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Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
SANTA FE SURVEYORS
MAY STOP WORK
BECAUSE OF WAR

ANhObOAAJ oShAOSAobl
Santa Fe locating surveyors and
engineers, working in Randolph
county at present and working on
the large reservoir near the point
where Moberly Junction is to be es-
tablished about three and one-half
miles southwest of Moberly, have ex-
pressed the belief that they will re-
ceive orders similar to those received
by the Burlington surveyors last
week, stopping the work on the pro-
posed construction of mileage through
this community. The Santa Fe men
expect they will be withdrawn from
their work the latter part of this
week.
The withdrawal notice is expected
to be made as result of the present
crisis between Germany and the
United States. The war is RESPONSE
BILE for the withdrawal notice given
the Burlington workers last week.
Burlington men pointed out that worl
will be resumed on the proposed line
from Monroe City to Moberly Junction
as soon as international affairs are
adjusted. They stated that there is
plenty of work for them in the en-.
/ igineering department of the com
parry and none of them are being tax
en- out of service. When they return
to Chicago they will be sent to other
points along the line to work unit
headquarters are re-established il
Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
PRISONER CONFESSES
SCHEME TO IMPRIS0N
PRESIDENT IN MEXICO

NEW YORK, April 27. - An
amazing plot to capture New York,
Washington and Boston, kidnap Will
son and hold him a hostage in Mex
leo, and invade Canada from the
United States, was barred to Judge
Otto Rosalcky, in New York General
Sessions Court by a convicted biga-
mist, who offered to tell the entire
story for his liberty.
The judge gave out short state
ment, but the details are being hush
ed up by the authorities.
"Count" Lynar-Lowden, who tells
Of the intrigue, declares the entire
plan was hatched in Germany, ant
that Friest, the leader, was to, raist
an army of 100000 men to move OF
Canada.
Won Papen, former German Embas
sy attache, was one Of the leaders il
the plot, according to the prisoner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
AUDRAIN SHORN
LAMBS $14.25; A
HIGH RECORD PRICE

Turner Lewis, junior member Of
the firm of George Lewis & Son, Of
Audrain County, Mo-, had the honor
and distinition of marketing a load
of 140 head of clipped Western
lambs, averaging II lbs, that sold
to Armour G. Co. at S14.25 per cwt.
Tuesday in St. Louis. This is the
highest sale of a load of clipped
lambs ever made upon this market
and equals the high top made at Chi
cago Monday for clipped lambs.
Young Mr.. Lewis, very courteous
gentleman, was thoroughly pleased
with the price his lambs brought up
on the st. Louis market, as it was
considerably beyond his or his faith.
er's expectations.
This band of lambs are of the ia.
nous western grade of lambs of W.
W. johnson, the biggest sheep buy.
er and operator in Audrain county.
He has made a specially of furnishing
western lambs to central Missouri
feeders, and has attained an enviable
reputation for the class of stock he
has bought.
Young Mr.. Lewis was very enthusi.
astic regarding the prospects for the
seasons crops. He stated that ev.
cry effort is being made to plant al
available land, and that he did moi
believe that there would be a piece
of tillable soil but what would be ir
cultivation in one respect or another
the coming season. He mentioned
that the land was rented this season
at a price never before paid in the
history of the county, and providing
Dame Fortune was with the farmers
of Audrain county during the coming
summer they would gather the best
years crops in the history of the
county. - Live Stock Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
MANY MOTHERS HEAR
LECTURES BABY WEEK
Miss RonzOne of University Of Mis-
souri,, Tells of Proper Food and
Clothing for Children
PHYSICIANS MAKE TALKS
Campfire Girls, Under Direction of
Miss Coralee Lake, Give First
Aid Demonstration

On Wednesday afternoon the Camp
fire Girls, under the direction of Miss
Coralee Lake, gave a demonstration
in First Aid to the Injured.
DR.. M, P. Ravenei, who was to
have spoken at 3 o'clock, failed to
come and his place was taken by DR..
j. G. Moore.
In her talk at the Library Tuesday
afternoon, Miss Ethel Ronzone, of the
Home Economics Dept. Of the U.
of Missouri, speaking on "The Food
and Clothing of Growing Children" )"
laid special stress on the necessity of
the food of the little ones being as
simple as possible and as flavorless.
The child, she said, should have no
condiments as they spoil the taste
and lead to demand for highly spic-
ed foods. Very little meat and no
tea or coffee should be included in
the diet, which should have an
abundance of green vegetables and
fruit and the child should have very
little candy. The school lunch should
be made as attractive as possible, she
said, and not, as is often the case,
prepared so as to be unattractive and
the child given candy and sweets to
make up for the deficiency.
In speaking of the clothing of the
children Miss Ronzone, said the little
ones should not be clothed too warmly,
but more evenly, so as to protect all
parts of the body alike and she ad-
vocated that both sexes be dressed
alike until six years of age and as
long afterwards as possible.
She also urged that, while the Baby
Weeks should be continued, "Baby
Year." should also be observed and
that all possible be done for the we'll
fare of the babies through the entire
year.
DR.. Fred Griffin, in his talk on
Adenoids and Tonsils, spoke of the
bad effects of adenoids on the men,
tai and physical growth of the child
and urged an examination of all school
children.
DR.. ]. F. Jolley, in his talk on
Measles, Diphtheria and Scarlet
Fever, laid special stress on the neces-
sity of keeping the children suffer-
lese diseases quarantined
vas absolutely no danger
;ses being transmitted.
.-.ated out the necessity of
a pure milk supply since these dis
eases are often transmitted through
infected milk.
A large number of mothers brought
their little ones to the meetings at
the Library. One baby, six weeks
old, smilingly submitted to the ex-
animation given to demonstrate the
proper methods of measuring and
weighing the babies. The little one
proved normal in all points except its
weight, which had been reduced by
recent illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
MN. A. WINS FROM WENT
WORTH, 3 TO 0, HERE
ON WEDNESDAY MORNING
Game Was Scheduled For Wednesday
Afternoon-Played Early Be-
cause of the Rain
BY Cadet Epstein

ny SduSb GpSlSlh
The base ball game scheduled for
$3.50 o'clock Wednesday afternoon on
the Academy field between the NJ.
NJ. A. nine and the Wentworth Mill
ary Academy, was played at II
o'clock Wednesday morning on ac-
count of the rain, the officials esti-
mating that the game had best be
played before the field became too
muddy.
The game resulted in a shut-out
victory for the M. M. A. aggrega-
ton, 3 to 0. Mayfield and Browning
formed the M. M. A. battery.
This victory, over team which
has twice defeated Kemper during
the season, practically assures M. M F.
A. of the State Base Ball Champion
ship among the Military Schools Of
the State.
The feature Of the game was a tri.
pie play. One of these that you hear
about and read about in the bige
leagues. This actually happened or
our field; Wentworth man bunted
with three men on bases, knocking
the ball to Mayfield, who threw tc
Browning, Browning to Dawson, Daw-
son back to Browning, putting 2 mer
out at home and one at first base
This was a sensational scene which
caused much enthusiasm among the
crowd.
Brickwell, Dawson and Rodes made
the runs for NJ. NJ. A.
This game will be the last fol
Mayfield, Browning and Payne
These three men leave next weel
for the Officers Reserve Camp a
Fort Riley, making large hole il
our team.
The next game will be, here, Mon
day, with the School for the Deaf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
INTERESTING EXHIBITS
FOR BABY WEEK HERE
Awards Made Tuesday for the Best
Poster on Baby Week - Other
Exhibits at Library
TO HAVE FOOD EXHIBIT
Miss Reitz Has Exhibit Showing the
Things That Are Good and Those
That Are Bad for Baby

A number of interesting and instruc-
tive exhibits and demonstrations
have been arranged for the Baby
Week Program which is being con-
Quoted at the Library under the aus
pices of the Federation of Women's
Clubs.
Tuesday the awards were made in
the contest for the best poster on
Baby Week, the three points upon
which the posters were judged were:
(1) the advertising value; (2) the in
depreciation of the subject as shown
in the art work and (S) the lettering.
Two prizes of one dollar each were
given. They went to Miss Nettie
Harmon, of Hardin College, and to
Miss Georgia Morris, of Mcmillan.
A poster by Miss Mabel Thomas re-
ceived honorable mention. Nine pos
ters were submitted in the contest.
The judges were Rev. o. o. Green,
Mrs. E. Y. Burton and Miss Willie
Hook.
The charts used were sent here from
Columbia, where they had been used
in the Baby Week. One of the most
interesting was a map showing the
communities throughout the country
where Baby Week had been observed
in 1916.
Miss Reitz, head nurse of the Mexico
Hospital, has arranged a most inter-
esting and instructive display of the
things that are good and bad for the
baby. There is also a model bath
Ing table for the baby and a complete
set of night clothes and bed clothing.
Miss RAM, on Tuesday Afternoon,
gave demonstration OF the examina-
ton of the baby.
Miss Archie Cook, Of the Mcmillan
faculty, has planned an exhibition of
schol luncheons, showing the various
school luncheons, showing the various
foods and the proper and improper
There is also supply of literature
which has been prepared by experts
on child welfare. This literature is
jgiven out to the visiting mothers.
Tuesday afternon DR.. Jolly spoke
on Contagious Diseases Of Children
and their Results" and DR.. Fred
Grifr'-- --,oI,a ~, "hIo~~;I- T---:I-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
MISSOURI TO SUPPLY
1850 IN FIRST DRAFT
This Will Mean About $50 Men From
Each of the Counties Within
the State at First Call
VOLUNTEER SYSTEM TOO SLOW
In 30 Days Of Volunteer Recruiting
Only Small Number of Men
Have Been Secured

WASHINGTON, D. c., May g.
Missouri's quota of the first force Of
100000 men to be raised by the Sc
lective draft system under the legis-
lation now being enacted by Congress
will be 1880 men. In addition, Mis-
souri, is being called upon to raise
6,5S6 as its quota of the force of
l89,S98 needed on April / TO raise the
regular army to full war strength: Z:
Missouri also will raise 10000 men
to bring its National Guard organi-
cations to full war strength contem-
plated by the Government and is ex-
pected to raise 10 per cent of the Ma
rine Corps and 10 per cent of the
navy.
The plans of the War Department
contemplate the raising of about l.
100000 men in addition to those in
the regular army and the National
Guard. On the basis of its popula-
tion as compared with the total popu-
lation of the continental United
States in 1910, when the last Federal
census was taken, Missouri would
raise 81 per cent of each armed
force raised by the Federal Govern
ment.
Registration by States
This is the relation that the popula-
ton of Missouri, which was $685.
1886 in 1910, bore to the population Of
the entire country, which was 91,.
982,266. On this basis of arriving
at the States quota Missouri would
supply $4,000 of the force of 1,000,.
900 men to be raised the first yeal
of the army.
In 80 days of recruiting under the
volunteer system for the regular ar,
my, Missouri shipped 1866 men out
of a total Of 40,25S recruits obtained
from the entire country for April
The average rate at which men were
accepted for the regular army from
those who offered themselves vol.
UNFAIRLY Missouri was 551s men {
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
C;rcuit Court Notes

In the case of Mrs. Josephine
Lan,ng ct al against J. P. Dou-
chant ct al, to set aside the will oil
Mrs. Rosalie Champion, the will was
sustained.
The case of Archie jenkins ct al
VS.. Margaret M. jenkins a suit 10
cancel deed was heard in the court
Wednesday afternoon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
MISS RAM LEAVES FOR
fRANCE-RECE|VED CALL
Social Service Nurse Here viii De.
part at Once for 81. Louis to
Join Red Cross Unit There
ONE OF FIFTY U. S. NURSES
Half a Hundred st. Louis Nurses in
Party-Miss RAM Stood Exam
nation in st. Louis Mon.

Miss Cordelia RAM, social service
worker and visiting nurse in this city,
leaves for st. Louis at once to ioin
a Red. Cross unit of so st. Louis
nurses who sail for France at once
Miss RAM was in St. Louis Monday
and stood the physical examination,
as well as was innoculated against
typhoid and vaccinated against small
pox, all necessary requirements of
entering the service.
Miss RAM, who is of French-Ger-
man descent, has made many friends
during her stay in this city. She
was brought here by the women of
Mexico and her work in every de-
partment has been most efficient.
She is splendid and capable young
woman and everyone in Mexico joins
the Ledger in wishing her bon voy-
age and safe return.
Miss RAM resignation was accept
ed with great regret by the Social
Service Board of the Social Service
Association at meeting at the City
Hall Wednesday afternoon. A beau
tiful tribute was rendered her for her
efficacy, ability and beautiful char
acter.
Miss RAM will do what she can
while in st. Louis to secure a social
service worker to take her place here
in Mexico, and arrange for the Red
Cross classes. 1t is probable that
a Red Cross nurse, who was unable
to go to the front, will take the place
of Miss RAM.
Miss RAM expressed herself as
having enjoyed her stay here, but as
more than glad 10 serve her country
Miss RAM received a message from
st. Louis Wednesday morning, tell.
in her to come to st. Louis al
once and be ready to leave there fol
the East Saturday. She will leave
for st. Louis early Thursday morn
ing.
The ST. Louis unit 10 composed Of
fifty doctors, fifty nurses and fifty
nidg. Miss RAM said Wednesday
that she did not think the entire
unit could prepare to go at on'
- ------4eI IN OF
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
Strike in MoberIy Shoe Factory

MOBERLY, Mo-, May 2. - Fol-
lowing their return to work Monday
morning, employees of the Brown Shoe
Company went on strike again yes
terday. BY terms of an agreement
reachet last week, discrimination
against the union leaders was not to
be practiced by the company. The
workers yesterday said the company
was violating its agreement and
picketed the factory in an effort to
induce all employees to walk out.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
ah Griffith, Columbus, Ind.

Mrs. Renie had been a member Of
the Christian Church for many years,
and had large circle of friends in
and around Mexico who will mourn
her death.
The funeral services of Mrs. Joseph
Renie, who died at her home on Lat
ney street Sunday, were held at the
Christian Church at 2:3O o'clock on
Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. H. P.
Atkins. Burial was made inElmwood
Cemetery.
The Ledger joins in extending sim
cere sympathy to the hereaved fam
lily and friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
Many More TO Ft. Riley

Several hundred more Missourians,
outside the regular quota, will be ac-
cepted at the Military Training Camp
at Fort Riley, which opened May IA,
than was anticipated. This is due
to the fact that the applicants from
Wyoming, who were to have gone to
Fort Riley, have been transferred to
the western division. This word was
received Tuesday night in st. Louis
from the Central Division Headquar-
ters at Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

hany friends of l.. Roy Fer
be glad to know he has asso-
Hmself with Messrs. Graham,
hd Perkins, of the Mexico
re & Furniture Co., and will
in business at the "old
Mr.. Ferris has hundreds of
b Mexico and Audrain county
i be greatly pleased to know
Continue in business here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
MRS. ]. d. SAYLOR DEAD
Montgomery City Resident Died at
Hospital Here Tuesday Night

Mrs. John D. Saylor, of Montgom-
cry City, SO years old, died at the
Hospital here Tuesday night of a
complication of diseases. She had
been in the Hospital for the past
week. Her daughter, Mrs. Sid
GremmoH came from Montgomery
City and accompanied the body back
for burial Wednesday. Mrs. Saylor,
besides her husband, is survived by
several childrep The Ledger ex-
tends sympathy to the hereaved fam
lily and friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
Changed My Mind

For one hour was out of the hard
ware business, the first time in %
years, having sold out to Messrs'
Graham, Gooch and Perkins After
considering the matter seriously, have
decided to buy an interest in the firm
We will add new hardware, a large
stock of furniture, carpets and rugs
Il is our intention to grow into a
first class department store. VIC
earnestly solicit any portion of your
business you may see fit to give u.s.
L. r. FERRIS,
OF the Mexico Hardware and
Furniture Company. DIT wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

Earl Moore and Aubrey Jones were
fined by the city this week for run
ming their motor cars with the cut
out open and exceeding the speed
limit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

Chief of Police Sam Wallace and
Fire Driver Willard Willingham have
planted an attractive flower bed IN n
the small space between the city hall
and the fire station.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
MISS LUCY DOWELL

D. G. MCGEE and George Clark,
two veteran rural route mail carriers,
have retired from service and will be
superseded by Merritt Roberts,
Route 2, and John Cowherd, Route
5.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

Mrs. otilla Steppelman has returned
from a delightful visit in Kiowa, Kan
sas, where she has been the guest oil
her daughter, Mrs. Roy Everett, and
family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

Gus E. Payne and Bosy Mayfield,
Cadets in the Missouri Military Acad-
emy, have filed their application for
places in the Officers Reserve
Training Camp at Ft. Riley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
sold Jack for S5O0

'or cs cy'en' one and one half miles
Dld . S9,rr,,ngton, Galloway coun-
In .an r,,l Jack .l, last week to an Him
n ,p ,Or o,., 5000 and shipped the ami
r express Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

We wish to extend thanks to our
many friends and neighbors for their
kindness during the death Of our be-
loved father, B. F. Dowell. dw1t
GORDON DOWELL
MISS LUCY DOWELL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

Mrs. J. M. Allen, of Mexico, who
has been ill at Linn, Mo-, for some
time, is improving, according to word
received Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

G. E. Snedeker, living south of
Mexico, received telegram last week
from Long Beach, Calf, stating
that John Mulholland had died there.
Mr.. Mulholland was a wealthy BAN
ker and real estate dealer of Long
Beach, and was a brother law Of
Mr.. Snedeker, having married Miss
Myra Snedeker. Mrs. Mulholland
is nell known in this county, having
visited in this vicinity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

BED |"SoN 9 % CITY, Mo-, May 2.
Gnte5 !, = ooSSo' of Brunswick, was
lnts ., /" m member of the Board Of
Tbom.lL y, Lincoln n institute to sue
'''a' Roden, Of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cleveland, of
Chicago, have returned after a pleas
ant visit with Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Moore, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

Mrs. 7. F. Montgomery died at
he home of her son, 7. Montgomery,
on South West street at one o'clock
Tuesday, May /. She had been i'll for
about two weeks.
Mrs. Montgomery was a member
of the Methodist Church and was a
woman of fine character. She had
made her home with her son fol
about eleven years.
After a few words of prayer by
the Rev. S. W. Hayne, at the home
Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock,
the body will be taken to Norme, Mo-,
where the funeral service will be
preached. After which the remains
will be inferred in Stencle Cemetery
of that place.
The Ledger extends sincere sympa-
thy to the bereaved relatives and
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

Mrs. John S. Dickie, of Toronto,
who was visiting in Mexico, went to
Kansas City Wednesday for a short
visit with Miss Lucille Howell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

khc will be, for the worn mao.
hued, but 1t will indeed be
Bind anyone who can fill her
So capably and efficiently.
of that type which made
With all who knew her and
especially loved by those
lhom she worked. The Led
5 the women Of Mexico will
secure another nurse to con-
/ work. The people of the
/ realized the immense ben
llting from her services.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

A marriage license was issued on
Saturday to Dock Bartee, of Clark,
Mo-, and Miss Mamie Cleeton, Of
Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
LaddOnia Farmer Dies

LADDONIA, Mo-, April 26. -
W. M. Denmark, farmer, died at
the home of his son, Guy Denmark,
here last night. He was 68 years
old.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03
DEATHS

Mrs. Susan Woodward, 78 years
old, died at her home on East Prom
enade street early Friday morning,
after an illness of several months.
She was born in Kentucky in 1889
and when a child came to Missouri
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Rodman. In 1869 she was mar
ried in this city to D. D. Woodward,
who died twenty-five years ago.
She had lived in this city for more
than fifty years.
She is survived by three children,
C. X. Woodward, of st. Louis; W.
M. D. and A. G. Woodward, both of
whom live in Mexico. She also leaves
one half-brother, DR.. R. W. Bourne,
who lives in Mexico.
Mrs. Woodward and DR.. Bourne
were the last of large family.
The funeral was conducted from
the home Sunday afternoon at 2:3o
o'clock by the Rev. H. Pearce At
kins, of the Christian Church, of
which she had been a member for
many years. Burial was made in
Elmwood Cemetery by the side of
her husband and daughter, Miss Fam
ME, who died several years ago.
Mrs. Woodward was noble Chris
tian character and had many friends
in this city who will mourn her death.
The Ledger joins in extending sincere
sympathy to the bereaved family and
friends.
The funeral services of Mrs. Susan
Woodward who died at her home on
East Promenade street Friday morn
ing, were held at the home Sunday
afternoon by the Rev. H. P. At
kins, of the Christian Church, assist
ed by Rev. A. A. Wallace, of the
Presbyterian Church. The pail
bearers were c. E. Leeper, Charles
Harrison, Elzea Harrison, Elon Dear
ing, Ross Cauthorn, and Wallace
Dearing. Burial was made in Elm
wood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

sity of Missouri, spoke Tuesday after
non on "The Food and Clothing of
Growing Children"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cicero Murphy, of near Thompson,
died Monday evening. The body will
be buried at Cedar Grove Church in
Monroe county Wednesday. The
Ledger extends sincere sympathy to
the bereaved parents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

Mr.. Joe Mcintyre, a prominent at
torney of st. Louis, visited Mrs. John
Mcintyre here Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-05-03

Frank Ragsdale and son, Forest,
are home from Moberly. where they
attended the funeral of Mr.. Rags
dale's mother.