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Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20
20 Years Ago.

Miss Emma Munday was visiting
in Gainesville, Texas.
Messrs. Schwager and Roef were
drilling a well at the electric light
plant.
Hardy Patrick and Miss Edna Force
were married by Judge Edwards.
James R. Clacher and Miss Emma
Hess, both of vandalia, were married.
James A. Craig and family, of Rev.
ena, located in Fort Worth, Texas.
Mrs. Betz, of Prairie Lea, gave a
carpet rag lacking.
L. H. Mcdonald, Of Galloway coun-
ty, and Miss Anna Rodgers, Of ILL
nois we're married in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20
4 WORD FOR MOTHERS

LISA grave mistake for mothers to neg
lect their aches and pains and suffer In
silence-this only leads to chronic sick
ness and often shortens life.
Hyour work is tiring;i If your nerves are
excitable; If you feel languid, weary or
depressed, you should know that Scott's
Emulsion overcomes just such conditions.
1t possesses in concentrated form the
very elements to invigorate the blood,
strengthen the tissues, nourish the nerves
and build strength.
SCOTS is strengthening thousands Of
mothers--and will help you. No alcohol.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. Nj
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

Mrs. Maurice Phillip and daughter,
Celia 10, are the guests Of Mrs. Phil
lips parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Chas-
noff, of Sedalia. They will be gone
until Mr.. Phillip returns from New
York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20
Instead Of Dosing Delicate Little ssoin'
achs They Recommend the External
Treatment - Vap.o.Rub.

Mrs. M. J. Porter. and Mrs. J.
jacques, Of Bolivar. Mo-, and Mrs: M. y,
Ferrel, on Rural Route No. ?, Ike al
Intelligent mothers, believe internal
medicines are bad for children, :
vet cold troubles must have some I'm
al treatment. When Vick's Vap-O-hup
was introduced here from the SCUM
last season these ladies found Il nlieo
the need exactly. Vap.O-Rup u
q salve, which, when applied to the
warmth Of the body. 10 vaporized py
the body heat. Theme vapors, inhaled
with each breath, carry the medication
through the air passages to the lungs,
and, in addition, vick's is absorbed
through the skin, relieving the ugnt,
ness and soreness. This two tola
action makes Vap-o-Rub usefui TOT
a vide variety OF infammations--from
innammations OF the air passages n
lungs. such as head colds, catarrh..
asthmatic troubles, bronchitis and
deep chest colds--down TO infiamma'
lions Of the skin and tissues. such as
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

Kenneth Sanford, who has been
with Wilkins & Brown, will leave
within a few days for Topeka, Kas,
where he has a position with a large
shoe firm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

Mrs. e. H. Shook, after a pleasant
visit to friends and relatives in Mex
leo, is arranging to return to her
home in Bakersfield, California. She
called and subscribed for the Ledger,
as she said she wanted to get "all the
news all the time from Mexico and
Audrain County
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20
10, 20 AND 80 A
AGO THIS WEEK
From Last Week.
80 Years Ago.

J. Adair taught at Union school
house, south Of Mexico.
Mrs. Noah Wilburn, Of Audrain
county, died.
w. H. Potts, Of Audrain county,
and Miss Efie M. Dudley Of Galloway
county, were married.
Gabe Blum, a dry goods merchant
of Mexico, conducted a branch house
at Laddonia.
Miss Lille Hendrix, of Audrain
county, composed a neat book Of
poems, entitled fragments"
DR.. Scott, a veterinary surgeon, To-
Gated in Mexico with Offices with ]. T..
Bunton & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20
Holding Revival.

The Rev. A. E. Burch, evangelist Of
this city, has been assisting in a big
revival in wellsville which closes Sun
day night. The Rev. /. M. Turnage,
of this city, was to have aided in the
work but his illness interfered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

but after taxing
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound Tablets and
using two bottles Of
the Sanative Wash
! am fully convinced
that ! am entirely
cured of these trou-
bles, and feel better
all over. / know
your remedies have
Iono ma ~1~lIo -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

|yan Kelso returned to Westmin-
College, Tuesday, after spending
holidays with his parents.
Is, Henry H. Larrimore, Of ST.
/, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. r. D.
bell.
Is, John A. Brooks and children,
Pandalia, visited their grand
Her, Mrs. Spence, Saturday.
/. and Mrs. L. C. Simmons are
II domiciled at the home Of Mrs.
\ Hisey on South Jefferson.
b. NJ. R. Wise is visiting in KAN
City.
|ss Margaret Rutland has return
Romo after visiting Mrs. J. n.
N,
|''s innps
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Nn naeAieo Va.
anu mrs' saAs
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''. "~os'sssss' mrs. oyrus rli'.e
Vo ~ ,tis''us az
WIN ner 'iuesuay - ~ wa
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'pehu une Joy
'ne'r heeaie
.ii'uren Were snloyea a"u II
" snare N entertaining ny
LSucn an oe'as'oH - ~
/ "ers mace famous pm
'aOie from wnlch nss sv ~
-. sslvsa .ns loalowlns, w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

j. H. wilkins, of this city, has been
attending the Wilkins trial at Bow
ling Green. Fred Wilkins, the ac-
cused, who was cleared Thursday Of
the charge of killing Col, Walker, is a
nephew of his.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20
KATHRYN wrTHERsPooN HURT,

Kathryn, the 10 year old daughter
Of MI. and Mrs. Clarence A. Wither-
spoon, was knocked unconscious when
she fell on the ice in front Of the Post
Office Friday noon. She was taken to
the Mexico Hospital where she re-
ceived medical attention and was
soon revived. No bones yer broken.
Kathryn was on her way to the
North Side Public School when she
fell. Just at the intersection of the
walk and the street the ice had frozen
smoothly. Snow that had been swept
from the walk made a loose covering
and she did not notice the slick spot,
Miss Nell Coons has returned after
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20
New ReIirious pnhlication.

The Baptist Message, issued by the
Rev. O. Olin Green, pastor Of the
First Baptist church ofthis city, APP
pears weekly with church news.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20
Howe This7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
r. J. CHENEY g. CO.. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. havc known +. J.
Cheney for the last IS years, n believe
him perfectly honorable inrall business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made BY his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

han Allen White, writing Of the
With which a society editress col
material for copy, says all she
do each day is watch where the
|ery wagon unloads the tub with
Smiths palm growing in it, find
aim, and you find the party. It's
sent in Mexico, as we have no
buity palm. Society editress for
Mexico Ledger is not a situation,
job. For example, only the other
] chased a wagon load Of chairs
the impression | was on the
! trail of a social function. It
ID out to be a funeral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20
GET
, Miss GLADYS Van Ness.
Phone 81.

aware that readers Of this
win miss its sparkling COM
!. current topics, and passing
lining the temporary absence
Rose, it's presiding genius
Guided friends who have sus-
',bot I 20 on N, and that the
sne. / herewith return thanks
1 words and gentle encourage
know that the waters fine,
,a.r Us deep, 50 far the brief
N nv engagement for this de-
shah make no attempt 70
| editorial sea III bark
| hut conane my efforts p col
each week a complete record
.;co,s social activities.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

DR.. and Mrs. Fred Griffin r nice
.ly domiciled at New Orleans for the
winter, where the doctor is taking a
postgraduate course.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

Hng the holidays, wcrrsll the
II placed on the marKss q small
. cast Of an animal that com
.n the prominent features Of
Eblems Of our three great pol
Iorties to witt The bull moose,
1 and elephant. The result was
seously startling that our old
4 tbe Billikin, gave up the title
Enier monstrosity, and went way
Ina sat down. ! suggest TO
ladies' who entertain gentlemen
] with hot blast propensities,
bey secure one Of these interest
,imals price 25c) and place
a prominent place, then when
|sDtleman's monoIogue gets too
%:scept, invite him to inspect It.
Aipr is labeled @The Hellydid"
HE river of doubt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

Aylette Buckner will leave within
a few days for Quincy where he has
a splendid position in the Morris
Bros, Shoe Factory Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

les who have stood in the re-
line at a large reception viii
eiate this: A story is going the
[ about a certain live candidate
. important city Office. This
Late is a man of jovial disposit-
.reless energy, but faulty mem
/ Meeting an old acquaintance
.eek in front of Buckner's Drug
he greeted him and asked after
balth of his wife and children
h father and mother, and was
Informed that latter were both
The candidate expressed his
4. PASSED on and forgot the IN
Later in the day, he ran into
Sme man on the north side Of the
seized his hand, and again
4 after his wife and children, and
"By the way, how is your
Old father and mother ?v-and
IA the laconic reply, "still dead"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

.est Of all sad words-the city
ned two more Of our popular
men, gallant Kenneth Sanford
Ayletts Buckner. Ken
ices to Topeka, Kansas, to ac-
position IN Payne's Shoe Store,
ylete lit Wednesday to go in
Bee force Of Morris Brothers
factory IN Quincy, III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20
WANTEn.

Old Iron 25c to s5c per 100 lbs.
Rags lie to I lie lib
Rubber Boots and Shoes &c to
&c Ib. Also all kinds of hides
and furs.
CAM MOppvc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

are proud Of Jim Tom Edmcn-
Dne Of our boys who is attending
b College at Fayette. He is
Hered the best all around athlete
Dian has ever produced.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20
IN SIDE
and BACK
How Mrs. Kelly Suffered and
How She was Cured.

Burlington, Visit was very irreg-
ular, and had pains in my side and back,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20
New Suit Filed.

Ed G. Mitchell vs.. Jennie Mitchell,
asking for divorce at the March term
Of the court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

Mrs. o. Hanson is home from a
visit in Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

and Mrs. Griffin writes friends
they are swatting flies and
lering in the sunshine down in
Orleans. It's hard to believe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-01-20

WE wish to thank
w our many pat
rons for their trade
during the many years
we have been in BUSH
ness in Mexico.
We solicit your patronage
for the DAVIS MITCH
ELL SHOE CO., our sue
cessors. They are capable,
straightforward business men
and we can recommend
them to you.
f & MARTIN
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
"HOG0MINY" CLUBS
New Club Has Been Suggest for the
 Farmers 0f the State.

Little Rock. Jan. 2S.-(Special.)- J. It has been suggested that while all these uplift and progressive organi- zations are being formed for the bet terment of the farmers conditions. there is still room for other move meEtH that will be effective. Ono Cf tiese suggestions is the organization of Llogcminy Clubs, in every town ship of the State. It is a newly coin ad term, formed by the merger of hog aud hominy, and as such is most ex- p:esive and apropes. The purpose Of the clubs would be to teach thrift, the necessity of living at home. and ol providing for the things that are need ed at home, without sending outside the State for them. Who will be the first to organize a Hcgominy Club.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
ARTHUR 1. f0llls} hahes Formal An h0Hacement for the Office of sheri n and Collector.

The News is au1holized to annclnce Arthur T. Collins as candidate for Sheriff and Collector of Little River county, subject to thk Democratis vot- CTS in the March primary.
 Mir Collins is probably as well known to the people of this county as any citizen within its borders, from his long residence here and from his four years service as public official He was sheriff and collector from 1910 to 1914. and was most popular off cial. Mr. Collins states that he will make his present dampaign upon the record which he made during his past services in that capacity. He is capa- hle obliging and hS Snest and has earn cd for himself Hide popularity. If elected he will serke the people in the same capable and eDurteous way as in the past coupled With the added eff ciency developed ftom experience. The News presents thS name of Arthur T. Collins for the dCnsidera|tion of his fellow GemocratsJ
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
INTERESTED IN
 THE HIGHWAY
County Judge Lon T. Jones Wants the Jefferson Highway for County.
 Meeting at Texarkans.

County Judge Lon T. Jones is inter- ested in securing for Little River County the official route of the Jener- son Highway, and has taken the mat ter up with Frank F. Quinn, Secretary of the TeXarkana Board of Trade. Mir. Quinn states that a meeting of these interested ill the route will be called to meet at Texarkana within a few days, and that the matter will be thoroughly discussed at this meeting, and arrangements made for a strong delegation to attend the meeting of the officers and directors of the en- terprise at Kansas City on February 18th, next, when the route will be fin ally selected The date of the Texar- Eana meeting has not been announced by Secretary Quinn, yet, but just as soon as it is, delegates will be named and urged to attend, in order that this county may do it's part in co-opera;ing with the counties north Of us ill bring ing this highway through this part ot the state.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
LYNCHING PARTY NOT KNOWN
Judge U'Neal Instrucis Grand Jury to
 Investigate Killing of Mayfield.

Texarkana, Jan. 25.-Everything has cuieted down at New Boston, the scene Of last nights lynching, accord ing to reports received from there this afternoon. A coroner's inquest was. held over the body of Will May field this morning, but no testimony vas developed to indicate the identiti- es of any cf the lynchers.
 So far as can be ascertained, May field met his death like a sto ic. It is said he showed no sign of fear and oid not protest nor ask to be spared.
 J. s. Crumpton, Mayfield's attosaey issued a statement today denouncing the lynching.
 Judge O'Neal this afternoon instruct ed the grand jury to make thorough investigation, and if possible discover the men implicated. Mayfeld's body was buried in the potters" field this afternoon.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
PLAY WAS SUCCESS
Local Talent Presented "ThA Face at
 the Window to Large Crowd.

The home talent play, "The Face at the Window" was presented to large crc|d in a very pleasing manner on Thursday evening at the school audi torium. The show was one of the best that local talent has ever presented in this city. All members of the play acted their parts we'll. One of the fea- lures of the evening was the music, which was given by Miss Hazel Hicks. pianist. Harry Hill. drummer, Horace Doak, cornet, Jack Phillips, violin. The musicians received great ap- plause after each selection.
 The proceed will go to the Christ ian church.
 The members of the play were: Mis- ses Ethel Dowda, Ethel Coats, Hattie May Wood and Annie Kinsworth, and Messrs. H. B. Wilson, Edward Free man, Jim Martin, Clyde Phillips.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
SUPPOSED BANDIT ESCAPED
BloOdhounds Trail Heavener Suspect.
 But Night Falls and Chase Halts.

Mena, Jan. 25.-The prospects cf capturing more of the men suspected Cf the bold daylight robbery of the First National bank of Heavener, which seemed bright yesterday, came to raught. The bloodhounds brought from Fort Smith and put ca the trail of the man with whom Deputy Sheriff hin Lickle exchanged shots early Monday morning, took the trail readi- Ky ard followed it to an almost i'm penetrable thicket, when darkness came On and the chase ended.
 Several days ago officers found an automatic shotgun loaded with buck shot hidden in hay in a barn on an abandoned homestead on the ForauL Gay road, about miles northeast of Mena. They watched this barn, and before daylight Monday a man came and started to climb into the loft Bickle called on him to halt, but he dropped to the ground and fred The rifle bullet struck the gun in Bickle's hands. Bickie returned the fire with a shotgun and believed he wounded the man. who escaped into the timber. Bickle then sent for local officers and the bloodhound.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
G00d Roads Gnthersines.

S2ringdalc, Jan. 25.-Delegates from Eureka Springs, Rogers, Bentonvilie. Fayetteville and Winslow gathered to- day at the Majestic theater for the good roads meeting held under the di- rection of tn locael organization of the Ozark Jefferson Highway Associatio41. The meeting was informal. Several in- terestjng talks were made. The meet ins was well attnded and was presid- cd over by President Denver of ;nis place.
 The Alexander road law was unanf- mously endorsed.
 A committee, composed of the three secretaries of the organizations from 5entonyille, Rogers and Springdale, was appointed to arrange for special to carry delegates from Gravette, Ben tonville. Rogers, Springdale, Feyette- vile and other places to the meeting i'll For Smith February 23 and 24.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
plcNNBoyER
Popular AshdOwn Druggist Announces
 For County Treasurer.

ln the annou Acement column will oe found the foItnal announcement of Dick Boyer for the office of County Treasurer of Little River County, sub feet to the action of the Democratic primary March, 2S
 Dick is one pf Ashdown's popular druggists and 5 we'll known by most of rhe people If the county. He was reared principally in Little River coun- ty, living the gfeater part of his life in Foreman, in Test end of the county. He is clean, upright and honest with a capacity for making friends. He is capable Tn business and thoroughly competent to efficiently attend to the duties of the office to which he aspires. He has been a lifelong Democrat. For the past two terms he has served the peoAle of AshdoYn on the City Council 1.n example ot the confidence in which ae is held by Ihis neighbors.
 If electssd le will make a good and obliging ofIi{ Hal, and the News does not hesitate to request the voters to give his claiI hs due consideration.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
CERTRAL COMMITTEE CALLED
Meeting Will Be Held at AshdOwn on
 February 5 at Courthouse.

Notice is hereby given that there will be meeting of the Democratic Central Committee of Little River County, Arkansas, at the courthouse in Ashdown at ? p. m., Febraury 5. 1916. At this meeting. fees regulat- ing price tc. be charged candidates to have their names put on the ticket will be fixed, date of primary named and any and all business coming De- fore the committee will be transacted.
 This will be very important meet ing and every member of the commit tee is urged to attend.-N. c. McCrary, Chairman; Seth c. Reynolds. Secre- tary, Democratic Central Committee.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
NINE CARS0IL
 WAS BURNED
Fifteen Cars Were Wrecked Near Wilton Tuesday; Nine Cars of
 Gasoline Burned, ! of Wheat.

One of the most disastrous wrecks tlat has ever occurred in this section Of the Kansas City Southern's read, occurred one mile north of Wilton Oh a sharp curve Tuesday afternoon at I o'clock. when fifteen cars were de- railed and thrown down an embank- Were tank cars filled with gasoline, which caught on fire and were burned. Three cars were filled with wheat and there with merchandise, and all were burned. The estimated loss to the railroad is said to be about $40,000 The track for about 750 feet was almost completely destroyed having been torn to pieces by the derailed cars and then burned.
 Two Men Injured.
 Two men giving their names as 1 Ewing, and claiming their home at ! Houston, Texas, were injured in the smashup. They were stealing a ride on the freight car when the accident occurred. These were riding cn the car which first caught on fire The elder, claiming to be the the young ers's uncle claimed that he could have i saved himself, but was trying to save of age. In the miXup the elder man was caught by the falling car and one leg was broken in four places. The younger had two toes mashed off of one foot The younger man showed much courage by dragging his uncle away from the cars after they had caught on fire. probably saving him from death in the flames. which were leaping high in the air.
 Drs P. H. Phillips and w. ". York of this city were summoned and rush ed to the scene in an automobile at once and gave medical assistance to the injured men. The Ewings were sent to their home at Houston We'd nesday morning.
 The smoke from the burning oil was seen from Ashdown and a 1arsc number eff people went to the scene o1 the wreck in automobiles. When !. News reporter visited the scene of the wreck early Tuesday evening" the wrecker and a large number of lab crers were busy clearing the tracks All passenger trains were compelled to transfer Tuesday night and We'd nesday. the first train being sent by at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening.
 Automobiles were busy to a late hour Tuesday night bringing pass engers to Ashdown to spend the night
 The cause of the wreck was not given out officially, but it is thought spreading rails were the cause.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
Mena Wants ,eifers0a Read.

Mena, Jan, 25-Enthusiasm contin- nes to grow for bringing the Jeffersun highway through Arkansas Cities and towns all along the proposed route from Washington to Miller county are forming Jefferson Highway Associa- tions. County Judge A. E. Wear cc Polk county and Mayor John M. iiuG- dleston of Mena have called a mee,;ne 6 for January 29 to organize and select delegates to attend the meeting Feb ruary 23 and 24 at Fort Smith.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
STORE BURGLARIZED
J. Y. Sikes Store at Allene Broken In. to Thursday Night.

Esq. A. T. Allene of Allene was here yesterday and reported that the store of J. T. Sikes at Allene was broken into and burglarized Thursday night. MT. Sikes was looking over the stock missed no articles except flour, a quantity of which was taken.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29

There will be preaching at the Christian church next Sunday at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Morning subject will be, What is Man?" Evening ser vice will be, Satan, the Devil, Who is He and where did He Come from?" l Pet. 5: 8. Come and hear these i'm portant themes discussed. Everybody invited.-Elder J. P. Haner, minister.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
SEVER FARM WORK
More Work Will Be Done in That
 County by the Agent.

L.ockesburg, Jan. 22.-More werR will be done by the farmers under the direction of the county agent this year than has been done heretofore. At the last term of the Sevier Quorum Court the demonstration work was approved and the salary of the demonstrator was raised to $1,5OO.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29

am representing in this county the Mutual Aid Union, which presents one of the most unique and popular forms of insurance. Let me explain it to you-W. M CrCwson.
 Editor and Mrs. w. B. Coley of Foreman were here Wednesday morn ing enroute home from Texarkana, where the latter had been receiving tratment for her eyes.
 Jr.hn Pollock Of Allene was here Friday morning.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
GIN REPORT
Ginuers Report to January l5 Shows
 5,47l Bales Ginned.

M. M. Draper, official gin reporter for Little River County, reports that up to January 15, there had been ginn- ed in the county 5,471 bales of cotton, as compared at the same time last year 11,9s6.
The Little River news., 1916-01-29
Seyier Is Interested.

DeQueen. Jan. 2S.-Sevier county will be well represented at the con- vention of the Jefferson Highway, if plans of the association materialize It is the intention of the association tc send number of delegates from Gill; ham. Horatio, King and DeQueen. The delegates will be appointed at future meeetng of the association.