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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
MISS MARY GARRETT MARRIED
Former Mexico Girl Wed to Canadian
Business Man.

Miss Mary Garrett, of this city, and
John Sutherland Dickie, vice-president
of the Dickie Construction Co., Of
Toronto, Canada, were married in st.
Louis Wednesday. They will take a
wedding trip to Oshawa, Can, but
will make their home at Toronto.
Mrs. Dickie is a graduate of the
voice department Of Hardin College
and has been teaching and singing in
ST. Louis for several years. She is q
young woman of unusual beauty, very
accomplished and splendid charac
ter.
Mr.. Dickie is one of the leading
young business men Of Toronto and il
most fortunate in the choice of
bride. Miss Camilla Garrett, a siste
of the bride, went to st. Louis Wed
nesday to see Mr.. and Mrs. Dickie be
fore they departed for the north. TIL
Ledger joins their many friends il
wishing them long and happy life
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
M. u. Athletics Play Well.

Athletic activities more than pay for
themselves at the University of Mis-
souri, at Columbia, thereby not cost
ing the State anything for the main
tanning of teams, the buying of
equipment and the incidental expens-
es incurred, according to the annual
report of Chester l.. Brewer, director
of athletics at the University. Foot
ball showed a profit of $5,5O6.24 for
the year; basketball $226.94 and base
ball $213.34. In the last five years
about $46,456.S5 has been spent in
permenantly improving Rothwell
Gymnasium, Rollins Field and adjoin-
ing grounds. Of this amount only
S2,825 came from University funds
appropriated by the State Legisla-
ture. Nearly all of the money comes
from the sale of admission tickets to
the various athletic contests.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
NO BIG WALK OUT
New York Labor Men Fail in Cen
eral Strike.
Ledger Special.

Ledger Special.
NEW YORK, Sept. 27. - The labor
men here failed today to answer the
call for big strike and there has
been no general walk-out thus far.
The threatened general walk-out was
to be a sympathy strike of trades un-
ionists to aid the street car employees
who quit their places September 6.
Mayor Mitchell had warned the la
bor leaders that the militia would be
employed to maintain the law in the
event there was any disorder. The In
terborough road has announced that
no union men will be re-instated.
There has already been considerable
property damage and $40 arrests.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
T. l.. HANLEY AND MISS
CROSBY TO MARRY SOON

Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Crosby announc-
ed, Friday, the engagement of their
daughter, Florence Rae, to Paul Leo
Hanly, of this city The wedding will
be November fifth.
Mr.. Hanly is one of Mexico's most
popular and successful young busi-
ness men. He is manager of the Local
Glasgow Tailor store and is active ir
all movements for the improvement
of the city or the betterment of con
ditions generally,
Miss Crosby is a young woman ot
delightful personality, charming ant
an efficient home-maker. She is popu
lar with wide circle of friends. The
Ledger joins the many friends oi
both young people in extending con
gratulations and best wishes in ad
vance,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
NEGRO KILLED AT BRICK PLANT
Tried to Replace Belt While Machin-
cry Was Running.

William Austin, q negro, employed
by the A. P. Green Brick & Fire Clay
Company plant here, was instantly
killed at one o'clock Tuesday after
noon, when he tried to replace belt
which had slipped from the pulley
shaft.
The belt slipped from the pulley
shaft in the dry pan room of the plant
and Austin tried to replace the belt
while the machinery was running
He was caught between the belt and
the pulley shaft and instantly killed
AS soon as workmen near by saw
what was happening they signalled
for the engineer to shut off at once,
but Austin was dead when the engine
stopped.
DR.. Strobe was called, but was toe
late. The body was removed to Nc
Pheeters Bros Undertaking parlors.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
MRS. LUCY r. MCGEE DEAD
Pioneer Resident of This Section Dies
Late Monday.

Mrs. Lucy Frances Rudasill McGee'
of this city, died Monday afternoon at
4 20 o'clock at her home, 72S West
I ,oye street. Mrs. MCGEE was " years
old and her death was the result OF
urenic poisoning. The funeral was
at IL o'clock Wednesday morning at
Midway Church, the Rev. J. D. Greer
conducting the services.
Mrs. McGee was beautiful charac-
ter and a devoted member Of the
Christian Church. She was beloved
by all who knew her and her death
will sadden wide circle of friends
She is survived by brother, J. r.
Rudasill, of Monroe county; and the
following children: F. L., of Molino;
Miss Bell, of this city; J. d., OF Bow
ling Green; DIR. B. c., of Sherman
Texas; C. G., of Chaunute, Kan. The
Ledger joins friends of the family In
extending sincere sympathy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
sIonaker-Patterson Wedding

Mr.. Claude C. Slonaker, a hustling
Young farmer, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. M. Slonaker, of near Molino, and
Miss Matte Patterson, the accom-
plished daughter of Mrs. Emily Pat
terson, west of Molino, were married
Wednesday evening of last week at
the BRIDES home, Rev. Henry Neigh
bors officiating. Only relatives and
cluose friends were present. Mr.. and
Mrs. Slonaker will reside on farm
in the Molino vicinity. Many friends
join the Ledger in extending congrat'
ulations and best wishes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
ST. CHARLES RIVER BRIDGE
BURNS; Loss IS s25O,OOO
Only General Traffic Bridge Over the
Missouri River Near st. Charles
Destroyed by Fire
ST. LOUIS DEPARTMENT HELPS
Motor Apparatus Helps st. Charles
Fire Department - To Use Fer
ry Until New Bridge is Built.

The st. Charles highway street car
bridge, the only general traffic struct-
ure spanning the Missouri near st.
Charles, was destroyed by a spectac-
ular fire Tuesday afternoon. The
loss is estimated to be in the neighbor-
hood Of $25o,OO0.
The roadway was Of heavy timbers,
but the superstructure and piers were
of steel. The roadway was destroy
ed entirely and the steel work was
bent and injured by the flames.
The two companies of the st.
Charles Fire Department were una
BILE to cope with the flames and an ap-
peal was made to st. Louis. Motor
apparatus of Engine Company No.
| SO, Union boulevard and Cote Bril-
liante avenue, was rushed the distance
of Is miles and aided the st. Charles
firemen in preventing the flames
from spreading to buildings on both
sides of the river.
! A pedestrian discovered the fire on
the western approach about $50 p.
I'm. He turned in an alarm, but before
firemen arrived, high westerly wind
was rapidly sweeping the flames
across the entire structure, and it was
soon doomed. A creosote mixture re-
Gently was placed on the roadbed and
this quickened the progress of the
Flames.
| Virtually everyone in st. Charles
was attraced. Thousands Of per-
sons lined the river front and watch.
ed the futile efforts of the firemen tc
save the bridge.
The st. Louis st. Charles electric
cars use the bridge. Hundreds o.
commuters were transferred to Wa
bash trains and taken across the riv
er on the railroad bridge, about hal
mile away.
The ferry boat, it was said, will b.
placed in service to transport ST
Charles residents across the river t.
the car line.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
CITY CANNOT GIVE AID
FOR SOCIAL WORKER HERE
City Attorney Finds City Has No
Right TO Contribute Funds to
Charitable Organization.
COUNCIL FAVORED IT
Majority of Council Favored Helping
Social Service Committee to
Hire Social Worker.

]. W. Burlington, City Attorney,
appeared before the City Council on
Monday night and stated that, after
looking into the city charter care
fully, he found that the city had no
right to contribute to the support of
charitable organizations no matter
how worthy they might be.
At the last council meeting repre-
sentatives from the social service
committee of which Mrs. E. S. Wilson
is chairman, came before the Council
and asked that the charity fund of the
city be turned over to this committee
to be used in maintaining social SER
vice worker for Mexico. The question
was turned over to the attorney for
his opinion which was given Monday
night.
After hearing the opinion of the city
attorney, Mr.. Hook moved that the
matter be allowed to rest as it was and
that no further action be taken, since
no provision for such action was made
in the city charter. The motion was
carried. Mr.. Eller stated that it had
been his desire that the city contribute
its charity fund for the maintenance
of a social service worker here, but
since it could not be done legally, il
lwould be necessary to let the matter
drop.
The cemetery committee recon-
mended that Mr.. W. E, Graves be Civ.
en- an option on the cemetery lots HI
wanted to purchase for a site OF
which to erect the proposed mauso
leum. The ordinance introduced b,
Mr.. Hook, granting Mr.. Graves per
mission to erect the mausoleum wa
given its first and second reading.
The building committee asked NOR
! time to consider the request of tn
La Crosse Lumber Company for per
mission to erect building on thei
{ property on Liberty street. The eS
tension was granted.
Mrs. Sarah Wheeler was granite
y permission to build a four-foot side
: walk along her prperty on Trinit
street.
Mason Creasey asked permit
IS build coal shed, 8 by 10 feet, in Il
d rear of his business house on We
II Promenade. On motion of Mr.. Hot
u the permit was granted
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
Married Here Tuesday.

The Rev. A. A. Wallace married Mr..
Winfield Miller, of Akron, o., and
Miss Mary E. Bright, of Farber, Mo-,
at the Presbyterian manse Tuesday
morning. Mr.. Miller is rising
Young business man of Akron and his
wife a popular young girl of Farber.
The Ledger joins with friends in ex-
tending best wishes and congratula-
tions.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
DOLL PARADE ENTRIES
Feature of the Fall Festival Promises
To Be Great.

The Doll Parade at the Fall Festival,
the week of October 9, promises to be
one of the greatest features of the en-
tertainment. Quite number of en-
tries have already been made. The
committee in charge urge that pal
epts notify them at once if they intend
placing their little ones in this event.
The entries at this time are: Mary
Washington, Martha Pearl, Gean Wag-
ner, Julia Nelson Mckee, Dorothy
Sherer, Eleanor Cass, Elizabeth Llew-
ellyn, John snoddy, Violet Maxwell
Media Strict, Betsy Pryor, Virginia
Pryor, Rebecca Strobe, Leila Martha
Stoltz, Helen Louise Clanton, Mary
Ellen Blackman.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
IOE nENHAM TO MARRY

Joe E. Denham, cashier of the First
National Bank, of Centralia, and well
known in this city, where he has many
friends, will be married October IL to
Miss Bessie Settle, of Centralia, who
has visited in Mexico.
Mr.. Denham, who is splendid
young banker, efficient and capable,
has accepted the position OF cashier
of the State Bank of Thenopolis, Wyo.
Miss Settle is charming and ac-
complished young woman of unusual
beauty. The Ledger joins their many
friends in offering congratulations
and best wishes in advance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

Nothing is pleasanter than an out
ing in your motor, according to Mr..
and Mrs. H. B. Mckinley. They have
Just returned from a 1900 mile trip
and enjoyed good roads, perfect ser.
vice from the car and delightful
weather. They motored to Chicago
Elgin and Rockport, III. Mr.. McKin.
ley is more in favor of oiled roads
than ever,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
Move Office to st. Joseph.

J. A. Gunnell, Secretary of the Mis-
souri, Grain Dealers Association, will
in the future maintain his Office in st.
Joseph, instead of this city. Miss Ruth
Crews, of this city, will continue to
assist him. Mr.. Gunnell and his fam
lily have many friends here who will
be sorry to see them leave this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
Going to Slater

Arthur Whitney, of this city, leaves
for Slater within a few days where
he will act as Yardmaster for the Al
ton. Mr.. Whitney has many friends
here who regret to see him leave, but
congratulate him on his promotion.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
BEN LOU ARRESTED
NegroSought for Shooting Ed Mitch
ell Arrested Near MOlino.

Ben Lou, the young negro who was
sought for the shooting Of Ed Mitch
ell, his brother-in-law, at Santa Fe,
early Monday morning, was arrested
near Molino at two o'clock Tuesday
morning by Constable Doll Hanger
and Sheriff Lewis, of Monroe county.
Lou was taken to Paris by the Off
GERS.
Mitchell was shot early Monday
morning after a quarrel with his wife,
which was taken up by her brothers
and resulted in the shooting.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

bE Fayette Democrat-Leader
ef two Audrain county newspa-
Dmen: missouri has a number
Ight newspaper women. For in
Miss Gladys Van Ness, who is
hsible for the society column of
Iexico Ledger. Her writings are
i interesting, showing distinct
Atty, and she is copied by nu-
Il appreciative exchanges, Mrs.
Herald Frost, for years the
j and interesting woman who
Ind owns the Vandalia Leader,
! of the brightest paragraphers
section of the State. She is
aly gifted in writing, but is a
sful business woman, as her
plainly shows"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
FORMER MEXICO BOY WEEDS

WICHITA, Kan, Sept. IA. - Miss
Bessie Irene Snyder and Mr.. Mark E.
Kreugel, both of this city, were mar
ried this morning at 10 o'clock in the
wedding parlors of the Central
Church of Christ, the Rev. Walter
Scott Priest officiating.
Mrs. Z. c. Hene and Mrs. W. Angle
were present at the ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. Kreutel will reside at 301
Fannie avenue. - Wichita Beacon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
snends 4 Cents on Campaign.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept 23. - William
]. Hennesy, Democratic nominee for
Congress in the First District of Ill
inois, yesterday sent an affidavit to
the clerk of the House of Representa-
tives to the effect that he has spent
only 4 cents for campaign expenses.
Several weeks ago before the pri-
mary Hennessy announced his total
expenses to date had been for postage
in mailing his petition and his affi-
davit said he had spent nothing since
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
Lee Mcconnell Visits Home Town

Lee Mcconnell and wife, of Los An
geles, Calf, after an extended visit
to the East, and Northeast, are in
Mexico to see Lees "old home town"
and he says the more he travels the
better he likes Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

Mr.. Kreutel is former Mexico boy,
having lived here for Is years. He
has many friends in and about Mexico
who with the Ledger join in wishing
the young couple all possible happi-
ness and prosperity.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

W. w. Fry, Jr., who was on the pro-
gram of the State Bar Association in
St. Louis this week to deliver one OF
the important addresses Of the week,
had to send his regrets because of his
being busy in the Peltzer case here.
Mr.. Fry is one of the officers of the
organization.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
Callawav s. s. Convention.

The Galloway county Sunday School
convention convenes in Fulton Mon
day and Tuesday, October 9th and
10th ]. W. Million, of this city, with
state officers, will make the leading
addresses on the program. Galloway
has a splendid organization and the
meeting will be a most successful
one.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

EVERYBODY in Mexico and Au-
drain county is interested in the sue
cess of Mexico's big street fair, and
it is time we were all getting ready
to cooperate.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
MI. Chinese Are Athletes.

Chinese students who are attending
the University of Missouri at Column
bia are becoming known as athletes.
At a recent track meet at the Chinese
Student Alliance Conference held in
Ohio. the Chinese students who are
studying agriculture at Missouri won
third place for their school. Frank S,
x. Lee and H. L. Chung were the men,
They competed in the 220-yard run
the shot put the pole vault, the high
and broad jump and the half-mile run
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
Darnabys in Minnesota.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Darnaby are in
Fairbault, Mimi, where they will pro-
duce the White Elephant. This year,
Madam Chenaut, an understudy to
Madam Pavlowa, the famous dan
seuse, is with them.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
NoCRATIC TENT
MEETING IN MEXICO.

LIAM vIvIoN, Chairman of
County Committee,
ranged for a big Democratic
letting in Mexico, on Thursday,
| the 26th, which will be a red
day for the Democracy in this
the State. A big tent will be
1 50 that a large gathering can
nnodated, and the speaking will
slace rain or shine. You should
your arrangements to be in
IN On Thursday, October 26th,
.sTtdate in this big Democratic
sstrahol when one or two at
/ fAe best speakers in the coun-
iH hkely attend, and participate
& meeting. Detailed arrange
will be announced later.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
: RUTH CREWS, formerly of

s RUTH CREWS, formerly of
dger, left today for st. Joe,
the new Office of the Grain
! Association of which she is
Dry, will be located. Miss
lis one of Mexico's most popu-
a accomplished young ladies
j many friends wish her much
j in her new home, but all are
d know that the headquarters
Grain Dealers will likely be re-
10 Mexico again shortly.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
SEPT. 27TH TO OCT. BIRD.

Demonstration days on the Mallea-
Bile Range. $1,000 worth of Alumni
UNI Ware FREE with each Range sold.
BUY NOW! DIT wit
DRY & SAPPINGT0N.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
1O,9S9.66 1,877.19 1,954.2S 14,821.13

w. W. Boatman and wife motored
from Dallas, Texas, to Mexico this
week and are the guesrs of Mr.. Boat
ma IS parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N
Boatman, of East Monroe street.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
Money to Loan.

I am now prepared to make loans
on good Farm Land security for 8, 2
and 10 years time at 5 per cent inter-
est. Terms easy. John W. Howell.
dit 31-2t Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
PsEpH BARTH COMPANY
The Store for Men and Boys

Dur sales of men and young men suits this season
have surpassed any corresponding period of the
last decade
This record however is not surprising in the light Of
the manner in which we take care of our custom
ers, our policy of selling at reasonable prices
The Barth method of searching the market along with
the seven other big stores for the best merchan-
dise-many months in advance Of present rising
prces-must be given recognition greatly
sponsible for this selling achievement
Probably the most remarkable feature Of our present Of
ferngs Of suits for men and young men is the line
at SIS, the very limit of clothing accomp plish-
ments at that price We invite your inspection.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Hardine, of Chica-
go, are the guests of Mr.. Hardness
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Hardine
and family. Mr.. Hardine is employed
with Marshall Field in Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

EE ]. T. CREWS has made a
'ption through the Ledger for
llson Democratic National Cam
Fund. Who will be the next one
roll of honor?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
Injured by Horse.

Watt Moore, of Hereford, brother
of ]. E. Moore, steward of State Hos
pital No. 1, Fulton, was seriously in-
iured Wednesday when horse fell on
him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
Now Car for Electric Line

Ira Fisher has built new car for
the electric line. It is a small box
car and will be used for hauling cin-
ders for track ballast.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

u MOOSE Vice-Presidential
Hte Parker has one advantage
Her candidates for the same Of
d that he is not eclipsed by a
s mate.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

H. E. C. Tucker, Sam Wallace and
Mr.. Stockton went on an advertising
tour for the Festival in Mr.. fuckers
car Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

! cordage manufacture in 1914
4s7, ,443, 1856 pounds of hemp
Isal; but none seemed to have
AVAILABLE for Villa.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
Ina Few Days

We will put on our annual Majectic
Range demonstrator. Take peep at
our Majectic window.
247-2t wit L. R. FERRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

IF you really want good roads you
should favor the move to give Au-
drain highway engineer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

Elon Whitney, of this city, has a po-
sition in the State Democratic head
quarters in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

Attention is called to Hardin Rix-
ey's real estate advertisement in the
daily and weekly Ledger. Hardin is
on the job all right, and would like to
have share of your patronage.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

All this week we are selling $1.O0
Casserole and Tray, fancy pattern,
75c. Plain pattern Soc. L. r. Ferris
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

Thomas Gibson and family are ar
ranging to move to Kansas City to re-
j. side permanently.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

Rev. B. F. Goslin, of Columbia, was
in Mexico Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

rs is a dandy fine rain and
thousands of dollars to Audrain
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

Mrs. J u Cullen and son, of Perry,
are the guests of Mexico relatives
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28
Get Ready!

For Winter by buying the hard coal
stove now - $45 to $65. L. R. Ferris.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

Infants, worsted and merce-
rized silk Toques. White,
with blue and pink trim
mings. 1hc
Special 80. =. :. ".."S~
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

Women's knit skirts, fine
ribbed cotton crocheted bot
tom, drawstring; colors, OK
ford and white, 1Er
Each ...... :. :. ... @S"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-28

double roll cuffs. Sizes "a to
81. 00n
Special ... =. w"
Ladies' flannellette gown.
Blue and pink stripe. Dou-
BILE front and back yokes.
High and dutch necks. A1r
Special -. =. =. ... F"S
Child's short white flannel
ette skirts, with embroider-
ed ruffle. Ages 2 to
6 years. 1Er
Special. =. :. :. ... AZ"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-21
BROTHERHOOD PURCHASES
 TRACT OF LAND
Bordering on Crystal Lake-WiIl Erect
 Building.

The Brotherhood of the First Con- gregational church has made arrange ments for the purchase of the tract of land bordering on Crystal lake that has been used as a camp site for the Boy Scouts and Girl Pioneers during the past summer. The site is an ideal one for this purpose and the society thought that they might not always be available, as there were other parties looking over the ,land with the idea of purchasing it.
 The matter of purchasing the land for the boys and girls came up at the annual meeting of the brotherhood this month and the suggestion was given an enthusiastic reception. A fund was started Ut the supper and a goodly sum had been donated before the meeting came to close. The brotherhood, which is doing this on it's own accord, intends to turn over the deeds of the property to the church as soon as the entire purchase price is paid. As a payment has already been made on the property, the complete purchase is assured. It is the inten- ton of the society to later erect buildings on the property and improve it in general. The site, which is sit uated on high land, near a fine body of water and not far from this city, is an ideal spot for the location of a camp for the boys and girls of the church,