles.
Salyards declares that soon after he
left college he met an old friend, who
took him to his room, and while he was
there the friend was placed under ar
rest for stealing a large sum of money.
He was grilled and an effort to impli-
cate him was made. but when they failed
to involve him. the detectives did not
leave him alone, he said, but kept hound
ing him so he was prevented from keep
ing a job. Finally, he says, he was
driven to commit a forgery.
Salyards declares that he wants to re-
form and would have reformed long ago
had the detectives permitted him.