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Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
MEET At AUXvASSE

The thinning ranks of Confederate
soldiers of this and adjoining counties
gathered around the camp = fire al
Auxvasse Wednesday and re-told sto-
ries of the days of the rebellion
stories that have never grown old.
Between four and five hundred pei
sons were present at the reunion on
Thursday, when a barbecued dinner
was served and officers of the organi-
cation were elected.
Afternoon arrivals Wednesday
swelled the crowd until about about
two hundred persons were present at
the speaking. The late train that af-
ternoon brought more old soldiers,
and tents were erected on the camp
grounds, where seats had been built
near a speakers platform and other
provisions had been made for the conf
fort and entertainment of the old
soldiers.
Favorable weather and good roads
made comfortable travelling and dl-
rectly affected the attendance.
Captain R. S. Mckinney, of Mexico,
the presiding officer of the organiaa-
ton, was in charge of the speaking,
and introduced the speakers.
James Swon, of AuXvasse, SO years
old, was perhaps the oldest soldiers
present, although Thomas Hatcher,
of Bachelor, ST years old, and James
Bell, of Auxvasse, IS years old, fol
low closely in order.
While the reunions have not been
widely advertised in late years, and
many Confederate soldiers of state
and county do not attend, it is no.
ticeable that the ranks are being ma
terially thinned out by deaths each
year.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year: R. S. Mckinney
Mexico, Mo-, president; Theodore
Ford, Auxvasse, vice president, anc
s. s. McCue, Auxvasse, treasurer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
THURSDAY, OCT. -.

$3.50 a m. - Band Concert.
1000 a. m. - Bread, Pies and Cakes
Etc, will be judged (Sce Rules.)
100 p. m. - Grand Parade of Auto
mobiles - Decorated and not decor
ated.
For Prettiest Decorated Automobile
(See prize list.)
Prizes: LIST, SIS; second, $40; 3rd,
IS; 4th, $3.50; 9Th, White Ribbon.
Each and every automobile entering
into this parade will be given a
chance on prizes named in the premi-
UNI list - whether decorated or not.
Parade to form on South jefferson ST.
south of railroads and on Boulevard
and move promptly at 1880 p. m.
700 p. m. - Band Concert.
BIG FREE STREET ACTS, AT
TERNOON AND NIGHT.
DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THE
BIG CARNIVAL SHOWS. LARGER
AND BETTER THAN EVER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
MISS MARY REED TO LEAVE

Miss Mary Reed and mother, OF
South jefferson street, will leave about
tho first of October for Los Angeles,
California, where they will make their
future home. Miss Reed and her moth
Ell have been for many years residents
Of Mexico and their many friends Will
learn with regret of their intended de-
parture. The Ledger joins with their
many friends in wishing all possible
success and happiness in their ne"
hcme.
Their home has been rented to Mr..
Tucker, a travelling man, who VIII TAX
~possession as o o as Miss Reed and
her mother leave, which they intend
TO do about the first of next month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
r l. MAYBEE IS RECEIVER

In the Circuit Court Friday morning
Judge Davis appointed R. j. Maybee
to act as receiver for the Farmers
Town Mutual Fire Insurance Compa-
nv. which was declared by the court to
be insolvent last Monday. Last Mott
day Assistant Attorney General Ken
meth G. Sears filed a petition in the
Circuit Court asking that a receiver
be appointed for this insurance corn
many.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound My
mother bought it and the next month l
was so well that l worked all the month
without staying at home a day. l am
in good health now and have told lots of
girls about il. "-Miss CLARICE NORM,
22 Russell Street, Taunton, Mass.
Thousands of girls suffer in silence
every month rather than consult a ply
stefan. If girls who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backache,
headache, dragging-down sensations,
fainting spells or indigestion would take
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, a safe and pure remedy made
from roots and herbs, much suffering
might be avoided.
Write to Lydia E. Pinkhan Medicine
n, Lynn, Mass. (confdentiaD for free
'-'l viii prove helpful.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
WEDNESDAY. C IL.

$3.50 a m. - Band Concert.
1890 a. m. - Awarding of premi-
ums for the best store window display
100 p. n. - Band Concert.
200 p. m. - Band Concert.
BIG FREE STREET ACTS, AT.
TERN0ON AND NIGHT.
DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THE
BIG CARNIVAL SHOWS. LARGER
AND BETTER THAN EVER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
Looking Backward
In Society Columns

(From Files of September 10, 1906
Miss Louise Lakeland gave a pleas
ant morning party for Miss Smith. Of
New Franklin, Mo, and Miss Minerva
johnson.
Miss Mary Potts entertained for
her guest, Miss Florence Cain, of
Atchison, Kansas.
Mrs. E. A. bearing gave a very ele
giant twelve o'clock luncheon in honor
of Mrs. ]. E, Buckner, of Kansas
City.
Miss Frank johnson gave a party
for a number of her friends.
Miss Carrie Cauthorn gave a bunk
ing party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

Gan old gentleman IF this town who
was almost at the point of death with
chronic ~dysentery some time ago and
had given up all hope of recovery was
induced to try Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One
dose stopped the discharge and after
taking a few more doses he was COM
pletely cured" writes j. L. Baer, West
Manchester, Pa. "Many other resi-
dents of Baer's Station can testify to
the truth of the above and were aware
of the old gentleman's condition.
Obtainable everywhere. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
RULES

When a premium shall be awarded public proclamation
shall be made of it by the Marshal.
All exhibitors to be from Audrain and adjoining coun-
ties, unless otherwise specified.
All entries must be made by number.
All exhibits remain the property of the exhibitor and
to be called for by him or her or duly authorized agent.
No one single exhibit can compete for two prizes.
All entries for farm products are requested to be
made Saturday, 7th, or Monday, Oct. 9th, 1916. All arti-
Giles will be barred from entry after Tuesday, October 10,
at IL O'Clock noon, except Pies, Cakes, Bread, Etc. which
may be entered up to 10 o'clock a. m, Thursday, Oct. 10.
1916, when prizes will be awarded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
SATURDAY, OCT. IA.

$3.50 a m. - Band Concert.
9:30 a. m. - Award of prizes for
best decorated store windows.
$50 a. m. = All entries for corn
will be judged, and premiums award
ed.
100 p. m. - Band Concert.
1870 p. m. - All agricultural pre-
ducts, ETC., entered in contest, except
corn, will be judged and premiums
awarded.
4:3O - Band Concert.
700 p. M Band Concert.
BIG FREE STREET ACTS, AT
TERNOON AND NIGHT.
DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THE
BIG CARNIVAL SHOWS. LARGER
AND BETTER THAN EVER,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
PROGRAM FOR STREET
FAIR IS ANNOUNCED
To Have Big Free Acts Each Day and
the Brundage Shows Will be
Here All Week.
OCTOBER 9Th TO THE nth
Auto Parade, Doll Parade and Parade
of Public Schools and Nj. NJ. A.
Are Features of the Fair.

The following is a copy of the
official program and premium
list. Bring this list with you
when you are attending the pro-
ducts show and entertainments.
All exhibit entries are request
ed to be made Saturday, octo-
Der 7th and Monday, October
9th, and not later than Tuesday,
at noon - except bread, pies,
cakes, etc, which may be enter
ed on Thursday, not later than
10 o'clock a. m, when they will
be judged and prizes awarded
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
\. NJ. TRIMBLE BUYS PROPERTY

A. M. Trimble, Jr., bought the store
building, a part of the estate of A. M.
Trimble, ST., which was sold in parti-
ton sale at the Court House Friday for
So, 800. This is the two-story building
On Washington street that is now &C.
cupied by Jos. Steinman & Son. He
also purchased the residence property,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
ID OCT. 10.
$3.50 a m. - Band Concert.
Ledger Baby Show.

Special by R. M. White & Son, edit
ors Mexico Ledger. Prettiest baby in
Audrain County, n year old and un-
der. list, Silver Cup. End, handsome
bouquet, Bird, Weekly Ledger one
year. To be shown at l o'clock Fri
day, October 18th in Probate Court
Room, Court House.
1870 p. m. - Grand parade of Pub
lie Schools and the Missouri Military
Academy of Mexico, Mo.
700 p. m. - Band Concert.
BIG FREE STREET ACTS, AT
TERNOON AND NIGHT.
DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THE
BIG CARNIVAL SHOWS. LARGER
AND BETTER THAN EVER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

part of the same estate, that was sold
the sale for $685.; this is an eight
room house on Promenade street, now
occupied by Charles Bledsoe. Mr..
Trimble also bought the store build
ing at Auxvasse, which was sold FRI
day for $1,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

rTHE trouble with you, mother, is
BIT you never think a chicken is big
ough to fry until it is old enough to
+" Complained a sixteen year old
Iss of South jefferson when her
other told her hat nine O'Clock was
E proper hour to say, "Now ! lay
-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

rHE word affinity" is oyer-work-
In u town it is used to desig-
u anything for which is manifested
Particular liking. A mans affinity
N be his gentleman friend, his au-
hobile, or his exaggerated ego.
Aile a woman's affinity may be any
j thing except her husband.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

to stay at home
from work and suf-
fer a long time.
One day a woman
came to our house
and k d m y
mother why l was
suffering. Mother
told her that | suf-
fered every month
and she said, Why
don't you buy a
bottle of Lydia E.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
TUESDAY. OCTOBER 10

$3.50 a m. - Band Concert.
1000 a. m. Address of Welcome
Hon. C. A. Barnes, Mexico, Mo.
Response, Robert Kerr, Judge John
Beagles.
100 p, m. - Band Concert.
100 p. m. - Doll Parade.
700 p. m. - Band Concert.
BIG FREE STREET ACTS, AT
TERNO0N AND NIGHT.
DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THE
BIG CARNIVAL SHOWS. LARGER
AND BETTER THAN EVER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
Get Rid of That Miserable Feeling

There are few diseases that make
one feel more miserable than a disor-
derd stomach. Mrs. A. Wingale,
Gorham, N. Y, writes: 81 began u.s.
ing C~hamberlain's Tablets about five
years ago. At that time l was having
a great deal of trouble with my Stom-
ach. l suffered great distress due to
Indigestion and constipation. Moth
ing did me much good until / got
Chamberlain's Tablets" Obtainablt
everywhere. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

'IN a tailored gown she is an asset.
|hufy rufies a liability" Is what a
Itain man with a mean disposition
Is about one of our society matrons
East Promenade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
Had Bilious Attacks

"My son nineteen years of age suf
fered frequently from bilious attacks.
My husband brought home a bottle Of
~Chamberlain's Tablets and began CIV
ing them to him. They helped him
right away. He began to eat heartily
and picked up right along" writes
Mrs. Thomas Campbell, Kirkville, N,
Y. 0btainable everywhere. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
Y
Miss Gladys Van Ness
Phone 517

tried the experiment Of
hing other peoples battles, l have
continued the practice. l lost a few
INV " valued friends, made my
/ ridiculous, and received no thanks
h the person whose cause l champi-
N. Henceforth, / AM neutral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

The two lots, known as the Judge
KEENAN, property, which were sold IN
Trustees sale at the court house FRI
day. were purchased by S. P. Guthrie
for $3.50. The lots were sold subject
to a mortgage of $1,000.
The Rev. White, formerly pastor o.
the Christian Church of Mexico, was
shaking hands with Mexico friends on
Thursday,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

his conversation is too long on
hmas, and too short on periods"
|the verdict returned by a young
n on West Monroe street, when
led how she liked her new, beau from
htralia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
Deeds Cancelled.

In the Circuit Court Thursday Judge
Davis rendered a verdict for the plain
tiff in both cases of ]. A, Headington
against A. G. Woodward ct al and j..
A.. Headington against William Wood
ward ct al, to cancel deeds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
Cured Her Children of Colds.

During the past winter had occa-
sion to give. Chamberlatn's Cough
Remedy to my two children, who were
at the time suffering from severe
colds, It proved to be the very medt-
cine they needed" writes Mrs. MyroA
]. Pickard, Memphis, N. Y. Obtaina-
BILE everywhere. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

Mr.. Robert Davis, of Morganville,
Kansas, son of Hord Davis, of this
city, underwent an operation at the
Hospital here Wednesday night. He
is doing as well as could be expected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
LONG FILLER.

Twas the
Last fly Of
Summer left
Buzzing alone,
All his lively
Companions
Had packed
Up and gone.
No bug of
His kindred
Winged fury
Was nigh, to
Wade in the
Gravy, then
Romp in my
Eye.
l could not
Leave him
So lonely,
To NOPE and
Pine on for
His withered,
Polluted,
Relations
Now gone!
So fondly
| scattered
His brain
On the Sill;
And the last
Fly Of summer
In pieces lay
Still.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

The premium list as compiled by the Annual Corn
Show and Fall Festivities association shows that many va
rieties of farm products, raised in this section of Missouri
have been well cared for and judging from the interest man.
Tested, exhibitors will be plentiful, making this the leading
feature Of Carnival Week.
Progressive merchants and business men of the city
have donated many useful articles as additional premiums
to those offered by the Association.
The premium List is the largest ever offered at a
Street Fair in this section of the State and is entirely the
donation and work of the business, professional and work
ing men of Mexico, Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

Mrs. Roy Maybee is in a santa
rum in Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

E. J.. Hoslingsworth, of Vandalia,
was a Mexico visitor Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

Bryan Kelso and Glen Squires are
attending Westminster College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
GIRL COULD
NOT WORK
How She Was Relieved from
Pain by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Taunton, Mass.-"I had pains in both
sides and when my periods came l had
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

LEDGER ADVERTISEMENTS PAY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
CLASS A

CLASS A
Farm Products (open to Audrain and Adjoining Counties)
Best Display of Farm Products - produced on Farm OF
One Person
LIST, Cash, $1,000; End, cash, $1,000; Srd, cash, $1,000
CLASS B.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

.EDGER ADVERTISEMENTS PAY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

,. Cash givsr nv the Association ....... 200
2nd Cash, given by the Association .......... LOO
Sd - Cash, given by the Association ......... 80
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21
CLASS P
AUTOMOBILE A

Free entrance to all competitors Audrain and sur
rounding territory. For the best decorated Automobile
from an artistic, striking or effective standpoint, in the
opinion Of the judges.
Decorations to consist of any or all Of such things
as flags, streamers, banners, paper flowers, colored paper,
autumn leaves, vines, sunfowers, or other foliage.
Contestants for the prizes may add some other fea-
4.u.a LaatAinr tho t;nnes and occasinn- comic Or otherwise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-09-21

Stores are divided mo Glasses as IUIIVWs. Il
a. Dry Goods, Clothing, Millinery, and Genera
Variety Stores. VI
b. Groceries and Bakeries. '
C.. Shoe Stores.
d. Furniture.
e. jewelers..
{. Restaurants and Cafes.
e.. All Other Stores.
There will be three prizes given for each division as
follows:
LIST Prize, Grand Exposition Medal.
End Prize, Red Ribbon.
3rd Prize White Ribbon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-26
ORGANIZED FIGHT
 ON ROAD DISTRICT

That opposing property owners in tend to make strenuous fight against the carrying out of the work of build ing roads in district No. 15, in the upper end of the country, and which is known as the Altheimer road district, became known yesterday when it was announced that there had been a meeting, in the office of Attorney H. K. Toney, of number of the op- ponents to the district.
 It was stated after the meeting that it was originally estimated the road would cost $195 0O0, whereas now it is stated the road will cost much more than that. It was stated also that Attorneys Toney, Taylor & Jones, Shaw & Ashcraft and s. A. Miller have been retained to represent the opponents, and that suits will be filed in chancery court, in addition to the litigation already started in the cir cult court, on appeal from the decision of the county court formally complet- ing the organization of the district. The bonds of the district, approXi- mately $250,000 in value, were sold last week to St. Louis firm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-26
THE GOVERNMENT ADVERTISES.

Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the department of the interior, believes in publicity and parks. .,t
 He believes in reserving national playgrounds for national use, and get ting the people to use them.
 He believes that week, or 9 month or summer spent in such place, for instance, as Yellowstone National park, is bound to make better citizen of man, physically, mentally and morally.
 And better citizenship is one of the things that the secretary of the in terior is after.
 So his department is getting out books making people want to go to places like Yellowstone park.
 The Yellowstone book is remark ably good 24-page example of plan ming and printing, containing some eX- cellently well-done half-tones of unu- sually good photographs, and just enough live, simple, sincere printed matter to make you feel humanly ac- quainted with the park, and with Sec retary Lane, and to make you want to lnow them both better.
 The sole purpose of this book being to get people to go to Yellowstone
 lark. Secretary Lane has permitted the railroads which carry people to the park to publish reprints for distribu tion. The Union Pacific system, which carried two-t thirds of all the visitors to Yellowstone park last season, accord ing to government figures, has already sent out thousands of these booklets into the hands of people who have enough interest to write in to any of their offices and ask for it. This dis tribution, of course, is entirely free. There has been longer books printed about Yellowstone park and more elabcs ate books, but possibly never one that told you so much in such a pleasantly unassuming way.
 One purpose of the book is to get people out of the idea that the Yel- lowstone park is big show which may be satisfactorily galloped through in five days of sightseeing. "If you want to enjoy your Yellowstone. if, in- deed. you want even to see it, you should make your minimum twice five days; two weeks is better; month is ideal. * < * Yellowstone National park is ideal for camping out. When
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-26
HAS A CURE
 FOR PELLAGRA

Parrie Nicholas, Laurel, Miss, writes: "Seems to me if had not ob- tained your remedy when did l would not have lived much longer. l am glad you discovered this wonderful remedy that will cure Pellagra. When l be- gan taking Baughn's Pellagra Remedy my weight was 60-odd pounds; now it is 9O-odd.. I would like to have this published and sent to sufferers of Pel- lagra."
 This is published at her request. If you suffer from Pellagra or know of any one who suffers from Pellagra, it is your duty to consult the resource full Baughn, who has fought and con- quered the dreaded malady right in the Pellagra belt of Alabama.
 The symptoms-hands red like sun burn, skin peeling off, sore mouth, the lips, throat and tongue a flaming red with much mucus and choking; in- digestion and nausea; either diarrhoea or constipation. There is hope. If you have Pellagra you can be cured by Baughn's Pellagra Remedy. Get big free book on Pellagra. Address Amer ican Compromising Co.,, Box 306S, Jasper, Ala, remembering money is refunded in any case where the rem edy fails to cure. (Advt.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-26
AMERICAN PARTY
 NOMINATES SULZER

Minneapolis, Minn., July 23.--A number of delegates to the conven- tion of the new American party were protesting today against the action of other delegates in nominating Will liam Sulzer, former governor of New York, as candidate for president at a secret meeting in room at local hotel last night.
 The convention had been set for next Tuesday. A score of delegates crowded into the hotel room and the announcement was given out that a conference on the party platform was being held. Later, however, Mr. Sul- ger announced that he had been nomi- mated for president.
 Most of the delegates to the Ameri- can party convention departed for their homes tonight.
 The platform denounces war, de- clares for equal suffrage, national
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-26
DEATHS AND CASES
 PARALYSIS INCREASE

New York, July 25.-Efforts of the federal health service 1v prevent, if possible, the spreading of infantile paralysis to cities an1 towns outside of New York City, were. strengthen ed today when an order was issued that no child 16 year old or under, should be permitted 10 leave New York without certificate from the federal surgeon.
 Federal and city health officials are attempting to keep children from en- tering the city, and the railroads are aiding them.
 The number of deaths and new cases increased during :,e 24 hours ending at 10 a. m. today. During that time 3S deaths and l5O new cases were reported by the boroughs of the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-26
LITTLE ROCK MAY GET ELECTRICITY
 AT 5C PER KNIT.
Municipality Considering Advisabiliy Enlarging
 Light Plant.

Little Rock, July 25.-The city has seriously taken up the question of commercial lighting in connection with the present municipal light plant. The finance committee and the city electrician, with the mayor, have been directed by the city council to make an investigation of the probable cost of increasing the plant so that commercial lighting may be done, and to determine accurately at what cost the light may be produced.
 At present the rate is 10 cents per kilewatt hour, and the city electrician says that it may be produced and sold al profit at , cents. Memphis is also discussing 6 municipal plant There the rate is 10 cents. Private companies have agreed to furnish current at 6l2 cents, but an expert employed to make a survey of the situation declares that it can be fuA nished at cents, and then make a profit over the expenses, interest anC depreciation.
 At present, all the commercial lighting in Little Rock is done by the street railway company. Two years ago competing company entered the field, having secured a franchise from the city, and later sold out to the street railway company, which again has a monopoly of the business. The city already has nucleus fol an adequate plant, and does all of it's own street lighting. It carries to- tai of 75O street arc lights, and has g canacity of one thousand,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-26
PERSONALS.

James N. Lewis leaves today for a vsit to relatives at Pocahontas.
 Lloyd Warren has gone to Waldo to spend his vacation period With relatives anl friends.
 R. A. Pickens and Bert Pickens motored here Sunday from their home at Walnut Lake, and were accompa- nied home on their return by Mrs. Arthur Mills and little daughter.
 Sol Klarberg went to Little Rock yesterday, to attend the Silbernagle- Loeb wedding.
 Rev. Marion Nelson Waldrip has returned from Arcadia, Mo, where he delivered several lectures and scr mons at the big annual Methodist as 'sembly of the st. Let is conterance