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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-27
Hundred Killed as
Berlin Mob Quelled

The Echo Beige, a copy OF which has
been received here, sayS II learns that a
serious outbreak occurred IN Berlin three
days ago. Cavalry charged the crowd
and in the fight which ensued. more than
100 persons were killed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-27
Has Used Duffy's II Years

Mr.. Jas. Jackson has judic-
iously used Duffy's Pure Malt
Whiskey for twelve years.
What the remarkable nourish-
ing qualities of Duffy's has
done for this man is best ex-
pressed in his own words:
~ have taken Duffy's Pure Malt
WhiSkey for twelve years. 1 was flat
on my back with heart and nerve
trouble, and after taking other medi-
cine, ] was advised TO take Duffy's
Pure Malt Whiskey. After taking Il
for three months l was able 10 go
back 10 work. I am now over go
years old, and l still take Duffy's
when ! feel a little bad, and i would
recommend IL 20 anybody with ~
weak heart, as Duffy's has done won
ders for me."-James T. jackson, N.
y. Ave-, near Farmers Ave-, Jamaica,
l. N v
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-27

at. LOUIS. Feb. 26.-Miss Anna Nor
gan, daughter Of the late John r. Nor
ean. will be a delegate 20 the conference
n mayors on national preparedness
Which will begin here March ,.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-27

Ordinary Nuxated Iron VIII Make Deli
cate, Nervous, Rundown People
2OO% Stronger in Two Weeks
Trina An MANY CaaaR.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
GEORGE a. BROCK DEAD

George A. Brock, 81 years old, one
of the Oldest and most popular men of
this city. died at his home after an
extended Illness Of diabetes. He be-
came suddenly i'll Sunday while eating
his dinner. He soon lost conscious
ness and remained unconscious to the
end
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Belle
Brock, Of north Washington street
and three brothers and two sisters
They are; Mrs. M. e. Daniel, Cen.
tralia; Mrs. Adele Hunter, Chamois
Mo-; Mathew Brock, st. Aubert, Mo-;
and Lee and John Brock, of st. Louis.
Mr.. Brock was a native Tennessean
and came to Missouri in his early
manhood. He was in business in this
city for number Of years and his
death will be mourned by many close
friends. The Ledger joins the people
of Mexico in extending sympathy to
the bereaved family.
The funeral of George Brock was
from st. Brendan's Catholic Church
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock
The burial was in the Catholic
cemetery. The pail bearers were: Joe
Smith, Ed Dermody, Hugh Donnelly
Ed O'Brien, Thomas Hays and T. F
Roden.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
YOUNG's CREEK.

March came in with snow storm.
- j. P. Albright bought a span of
mules of Judge Carter for $3.50. -
Roy johnson bought span of coming
three year old mules from Sam Rowe.
Sam Rowe and wife, J. W. Elliott
and wife, attended the funeral of Mrs
Z. F. Ketter. We were very sorry to
hear Of the death of Mrs. Ketter, and
extend heartfelt sympathy to the sor-
rowing family. Clyde Ellis is on
the jury in Mexico this week, - 0thel
Winscott is farming with Tom Berry
this year. - Hugh Warden, of Mex
leo, visited at Thod Boulware's last
Sunday. Forrest Berry was up to
see G. T. Schieffer last Sunday even
ing. = VIM. Wainscott and family
visited at Wallace Dowell's last Sun
day. - Miss Mamie Gilbert went to
| tMexkco last Saturday to visit her
brother, 81 Gilbert, who is no better
- We were sorry to hear of the death
of Mrs. Isaac Beauchamp and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Hoffman, which occurred the
latter part Of last month. Mrs. Beau
champ was a sister-in-law of the Rev
Beauchamp who was pastor at Long
Branch over forty years ago. They
formerly lived near that church.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
WAR PICTURES SECURED
FOR SHOWING IN MEXICO
Behind the Firing Lines With the
German Army" viii be Produced
Here by the Ledger.
ACTUAL SCENES IN THE FIELD
Will be Shown at the 0rpheum the
Latter Part of This Month--A
Wonderful Picture.

The Ledger, Monday, closed a con-
tract with the International Press
Film Association for the bringing to
Mexico of the German war pictures
showing life behind the firing line
and the most complete and authen-
tic views Of the war that so far have
been produced.
These wonderful films, $500 feet
in length, give a detailed and dram
attic vision of the European front.
Hundreds of them are first action
pictures taken Of the subjects Ia
which they relate.
Among the important views shown
are: Storming Fort Novo George
ievsk! The Fall of Warsaw Great
Seven Day Battlel Battlefelds From
Aeroplane! Won Hindenberg'E
Smashing Drive! The Kaiser at the
Front! Murderous Machine Cur
Fire! Hammering the Big Forts
Zeppelin Raids on Warsawl Rain o.
Russian Shells! Fierce Infantry As
saults! Miles of Battling Demons
Terrific Trench Struggles! Desper
ate Bayonet Charges.l
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09

FRENCH ADMIT GERMAN 6iiEs
ON WIDE VERDUN FRONT
oaiy at Two Points Did the French
Fall Back. According to Their
Report
FRENCH GAVE UP FREsNEs
Heavy Assaults Still Being Made
Loss Of Town in the wOeyre
Admitted.
FRENcH GAVE UP FREsNE!

London, March s.--Driving hard
against the French line northwest and
'southwest of Verdun, the Germans
have been enabled to make additional
gains toward verdun but with ex-
tremely heavy casualties, according
to Paris. Besides Hill No. 265, to the
southeast, and part of Forges, oc-
cupied by the Germans through
strong, infantry attacks preceded by
extremely heavy bombardments, the
town of Fresnes, in the Woevre, also
has been captured, the French admit.
The German attack was over the
entire front west of the Meuse, ex-
tending from Bethincourt to the river,
but except in the Corbeaux wood and
at hill No. 265 the French held back
the attackers at all points. Thus the
French still occupy the important
strategic position on the heights of
the Cote de Poie, but the occupation
of part of the Corbeaux Wood
would indicate that the Germans
have advanced more than three miles
since they took the town of Forges.
Infantry Attacks Increased.
Paris, March The German in
fantry attacks have been greatly in
creased in the northwest of Verdun
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
c. p. TAFT UPHoLDs WILSON,
Cincinnati Republican Editor Discus.
ses Congressional Blunders."

Cincinnati, O., March 7.--Charles
P. Taft in his Republican organ, The
Times-Star, says under the caption
Congressional Blunderers and the
Danger of War"
"The members of the House who
have advertised so widely their oppo,
sition to the Presidents diplomatic
policies have argued that their efforts
were in the direction of preventing
war. AS matter of fact, by weaken
ing the respect Of foreign Govern.
ments for the authority Of the Gov.
ernment at Washington, the influence
Of their action could only be in the
direction of war.
"The American people do not want
war. But we are a patriotic people
with a fair share of loyalty to the ole
flag, and if it comes to showdown
most of US can be relied upon to bacl
up the President in whatever stand ht
may take"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
MRS. BROWNS FUNERAL.

The funeral of Mrs. Katherine
Brown, "a years old, who died in Mar
shall Wednesday morning early, was
held in the Presbyterian church Thurs
day afternoon at s o'clock by the Rev.
A. A. Wallace. The remains were in
tered in Elmwood cemetery.
Besides her two children, W. H.
Brown, of Kansas City and Mrs. j..
H. Minor, Mrs. Brown leaves the fol-
lowing nieces: Mrs. o. L. Martin and
Mrs. William Pasqueth, of this city,
Mrs. Robert Pratt, of McCredie, and
Mrs. Mary Biggs, Of ottumwa, la.
The following grandchildren, besides
six great grandchildren also survive
her: Mrs. Mary Crockett, Of Marshall,
Mrs. Verde Renie, james Northern
and Joseph Northern.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
MEXICO 1916 FAIR WILL
Be AUG. 8, 8, 70 AND 4
Mexico Fair VIII Have County School
Day This Year the First
Day Of the Fair.
MANY ADDED ATTRACTIONS
Running Races, Harness Races, Auto
mobile Races and Motor Cycle
Races This Year.

The Mexico Fair this year prom
ises to outshine all previous efforts of
the association. There will be har-
ness races, running races ,automo-
bile races, automobile contests, big
stakes, splendid show rings, farm
tractor ard automobile exhibits and
demon > a.. - :. ..siss Gus ..s:sS .;ss::sSS nnususl
floral hall exhibit along entirely new
lines. The date is August 8, 9, 10
and II and the week following the
Columbia Fair.
The first day Of the Fair will be
County school day. Every student
of a country school, under fourteen
years of age will be admitted to the
fair on this day free. There will be
a series of contents, stock Judging
and in the home economic department
to interest both boys and girls. Coun-
ty Superintendent of Schools W..
Clyde johnson, assisted by several
from the State Agricultural College
at Columbia, will have charge of this
feature. It is planned to have every
school in the county to choose its
Representatives for these events be-
fore school closes this spring. /.
There will be two harness races
each day, two running races each day,
an automobile race and an automo-
bile contest. One day will be Old
Settlers Day to which every settler of
the county over 10 years old will be
admitted free and have a seat reser-
we'd in the amphitheatre for him.
| There will be an unusually large
show rings and everything done to
make the fair appeal to the people
of this section of Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09

Fulton, Mo-, March s.-Mayor E. L.
Koontz, candidate for reelection, was
defeated for the nomination in the
Democratic primary Tuesday by
Crockett Harrison, by Is votes.
Koontz defeated Harrison two years
ago by 80 votes. Other candidates
nominated are:
Collector, ]. L. Bush; Marshal, 0.
H. Rogers, night policeman; Attor-
ney, H. N. Eversole; Police Judge, j,
H. Buchanan; Treasurer, Sam X,
Black; Assessor, L. ]. (Jack) Payne.
Councilman First Ward, J. B. Sharp;
Second Ward, o. G. Sims; Third
Ward, Gather G. Terry, long term and
R B. (Dick) Wren, short term.
A large per cent Of the successful
candidates are incumbents of the Of
fees to which they were nominated.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
20 Years Ago.

The wedding of Louis Ruppie and
Miss Elivira Webber took place near
Rush Hill.
Mrs. Clifford Brown, north of Mex
leo, ives very i'll.
George Hill and Miss Patty Strick-
lien, of near Centraiia, were married
in Mexico.
William Freddie and Mrs. Jennie
Williams were married at the resi-
dence of Phillip Rebman.
A. r. Tinsley, one of Audrain's old
est citizens, died at his home near
Thompson.
Prof. r. G. Hale and Lena Petty
closed a successful term of school at
Rush Hill.
Chal. Blum, of Skinner, was i'll of
rheumatism.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
COUNTY SCHOOL DAY BIG
FEATURE OF MEXICO FAIR
Every Country School Child Under
Fourteen Rears of Age VIII Be
Admitted Free First Day.
LIST OF CONTESTS ARE MADE
Prizes Will be Offered for Those Who
Take Part in Events Especially
Scheduled.

The first day of the 1916 Mexico
Fair, the date of which has seen an
nounced for August 8, 9, 10 and IL,
will be County School Day and every
country school child under fourteen
years of age will be admitted to the
fair free. Tickets Of admission are
being distributed among the schools
by Superintendent of County Schools
W. Clyde Johnson, who will have
charge of the special program on that
occasion and be assisted by a number
from the State Agricultural College
at Columbia.
Below are published list of con-
tests for the first day which are open
to the students Of Audrain's country
schools. The plan is to make the
first day of the fair one that will aid
in the material Improvement of the
county school as well as entertaining
TO the many in attendance.
The following are the events for
the County School Day at the Mexico
Fair, August 8, o, 10 and II, 1916 and
viii be under the direct supervision
of County Superintendent Of Schools
W. Clyde Johnson. Each school will
file its entries for these events with
Mr. Johnson as soon as they are
chosen
There will be $500 in prizes for
each event, if filled. $3.50 first prize
$1.OO second and so cents third prize.
The events are as follows:
Poultry Judging.
Beef Cattle Judging.
Draft Horse Judging.
Dairy Cattle Judging.
Button-Hole Making.
Corn Stringing.
Judging Canned Goods.
Ciphering Match
Corn Judging.
Patching.
Stocking Darning.
Spelling Match.
Best Club Work.
Best Map of United States.
Best Map of Missouri.
/ Best Map of Audrain County.
Best Agricultural Note Book.
Best Note Book of Nature Study.
Best free hand drawing of model
far scene.
Best free hand drawing Of model
rural scene.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
Democrats Attention.

Pursuant to to action of the Au-
drain County Democratic Committee
in session at Mexico, Mo-, March 2,
Democratic voters Of Audrain County
are hereby called to meet at the var
ious precincts of the county, at 1880
p. M, Saturday, March II, for tha
purpose of electing delegates to the
County Convention at Mexico, Mo-.
March Ia, which will be for the pur-
puose of eIecting 13 delegates to the
State Democratic Convention, at St.
Joseph, March 21 and to transact
such other business as may come reg
ularly before the body.
d&wtf Fred A. Morris, Chairman.
c, A. DaVault, Secretary,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
30 Years Ago.

James R. Hickman and A. McDon-
aid, both of Audrain, located in Ore
gon.
Mrs. Gartrell, nee Miss Payne, died
in this city.
The funeral of George P. Burhor
took place in this city.
The remains of Mrs. Robert Nc,
Kamey were brought from Brown
wood, Texas, to this city for burial.
Elon Dearing clerked for ]. M. Pol
lard
Robert Calhoun, of the Beaver Dan
neighborhood, attended school in Mex
leo.
Mrs. Ize Mexican, aged rs, former
ly Of this city, died in st. Louis.
Miss Cloteolla Hillman, aged II
years, died in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
COURTESY aovER THE PHONE"

IT'S one thing to be courteous on
meeting persons on the street, in our
place Of business or in our home. It's
another matter, sometimes, to be cour-
teous in talking over the telephone.
About the time you are hard at work
at your desk or in another part OF
the house, the telephone rings. You've
got to stop and answer the phone.
And by the time you've taken down
the receiver for the 'steenth time in
the last half hour, you're in frame
Of mind to take someone's head off.
So much of the days business is
done over the telephone that it is as
essential to be courteous then as IN
meeting persons face to face. In the
advertising Of railroad ticket office
in Kansas City appears the phrase
ats pleasure to answer the phone,
II the same were true of some other
business concerns their trade at the
end of the month would take a decid-
ed leap.
Courtesy pays!
University Missourian.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
Or. R. ". DOURN So
YEARS OLD TUESDAY
Arose Early and Shaved Himself as
Usual Regardless Of Advanced
Years and Poor Health.
REGAINING FORMER STRENGTH
Wrote Champ Clark a Birthday Letter
As it is Also His Natal Day
Ross Cauthorn Also.

DR.. R. w. Bourne, Of this city, was
96 years old Tuesday. Although he
has been ill this winter, the first time
really in his almost century Of life,
he arose early and shaved himself pre-
pairing as usual for the day. DR.. Bourn
enjoyed a quiet birthday dinner to
which only the immediate members of
the family were present. He lives
with his daughter, Mrs. W. W. Fry, on
east Promenade Street.
Tuesday was also the natal day of
Speaker Champ Clark and County
Clerk Ross Cauthorn. After break
fast DR.. Bourne sat down and wrote
Mr.. Clark letter wishing him many
returns of the day. DR.. Bourn, until
his recent illness taught a Sunday
School Glass of men at the Methodist
Church and was the Oldest active Sun
day School teacher in the world.
In speaking of his long life DR..
Bourn lays down the following rules:
l. Your chance of becoming cen
tenarian is up to you. Begin by ap-
plying common sense to your method
of living.
2. Eat one third less than your
neighbor does, setting more vege-
tables and cereals and less meat on the
table.
8. Drink water in copious drafts,
two small cups Of coffee is enough
each day.
a. Do not smoke, chew or drink ID
excess. Nicotine will aid you to reach
an early grave.
| 5. If you are i'll consult only re-
putable physician. Many a mans
chances for leo have been ruined
by unskilled treatment.
8. Early to bed and early to rise is
an old but good maximum.
Z. Exercise every chance you get;
activity keeps you young.
| 8. Live Christian life and you will
be well repaid.
| 9. Don't worry over trihes. 1t will
help to age you.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
FUNERAL OF MRS. KETrER.

The funeral Of Mrs. E. F. Ketter
was held from the Methodist church in
this city Friday afternoon at 2:3O. The
Rev. S. W. Hayne conducted the SER
vices. Thet body was inferred in Elm
wood cemetery. There were many
beautiful floral offerings and the
church was filled with the many
friends of Mrs. Ketter who was beau
tiful Christian character and popular
with all who knew her.
The pail bearers were: Tom Bruce,
Martin Myers, Roy Bryarly, Walter
Morris, John Ellis and R. Ewing. I
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
Troy Votes For Better Roads.

Troy, Mo-, March 7.--By vote Of
159 to 156 the special eight-mile road
district was enlarged to a 12-mile dis
trict Saturday. This extends south to
the st. Charles County, line. and in
sures good roadway across the roun-
ty from north to south, since the road
north of Troy to the Pike County line
is already rock and gravel.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
Hathaway Again in the Seed Business

Fred Hathaway has just received
the largest order of bulk garden seed
that has been bought in Mexico for
the last five years. These seed come
direct from the largest growers in
Michigan.
Mr.. Ira Collens, Is years with the
Hathaways, will have charge of the
garden seed department. His long ex-
perience enables him to judge of the
varieties of seed that that will give
the best results in this locality.
The firm has no old or carried ovei
seed to work off.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09

inant question is that of reform of
State business methods.
"Such commission would be of
high value, along with a<budget sys-
tenn embedded in the Consultation.
Without that how could the efficiency
commission stand against the cohesive
power Of desire to increase certain
appropriations as that manifests it
self in the Legislature, and how could
it secure the drafting of bills in ac-
cordance with its recommendations Z
"As final solution the proposal
does not go far enough; as one Of the
9signs of the times" it has interest
and value and should be considered
along with Gov. Painters specific ap-
proval Of the budget system in re-
cent letter to The Republic"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
Revival at Centralia, Mo.

Centralia, Mo-, March IA re-
ligious revival is being conducted here
by DIR. Charles Wheeler of Chicago.
The meetings are under the auspices
Of the Christian, Methodist and Bap-
tist churches. More than 100 "hit the
trail" at one service Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
NEW HOPE.

Archa Johnston and family were
guests Of Harvey Stuart and family
Sunday. - Willie FREEMAN and wife
were visitors Of Harvey Stuart and
family Sunday. Brother White Ill
ed his regular appointment at New
Hope Saturday and Sunday. - Mr..
Cline has moved to the Jim johnson
place for this year. = Bingle Worley
bought three shoats of Arnold Stuart
Price 8 cents per lb. = Archa John
ston sold one calf to Allie Bonstine al
$3.50 per 100 lbs. They brought $55
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
10 Years Ago.

L. B. Hawthorne was made super
intendent of the Mexico Public
Schools in place of D. A. Mcmillan,
deceased.
Robert Herman was injured so that
he had to remain from work when he
sprained his back while working in
Brooks Grocery Store.
Judge Alex Carter, ]. G. Ford, Mort
Fox and Mr.. Pauline all agreed to
drag 4 miles of the road near Their
place.
A marriage license was issued tc
Frank Harlow, of Montgomery, ant
Miss Cittie Missile Littrell.
John Crockett, 81 years old, died al
his home near this city.
C. A. Drake purchased the H. c
Turner place in this city
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09

between Bethincourt and the Meuse,
and the Germans have made gain in
that important sector, getting foot
hold in the Corbeaux wood, which lies
to the southwest Of the Cote de POie.
The official statement, issued by the
war office last night, makes this ad-
mission, but declares all other at
tacks in that neighborhood were re-
pulsed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
Attention A. F. & A. M.

A joint school Of instruction will be
held March 9 and 10 for the benefit of
the members Of Hebron, Mexico and
adjoining lodges. All brother Masons
will be heartily welcomed. And We
request the attendance of every mem
ber of all lodges, for part Of the
time at least. The hours of the ses-
sions are 9:30 a. M, 1880 and 7:3O p.
m.
I. J. Kelso, Sec'y Hebron.
Jno. B. Graham, Sec'y Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
10, 20 AND 80 YEARS
AGO THIS WEEK
80 Years Ago.

DR.. N. S. Russell was candidate for
Mayor of this city.
J. L. Southworth of St. Louis, was
opening a hardware store on the south
side of the square.
Squire Hooton had moved his JUS
tice of the Peace Office over Card
wells and Menefee's store.
C. Ragsdale had opened a new har-
ness and carriage shop in this city at
his old stand.
Galloway and Whitney sold &C year
lings to ]. and L. Smith for $1,000
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09

W. L. Fowles, of this city, is organ
izing Mutual Insurance Co., which
will have its home office in this city.
The Rev. j. J. Griffin and wife have
returned from Lafayette, Ind, where
they spent the winter with their chill
dren.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
To OUR Readers

Have noticed the increased size of the Ledger least twice
month.
We intend to big family of readers live interesting
than this section the
like the Ledger tell friends about it. and tell oosuch
interest stimulates all the harder The Ledger
belongs its readers and tries stand for what they would have
tain-a greater Audran county Missouri and Nation.
When have news tell about lit will be greatly
ciated.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09

N. CREWDSON, formerly Of
County, Democratic nominee
II Of Louisiana, was re-elect-
'city election Tuesday, by one
over his Republican oppon-
. election was closely contest
br. Crewdson's many friends
nlcased with the results.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
1t is DAM" NOT "DAMN. /"

Boston, March THE man who
put the dash in "d--n" was wrong.
1t does not belong there. A group
Of Harvard students studying numis-
matics have discovered that the orig
inal "dam" was Persian coin and not
a "cuss word" at all---and so another
popular idea has been slaughtered.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
BLIZZARD SWEEPS THE NORTH

Duluth, Mimi, March S.Z0ne Of
the most severe blizzards of the win.
ter is sweeping Northern Minnesota
the upper peninsula of Michigan and
the Canadian states to the north. Ir
Duluth nine and one-half inches Of
snow has fallen in the last thirty-sia
hours. Marquette, Mich, reported
seventeen inches and at Calumet
shipments from the copper mines
were curtailed owing to interference
with railroad transportation.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-03-09
LOCAL OPTION IN VERMONT.

Rutledge, VT, March 8.--Local op-
ton won over prohibition in this
state Tuesday by margin of 1854
votes. The prohibition amendment
was first placed on the statute books
in 1858, and was repealed in 1908 by
a majority of 729. The vote yester-
day on the question Of re-enacting
the amendment was: Yes, 1s,5OS;
no. s1,667.
Every county in the state, with the
exceptions of Orleans, gave a major
ity in favor Of local option.