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Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
SHERIFF,S SALE.

By virtue and authority Of geneH
execution issued from the office Of
Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Aud'sa
County, Missouri, returnable at m
September term, 1915, Of said eou,E
and to me directed, in favor OF u;
Merchants Laclede National BANK y
st. Louis. and against William 7
Atkinson and J. B. Evans, nave lesl.
ed upon and seized all the right, uIls,
interest and claim Of the sad wl,lsm
+. Atkinson. of, in and to the 1ollO"'
ing described real estate, to.Wit'
South Half ~ of Sc SW o. oss rs.
ton Twenty four f2l) Twp. fifty ons
(51) Range nine (9l, being am .A9 L
described in conveyance snow"
Record Book SO, page l6S;
1473 acres part Of NE NV Of r. n.
ton Twenty Five (25), TOWNSHIP
Fifty one (5tl, Range nine w, ps ~.
same land described in conve Sio
shown in Record Book BE-, page S A
157 acres part OF Fast half 4 !,
West half (h) Of Section l panss
two 1927 Twp. fifty one toll Nans'
ten (10). Book IS. page 4Os' nt,,.,
"a acres part of Sc SW oil tnv
(16) and NE NV Of Section tWen,,
two 1927 TwD. fifty one tol' mana
ten (10), Book 35, page 4lV' ~ M
46A acres part Of West nan .sr
.SW Sc & Sc SW Of Section lou MN
(14l Twp. fifty two (52l Range 's
(8), Book SO, page $50, ~ hop
East half ~ of Sc and tass 20,
% of SW Sc of Section Ioua aiobt
(14) Twp. fifty two (52) Range e'S'
(sl Book 38, page 329; gG
NE Sc & Sc NE of thirty lout cW W i
& SW NV & West half III Of o" t,Sr
Sec thirty five 1857 Twp, fllty D.cs
t52) Range six (6), Book 90 PFC
374. c,-r.r
Part of lot eight ~, City Sq PSsS
number forty two (42) Mexico D'
33, page 524. fsO,
feet of Lot nine (9), City Survey w.
AZ, Mexico, Book 81, page 5V5' roHries
Lot two (2) Block one W
Add to Mexico. ~, County
Lot six (6), Block SIX toJ'
Add to Mexico. u,rtb half
26.32 A west of road, in NoLsH G6l,
M Of SW of Section slx' 81 Book
Twp. fifty (50) Range nIne t''
al. page 245. "a, East.
holm Add to Mexico. m NJ, h.
Lots three (3) and four '4''
Heizers Add to Mexico ~ T, j.
Lot one ~, Block one w
Add to Mexico. aid cour.
All lying and being in the Snp will
ty, and State Of Missouri An"
FRIDAY, THE 18TH DAY; OF OD
GENDER, A. D., 1870 Circuit
III being the 23rd day Of the Ci me
Court Of said County,, 9etW t%orenoop
hours Of nine o'clock IN t9t ,rnoon Of
and five o'clock in the atteL"g House
hat day. at the East Court d nUnty
IN the CITY Of Mexico, Oo oornc,
II Audrain, aforesaid, sen " Si1' reqdir.
" so much thereof as may w bighest
ID, at public vendue, to me h %ist 10
bidder. for cash in hand tsupisl to
III prior liens and Judgs' nnsts,
~ ' j. ". BARNETT, Mo-
Il-4t Sheriff Of Audrain oou"''
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

Joe A. Gregory, who is the youngest
auetioneer In the West is a Mexico
boy, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Greg
DRY, who has met with splendid sue
cess in his chosen work in but a short
time, Mr.. Gregory Is a stock feeder
of some size and always has some good
ones preparing for the market. In
1911 he took a course in stock judg-
ing at Missouri University and later
was graduated from the Missouri Auc-
ton School, the largest and most SUE
cessful in the world.
Mr.. Gregory has cried many of the
largest sales in this section during the
past two years and is already booked
for sales during the winter. He is
one Of the best known young men in
Audrain county, while his reputation
as a successful ~auctioneer is rapidly
spreading throughout Missouri.
His success has proven his ability in
this work and possessing a pleasing
personality, he has made many
friends wherever he has gone. Nj.
Gregory finds his experience in iudg-
ing stock an excellent asset in his
ability to make a sale a success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
WANTED!
SCRAP RON, OLD
AUTOT TIRES LDRUB.
HIDES, FEATHERS &
|PELTS AT HIGHEST
PRICES. SAM NORRIS
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that letters
Of testamentary upon the estate o.
R. H. DUDLEY, Deceased,
Of Audrain County, Missouri, have
been granted the undersigned, by the
Probate Court Of said county, bearing
date Nov. 20, 1916.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance within six
months after date of said Letters or
they may be preeluded from any ben
eft of such estate and if such claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the time of the publication Of this no
tee, they will be forever barred.
GEO. W. ADAMS,
4l-4t Executor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that letters
Of administration upon the estate of
LOUISA L. BARNES, Deceased,
of Audrain County, Missouri, have
been granted the undersigned, by the
Probate Court of said county, bearing
date of Nov. 81, 1916.
All persons having claims against
said estate r required to exhibit
them to me for allowance within six
months after date of said Letters or
they may be precluded from any ben
eft Of such estate and IL such claims
be not exhibited within n year from
the time of the publication Of this no
tice, they will be forever barred.
4O-4t WILLARD. II. BARNES,
Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
EDM0NSTON MAKES THIRD
Mexico Boy Listed as Quarterback on
Team.

Jim Tom Edmonston, OF this city,
made quarterback on the all-Mis-
souri, conference third eleven this year.
Mr.. Edmonston is quarter for Central
College.
The choice was made by the coaches
of the various schools. The men on the
third team, in a majority Of cases, were
Of second team caliber, but lacked in
one or two qualifications for making
the second. Edmonston is the young
est man to make any Of the three
teams.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
satarfh ta a local disease, greatly In
INC in order TO cure Ii you must
take an Internal remedy, Halls Ca
tarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts thru the blood on the mucous SUR
races OF the system. Halls Catarrh
cure was prescribed by one Of the best
physicians in this country FOR years. n
is composed Of some Of the best tonics
known, combined with some Of the
best blood purifiers. The perfect COM
bination Of the ingredients in Halls
Catarrh Cure Is what produces such
wonderful results in catarrhal condi-
tons. Send for testimonials. free.
F. !; CHENEY & co, Props. Toledo, o,
All Druggists. TIC.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
Farmer 70, Girl 10. Married.

MONTGOMERY, No, Dec. IL. -
A marriage license was issued here on
Saturday to Michael Rinkle, IS years
old. a bachelor and prominent farmer,
and Lizzie Won Vain, 10 years old.
They were married at their homo
near Middleton, No, by Rev. J. W.
HALEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

THE late Mary E. Eller was one Of
Audrain County's early settlers, and
most highly respected citizens. and a
native Of Galloway county. The de-
ceased was a woman Of fine charac-
ter, much beloved by all who knew
her, and the Ledger joins other friends
IN extending sineerest sympathy to
The bereayed family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

The Ledger for many years has
been e~ndeavoring 20 create a live in
terest in the sale ot Red Cross
Stamps, in Mexico, and we are delight
Ell to know that people of this commu-
nifty are becoming more interested
In this undertaking. The social ser
vice association is interested in this
work, which means that it will be a
success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

ALL these increases in wages under
what they call a free-trade tariff
must give the distinguished statisti-
clans Of the American Protective Tar
if League, the Manufacturers Asso-
citation and the Home Market Club
more than n kind Of pain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

IN the death Of Miss Frances Clan
don, Mexico loses one Of its splendid
young She was of that tyne
whose personality and lovely charac-
ter made friends Of all with whom she
came in contact and her influence in
the schools and among the children
who were under her tutelege will be
felt for years to come.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
Agent at st. Charles.

Robert Holmes, of this city, is now
agent for the Wabash at st. Charles,
Mr.. Holmes has been connected with
the Wabash in this city for a number
of years and has been a most COM
petent and obliging member of the
freightoifice force. The Ledger joins
his many friends in extending con-
gratulations and extending best wishes
for his cotinued success,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

Mr. and Mrs. r. R. Myall, Of Lib
erty, No, are in Mexico the guests If
Mrs. INGALLS, parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
B. Morris. Mrs. Myall was formely
Miss Alice Morris of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

THE newly stamped eggs and the
newly minted dimes are appearing
simultaneously. But the egg is the
older and may soon be the more val
liable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

MOST Of merchants are ready
and are inviting your Christmas
trade. Read the advertisements in
the local papers and buy at home.
That's the way to make a city grow
and prosper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
'TURDAY, THE 23RD DAY or
DECEMBER 1a1c

at the East front door ~ Il, r..
House in Mexico. Audrain Ca1st,
Missouri, and during the se,sio, !
said Probate Court, sen al pnbI;s =. y
ton, to the highest bidder for nj y,
the following described real s,i,,,
situate in Audrain County, MissSI
The North 53l feet Of the foIlo,i,
described tract Of land, viz. n
acres, more or less, being a mar
the East half Of the South n
quarter Of Section &c. Township
Range 2 West, in said Mexico. L
souri,, and located as follows:
Begin at a point 7 chan
and u links South Of The Ma
west corner Of said East half Of IL
South West quarter Of said Seetm.
and run East 4 chains and 7 links b
A point from which a red oak trs /
inches in diameter bears North sd.
grees East 3 links, thence SaA il
chains and q links to a stone, thaa
West 4 chains and 7 links, and thana
North ~ chains and n links IA In
place Of beginning; the South 81 feet
in width Of the above described trset
being subject to the dover Of Jennie
Jesse, the widow Of the said R. A.
Jesse, deceased;
Also the South 40 acres Of the South
West fourth of the South West quar-
ter of Section 80, Township 81, Range
o West;
Also the undivided half interest in
and to 1000 acres, more OF less, be-
ing the West "a acres Of the South
East fourth of the South West GUAR.
ter of Section 80, and the West 81
acres of the North East fourth Of the
North West quarter Of Section 81, all
in Township 81, Range 9 West and
being the same land described By
metes and bounds in deed recorded N
Deed Record No. 16, at page 22s, q
the Recorders Office Of said AudrsIn
County;
Or so much thereof as may be nee
essary to pay the debts due and OWING
BY said estate and the costs and e1'
penses of administration.
s. P. EMMONS, Executor,
3q-At for R. A. Jesse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
FOR EVERY MAN, WOMAN
OR CHILD

a book exists somewhere Of some
kind, which they would like to own Il
they knew about il. Isn't this your
opportunity? BOOKS are best fol-
Christmas gifts. And this year Il
particularly A BOOK CHRISTMAS.
j. II. SALLEE, The Bookman. dwlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

IT as been announced in Philadel-
phia that Jay Gould viii not defend
his title Of open court tennis cham
pion Of the world - something that
the Jay Gould Of old did not foresee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
Champion Steer. $1,000.

CHICAGO, Ill, Dec. II. "Califor-
mia Favorite," the 1916 grand champi-
on steer Of the international Live
Stock Exhibition, was sold Saturday
to a Detroit packer for 1890.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

c. o. Matsell, of Brunswick, a mem
Der Of the Westminster Blue JAYS
has been elected captain Of the eleven
for next year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

ELEVEN bills in Congress aimed
at e~xtortionate food prices are ter
too many. 0ae thorough inYestiga.
ton would do more good than fort,
laws that might never be enforced.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

Misses Annalee Vernon, Cecile Fife
Clara Dunn and Helen Cornett and
Edward Thorton were here from Co
lumbia Saturday to attend the funeral
Of Miss Frances Glandon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

MEXICAN craftsmanship must re
allze that there are sone points Of
controversy concerning which the Uh-
tied States cannot remain neutral for
prrr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

The last saloon at Chillicothe clos
ed Thursday night, the town having
voted dry again sometime since and
the last license has expired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14


by virtue and autba,ia,L- k
execution issued from n.y. q gsas|
Clerk Of the Circuit Come ~. otic :
county; Missouri. ret y,rt q Auas
November term, iols, az a
ana 70 me directed, 1, u said Gu
McKee, \ Savings Bank i a. d 1
". D; Mcdonald and q " ana raps
ieyled upon and seized n pal, I'm
u ~ interest and claim gu NE ri
"; D.. Mcdonald and q u w The {
either Of, in and to tbs u d, Y Hall !
seribed Real Estate. ~ toy ~ i,eollowhg {
Lot Sig (G), Block S;r r.,
nan & Barnes College o." a. -. Ia
LOT One ~, in Block For.
Lot Eight lS), in Block C 0a. a
Bates Addition to Meyico ne u,
All living and being n H. alssoui;;
W and State of Missouri 'e sala con
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

Mrs. ]. c. Dickerson, of Fulton,
was the guest Of relatives in this city
Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
THE 22ND DAy or

Ut being the 23rd dav If iy 10 =.
Court Of said County,.O u me Greg
hours of nine O'Clock in t Tween se y
and five o'clock in the a NJ iorsnoa
mat day, at the East Gr5 o,rI o. I
door in the City Of Ne = Hona
OF Audrain aforesaid. sell i. Count
or SO much thereof as NAV he Ie sam.
at public vendue, to the b Is b5sqal II
der, for cash in hand (s1 5b, ! BID !.
srior liens and judgmentsI' st ~ % o.. 9
~ said execution and costs " aus
4O-td Sheriff of Audrain roIntI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

ILLINOIS hasn't joined the Prohi-
bit On States, bit the beer glasses IN
the Chicago saloons generally have
shrunk one-third.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
Temperature Drops 2ss.

The drop in temperature from
Thursday noon to midnight was 2S',
The temperature at noon Thursday
was 81, the highest temperature in
December for several years, and at
midnight the mercury stood at 29'.
The rainfall from Z o'clock Thursday
morning to Z o'clock Friday morning
was LA inches.
The usual near Christmas snow
came Friday. The first snow Of De-
cember, 1915, came on the oath, when
rs inches fell, and the real snow came
on Christmas day, when IL inches Of
snow fell during the day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

THE Belgians have the sympathy Of
the world, and are getting the amount
Of practical benefit that sympathy
usually affords.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

Mrs. A. o. Washington, of Fulton,
is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Washington, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

The many friends of Miss Ethel
Snidow will be glad to hear she con-
tues to improve.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

The friends Of Mrs. w. X. Potts
who has been quite i'll, will be glad
tot know she is improving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

W. A. Kinsey, Of Fulton, has re-
turned home, after a business trip
to this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

j. G. Turnage, Of Richmond, Mo.
was the guest Of his brother, Rev. l.
VI. Turnage, this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

WHY not get the Christmas cary
ing knife sharpened a week ahead Of
time this year?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

Mrs. W. H. Thomas, of Fulton, has
returned home, after a visit in this
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

DIR. F. NJ. Shoush is home from the
0~steopathic Association meeting at
Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

Henry Cant, formerly Of this county
and now Of Omaha, Neb., is visiting
friends here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

Mrs. ]. N. Jennings, of Wellsville,
who underwent an operation at the
hospital Friday, is doing nicely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
The Weekly Ledger

Entered IT the P. o. Mexico, No,
and admitted as 2nd class matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

Z. M. Upton, Of Fulton, was in this
city on business this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

GREECE looks back on one of the
most turbulent -neutralities on rerord.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

Subscribers to the Weekly Ledger
should watch the date on the margin
Of their paper and renew their sub
scription promptly so that they VII
not miss g copy Of their fsvorite
paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

A. P. Green is home from Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

ARE you doing your Christmas
shopping in Mexico?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

BUY your Christmas presents in
Mexico and save money.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14
ADMINISTRATORS SALE or
REAL ESTATE

BY virtue Of an order Of the p,ob,..
court Of Audrain County. Ni' soDals
made at its November term i miss0ari,
renewed at its November term -yi'; ,s ~
erecting the undersigned, Eyer,to o,l !.
the last will and testament II =
Jesse deceased, to sell the wbojs = :. a
niue much = OF the real estate b%elopgj1wg ! !
said x. A. Jesse, at the time ~ y =
death as would be necessary !, !" ~ ~
tate, ! will, on ''ia y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

BOOKS make the BEST Christmas
Gifts. j. II. SALLEE, The Bookman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

Mrs. Lucy Weaver, who has been
i'll at the hospital for the past week
went home Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

Clark Gibbs continues to improve.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-12-14

C. T. Hays. a leading lawyer Of
Hannibal, was in Mexico on bust
ness Friday.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-12-21
SYNOPSIS Of NEW ROAD LAW.

Sec. 1. c. D. Taylor, Roy M.
Brown and W. W. Striugfellow
appointed a Good Roads Com
mission for Watauga county, to
hold Office from the first Monday
in Dec, 1916, as follows; Taylor
for six years, Stringfellow four
years and Brown for two years.
Successors to be named by coun-
ty commissioners. Notmore than
two of good roads commission
To halnnr TO ono nolitical no rtu
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-12-21
Now Lookout.

When q cold hangs on as often
happens, or when you b q v Q
hardly gotten over one cold be.
fore you contract another, look
out for you are liable tocontract
another, look out for you are Ii.
abe to contract some very serl.
GUS disease. This succession OF
colds weakens the system and
lowers the vitality so that you
are much more liable to contract
chronic catarrh, pneumonia or
consumption. Cure your cold
while you can. Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy has a great repu-
tation. 1t is relied upon by thou.
sands Of people and never diaap.
points them. Try it. IL only
costs aquarter. Obtainable every
where.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-12-21
PROFIT BY THIS.
Doa'a Waste Another Day.

When you are worried by back
ache.
By lameness and urinary disor
ders-
Don't experiment with an un.
tried medicine.
Do as thousands of people are
doing,
Use Doan's Kidney Pills.
Read this Lenoir residents eX.
perience:
Mrs. j. P. Bradshaw, Prospect
Heights, Lenoir, N. G., says: 81
have used Doan's Kidney Pills
and have found them to be a fine
medicine for backache and kid.
ney trouble. At the time my back
bothered me. one box OF Doan's
Kidney Pills was all | needed to
remove the soreness and pain.
| know that they are a fine kid
ney medicine"
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills, the same
that Mrs. Bradshaw had. Foster.
Millburn Co. Props, Bnffalo, N.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-12-21

be expended as directed by the
good roads commission. Any tax
raised by any township in excess
Of the general road tax shall be
applied only to the roads OF that
township by the commission. Any
township may by petition of the
majority of it's voters levy u spe-
cial road tax OF not more than
thirty cents.
Sec. -. The commission to use
the good roads fund and the
compulsory labor to construct,
improve, and repair 1.-THE roads Of
the county. In building new roads
they may employ overseers and
laborers, or let out the work on
contract.
Sec. 13. The commission annu.
ally at it's meeting in April to ap-
point overseers and allot hands
to the sections in the county.
Sec. IA. All able.bodied men
between the ages OF 1S and Al
to work on the roads seven days
a year.
Sec. Is. No person exempt ex'
cept those exempted by t th
General Assembly orby the good
roads commission on account O
leo ntinusd on second page.)
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-12-21

Rome was once where the Uni
ted States is today-the great
est, strongest, richest. nation of
the known world. Rome rotted to
death from wealth, luxury and
sloth. The internal relation OF her
people and her conduct towards
other people We're directed by
the law of the jungle. We can
share Rome's fate only by imita.
ting Rome. Because we are in a
world infinitely greater t h a n
Rome knew we can hold it in pow
er and place far beyond the wild.
est vision of the proudest Ro.
mans if only we will learn from
the fate of the people who have
lived before us and have misera-
bly, failed; learn to regard t h e
highest ideals as real and power
full things; accept as a firm con-
viction the belief that as a ma
ton Providence and circumstan-
ces have entrusted us with an ex-
alted mission.
Had the teachings OF the great
Emperor Augustus been been fol-
lowed Rome would have remain.
ed unshaken. 1t is easy to know
that if this nation of ours is Civ
en- over to luxury and riot, to
huge wealth unevenly divided, to
effeminacy on the one hand and
misery and rags on the other,
ourdestruction will come surely,
swiftly and shamefully, without
even the alienation OF pity or
sympathy, with all the added ig-
nominy Of the worlds contempt
and the knowledge that we will
live in history not as an exam
pie OF grandeur, but as another
Instance Of disgraceful failure
John Shelton Williams, Comp
troller of the currency.