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Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11
METHODIST MEETINGS SOON

The Rev. John B. Andrews and Mr..
c. P. Curry, singer, will begin a Sc
ries Of meetings at the Methodist
Church, Sunday, January 2S.
Both these men come from Sloan
Springs and Mr.. Curry is well known
in this city, this being his fourth meet
ing here. Three times before he has
assisted the Rev. John E. Brown in
his meetings here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

r. R. Sanford and Kenneth San
iord nave gone East They expect to
De home within a short time, after
making business trips to Boston and
worcester, Mass. Kenneth Sanford
VIII travel for the Haywood Shoe Co.
this winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11
About the Cottontail Crop.

From the Butler MOI Democrat
Six thousand rabbits were brought
Il Butler Saturday by farmers and
others and were purchased by the
Home Produce Co. More than 1000
pounds Of these rabbits were shipped
by express Sunday in barrels and
sacks 70 Cleveland, Ohio, and St
Louis, where they are said to be in
much demand, and bring prices vary
ing from 50 to &C cents each. Local
merchants are selling rabbits at two
for IS cents. The price paid by the
Home Produce Co. for 81 per dozen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11
FUNERAL OF ORA BOATMAN

The funeral Of Ora Boatman was
conducted from the nome Of his par
ants, Mr.. and Mrs. W. N. Boatman,
on East Monroe Street at 2 o'clock
Thursday afternoon, by the Reverend
H. P. Atkins, Of the Christian Church.
Interment was made in ElmwoOd
Cemetery.
The pail bearers were Frank
Squires, Fred Garner, J.. W. Dry, H.
D. Sproul, NJ. S. Carter and Clar-
ence Barns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11
MISS MARY A \ WEDs

Miss Mary Franey, Of this city, and
Edward N. 0Brien, were married
Friday afternoon at st. Brenden's
Church by the Rev. Father Joseph
Casey.
The bride is q daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs Michel Franey, Of this citf. She
is a popular young lady with a host
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11
!. l. ARNETT MARRIED

j. L. Barnett son Of ex-SheriF
William Barnett, and Miss Martha
Qnisenberry, daughter Of AIr. and
Mrs Kelly Quisenberry, Of this city,
were married in Fulton Wednesday
afternoon Il 5 O'Clock in the par
sonage Of the Methodist Church BY
the Rev. ". L. Scarborough.
The marriage came as q complete
surprise While they have been
sweethearts for some time the wedd-
ing was noto expected until later.
They VIII make their home in this
scity Both are popular here and
have many friends. The Ledger
joins in extending best wishes and
congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11
To Aid in Meeting.

The Rev. S. W. Hayne'
Methodist Church, went %
Monday where he will a'a
Alexander, of that city
tracted meeting to be hela
Arch Street Methodist ChuI
The meeting win contInu, \
weeks. The pulpit Of the
Church here will be filled y
A. A. Wallace, of the ri
Church, next Sunday wnsl
service Of the Methodist Sl'
terrain Churches will be h'l'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

Of friends
Mr. OrBrie1 S a son Of John OBI
er, Of near Csutraiia lie has been
employed IN ST. Louis for sometime
tie has q large circle Of friends IN his
home community
The young couple left Friday A.
teucoa Tor St Louis, where they viii
make their future home The Ledger
joins their E.aEy friends IN extending
TO them congratulations and best
wishes
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

William Vivion, Chairman Of the
Democratic County Committee Of Au-
drain, went to jefferson City Tues
day to attend a State meeting of The
Democratic County Chairmen
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

Marriage licenses were issued Tues.
aay to Alva Black and Miss Ruth Da-
yls, and to Roy Bryson and Miss villa
Butte all Of Audrain County.
FRED Locke young son Of Mr.. and
Mrs +. A. Morris, is very m WITH
pneumonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

From 100 to 800 acres. Good land,
good location, good price and good
terms. Come and see me. You can
buy one. B. r. MIDDLETON.
1S-d12t cod 46-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

The two days old child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. / ". Smith, Of this city, died
Saturday night. The baby was b.
RED IN Elmwood Cemetery. The
Ledger joins in extending sympathy
to the braeved parents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11
Father Dies in Fayette,

W. B. Peeler's father died at his
home in Fayette Tuesday night. The
cause Of his Illness was pneumonia.
He was a prominent citizen Of that
community. The Ledger joins in ex-
tendg sympathy to the bereaved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11
Yerzn Of Civil War Die.

CENTRALIA, No, Jan 6. - Jas
L Gamer, rs years old, died at his
home here last night He was a In
ion soldier and a stockhold9 IN the
First National Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

The Missouri Military
battalion, lead by the S'
made a creditabie showing
Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

Put 2 OF, 9 drops Of "Gets-It" on the
eorn right away. Pain and iniam.
Tatlon viii disappear, the corn will
negln 70 Bhrivel from that Instant
There's no other c-orn-remnver In
me world hat acts like "Gsts-It"
no new discovery has been made in
eorn-removers since "Gets-It" waa
born Don't forget that fact, "Gets.
~ Goes away forever with the use
make a bundle. OF YOUR toe. plasfeTs
mat half do the work, knives ana
scissors that draw blood. Use "Get
ita-.no more digging or chttipg
1els-lt, Is old everywhere. 25c O.
bottle. or sent on receipt Of price h.,
w. Lawrence a Co.. Chicago. nj.
Sold in Mexico and recommended as
ne worlds best cor remedy by Lew
llyn q Sons and Buckner Drug Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

Cadet Gholson, Of the Missouri Mil
itary Academy, who is i'll at the Hos
pltal with pneumonia, continues to
improve.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

Mrs. J. W. Smith, of Wellsv7lle, who
has been at the Hospital for the last
week, is improving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. H
Mexico. viii spend the
the yinter In California
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

Mrs. Fred Bronaugh, Of St. Louis,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. W Robertson, Of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

VANDALIA, No, Jan. 6. - Mrs.
Bass Besheares, 10 years old, widow
Of Uncle Bass Besheares, at n the
one Of the wealthiest men in Audraln
County, is dead here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

Inc condition Of Miss Georgia Trim.
o'e' who Is i'll at the Hospital, is re-
ported to be much better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE.
Notice Is hereby given ~
settlement Of the estate on

DULCIE YOUNG. Deee,,.
viii be made at the per, =
the Probate Court Of Aadrsin s
No. TO be held at Mexico Ma j
second Monday IN Feb. 1917 i
John W. Hov.
I'd. Admins.
First insertion Jan. II, 1877
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11
Stock Notes
LOCAL MARKET.

u LINI. N-.'
No. . Red Wheat, Igs to EOS
No. > Corn. IS
No. > White Oats, ssh.
National Stock Yards -
Hogs, $500. 10 to Is higher. top
loss.
Cattle, $500, steady
Sheep, 700. steady
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

turned home Sunday, after visiting
Mrs. A. D. Gray.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

J. 7. johnson is in Macon county
on business
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11
Corns Peel Right
OFF With "Gets.Ii"

Drops, and the Corn is a "GonerE
When you've got to walk on
the SIDES Of your shoe to get away
from those awful corn-pains, there's
only one eommon-sense thing to do,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-11

improve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-08
State Assessors

The full board was present Wcdnes-
day at the session of the State Board
OF Assessors, considerable amount
Of routine business being taken up.
Chairman Clement :. Stetson will
leave Saturday afternoon for Atlanta
Ga. where he will attend as the delo-
gate from Maine the 18th annual con-
ference on taxation to be held from
the 18th to 18th inclusive under the
auspices of The National Tax Associa-
ton. of which Samuel T. Howe. chair
man of the State Tax Commission, To-
peka Kan. is president. Mr.. Stetson
expects to be absent about a week.
Chairman Stctson has accepted an
invitation to attend and address the
annual state meeting on Wednesday.
Dec. H. at the State House at Prov
ldoncc of the state meeting Of the
Rhode Island Tax Officers Association
and has notified the committee that he
will speak on the subject of Local AS
SCISSORS and Their Problems"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-08
SOI.ON

SOTTrI-Mr and Mrs ALVIN Head were
surprised Friday evening when about 20
of their friends and neghbors cntc~ !. /
their home. Ice cream cake ana COFFEE,
were served, games were PLAYED ard a
social evening was much enjoyed by III
Mr. and Mrs. Head are leaving this w.r,,
I" pass the winter at the village. in n .
home OF their son, Carroll Head.
Mrs. Nettie Klncaidc Is guest nj ho
tome Of her brother. Ruel Rowen.
t2rry Gardiner who has been a rAsiden.
o. MS town for the past seven wears laft
Wit f!s family last Tuesday. ro~ Mall,.
tor where they intend to m1E> thai, IA.
tjfa home.
SUI prise party WAS given Me-. " n
Pfu' last Wednesday ev-a.rs n .ln,r oe
her u rthday BY few If he. uIl school
ne tee. Truly il was graf surrr.Sa f..
Nrs laul when the guests .lr,.v,d
treat or oranges. grapes. r"aru;r aro
candy were served. A pleasant raltIr, +
the evening was beautiful birlt,la,,
cake decorated with candles aud confec.
ions, made and presented by Miss Eve
lyn Fogg The evening was passed sitn
"reminiscences Of ''yc olden time" inter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-08
State Museum

Curator Thomas \. James Of the
state Museum was engaged on W ed
uesday in mounting the American
swans recently secured. The Young
male was being set up yesterday and
It was rapidly presenting rs fine APP
prarance rs when alive.
Two visitors at tho museum We're in
tcrcsted spectators of Mr.. James work
aud during their call at the workshop
in the corner of the museum remark
ID that the bird was much like some
'lat they had recently seen at Port
tIydc ana on being questioned by Mr..
James said that about Il week or 10
lays ago tho birds had been seen and
were called snow geese for the want
~ any better name.
They were four in number, one big
W Gitc one and three smaller ones of the
&latc-Gray color. They were very shy
aud no one who saw them had over
seen anything like them.
The date being so near the same time
that the two secured for the museum
we're shot at I\ezar lake tho theory was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-08
Cost of Draft

Governor Miiiiken has received from
Provost Marshal General K. H. Crow
der a request TO forward at once by
wire the best approximation that can
be made" OF the total cost and unit
cost of the State of Maine for the Sc
lective service or draft. The order
says:
THE delivery of the first contingent
of the National Army has been delayed
unduly because certain environments
were not in a position to receive that
contingent but it is now expected that
it can be completed during November.
1t is very desirable that the fiscal ad-
ministration of the first draft be closed
as nearly as possible on the November
account current.
I'VE know that the cost to the nation
of registration and selection has been
greatly reduced by voluntary uncon-
pensated service. 1t is desired to make
suitable individual acknowledgment
in the name of the President to each
person who has contributed such un-
compensated service, either as a mem
Der of a board. clerk. examining physi-
clan, federal appeal agent or in any
other capacity. To this end you will
call upon local or district boards to
furnish you with a list of names and
addresses of persons who have rem
dered such uncompensated services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-08

A large and representative group OF
Kennebec county farmers are expected
at the organization meeting of the Ken
nebec County Farm Bureau, to be held
at . p. NJ. Saturday. Nov. 10, at the
Augusta City hall. The meeting will
hour as there is considerable bust
ness to transact. At this time a con-
stitution will he adopted, officers elect
ed and general plans for the next
years work approved.
This movement which is meeting with
so much favor among the kennebec
County farmers is nation wide. There
are similar organizations in every state
north Of the Mason Dixon line, except
Delaware and Wisconsin. They have
been very successful in other states and
promise much for the farmers Of this
state. They have passed through the
experimental stage, for many of them
have been working successfully for
more than five Years.
Here in Maine, the first Farm Bu-
re4u was organized in Hancock county
in July. The first annual meeting
WAS held last saturday at f-ilSWoi III.
Already this Farm Bureau is attack
ing some big problems III that county
At this annual meeting movement
was started to secure winter market
for the dairy products, Of the county.
They have this underway and the in
formation will be given to the major
itv of farmers of the county very
quickly through the Community Com
mittces. TO help out on the seed sit
uation which promises to be very criti-
Farm Bureau is to hold a County Seed
Improvement Meeting where the best
seed in the county will be exhibited
and those having seed for sale and
those needing seed, will he put in touch
with each other.
Tho majority Of towns in kcnnehcc
are highly in favor of the proposed
plan of organization and have COM
mittees AT work securing additional
members.
Farmers favor this movement be-
cause it promises to bring some Of
the following things into each COM
munity where there is interest.
building demonstrations in poultry
houses. home made silOs. sclf-fecders
for hogs. etc
These things demonstrated stay in
the community after the County Agent
is gone. All farmers may know their
costs and sec how they work. If they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-08

Most of the cases which have occur
red in Maine have been reported from
p c n 0 t, plscataquis. Washington,
Aroostook and Iennebec counties. A very
large proportion of the cases have been
mild ones, but this fact does not elm
mate The possibility that each new cas-
nay prove to he a fatal one.
The present advent Of the disease into
the State is comparatively recent, as for
is months prior TO last April no case
was reported by Maine local boards of
health.
In order to prevent the further spread
Of the disease. adults and children SHOULD
be vaccnated. the health authorities an
i.ouncc Opposition to vaccination is
founded entirely on ignorance OF the
whole subject, they declare. Further
more, little credcnce should be given TO
the story that all vaccine is contaminat-
cd. The United States government stands
back Of all vaccine placed on the mar
ket rho Federal authorities will warn
the public if there is any danger from
this source The story is probably pure
fake, 50 it is asccrtaned by the health
authorities who make the following ap-
peal:
BE vaccnated and thus protect your
self against smallpox. or remain unvac-
cinated and be responsible for your own
case Of smallpox # it comes.
'The most selfish person IN the world
is the one who stubbornly refuses to be
vaccnatcd while he has been largely
protected from the disease OF smallpox by
the surrounding guard Of the rest OF
the community who have been vaccnat-
CD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-08
State House Chat

superintendent Of Printing Joseph +.
Hfeller was at the auditors office on
NcdnoSdaY, after an absence since the
previous Saturday due to Il severe cold.
Whlch nearly resulted in pneumonia
EHe cutlNe councillors Fred w Bun
ker Of North Arson and Norman II
ray CT Dexter We're at the State House
NedHcSdaN IN connection with the
state school for Girls at HallowcIl
They visited that institution relative 10
the installation of water service, an
Il orizcd at the last session of the Cox
ernOr and Council
Joseph Gabriel, the Old Town Indian
was a STATE House visitor N-odncsda, !.
and will 30 there today in SJpt
Browns office with some of those
handsome sweet-erass Indian baskets.
he dld a good business yesterday and
took numerous orders for the Thanks
giving ana Christmas trade. Being a
ward Of the state he has the privilege
of such sales ir the State House. some
thing from which the general public is
excluded
Governor Milliken has accepted an
invitation to attend the SUNDAY School
convention to be held Nov IA at Fitch
purs' Mass. Governor Mccall of Mas
sachusetts has also accepted an invi-
tatlon. Both Governors will speak at a
mass meeting.
Inspector Elmer f. Parkman of tho
Public Utilities Commission has been
IN Bath to investigate the accident on
the L., A. X w. Railroad last Saturday
~ which Timothy F.. Curtis received
fatal injuries
Adjutant General George Mel. Pres
son provost marshal Of Maine. and
RS assistant, VIM. E. Lawry. will to-
Gay so to Bangor on business con-
hected with Exemption Board No. :.
General Pressor VIII go on Friday to
Portland, where at noon he will address
tie students Of the high school on the
subject If Military Preparedness" the
rev 3rd Regiment and other military
matters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-08
BANGOR GUARDING
AGAINST SMALL POx

Bangor, Ne Nov Bangor health au-
thorities are taking all possible steps to
guard against an outbreak Of smallpox
in this city, as Or, L. p. Bristol, state
commissioner Of health. announces that
the disease is more prevalent in Maine
this year than for some years past,
Recent epidemics Of smallpox have been
reported from canada in the territory
along the Maine boundary. 1t also exists
On this side Of the international bound
AIRY line. 1t Is impossible to determine.
the authorities say, whether it spread
from Canada to Maine or from Maine
TO Canada. There is every likelihoods
50 it is believed, that cases have been
going back and forth in both directions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-08

Adjutant General George Mel. Pres
son returned home Wednesday from
Camp Devens at Aver, Mass, where
the Maine selected draft men are sta
toned and where lie on Tuesday ac-
companied Governor Carl +. Miliken
for All official inspection Of the camp
and tie men.
General Presson states that the Gov
crnor was afforded every opportunity
for inspection and every attention and
courtesy during his stay. both by the
officers OF the camp and the boys from
Maine. Colonel Conklin, commanding
the 3O3d Regiment, Field Artillery, to
y htch the Maine boys have been as
sI=ncd, showed the Governor around
tie camp and gave every opportunity
to see everything desired.
Ei.ht here General Presson stated
that tic people Of Maine are TO be con-
graduated on having such a fine officer
Tor their boys. They can feel assured
THAT nothing will remain undone for
colonel can do or secure for them and
h" VIII look closely after their needs.
said the general: Colonel conklin is
an intensely human man, West
Pointer. Il master of his profession and
Il line Judge of men and how to handle
them. He will look after our boys
The Governor and General PresSon
paid especial attention to the kitchens
ana moss houses and report high praise
frr III" quality of the food Said the
latter: The Very smell of the food
in the kitchens made us hungry. 1t
WAS better than could he expected. We
ntc elsewhere. but we had hard work
L. leave the boys without eating with
them
General PresSon said the reception
Given Governor Millikcn by the about
800 Maine boys when they met at the
Y NJ. G. A. building was ii hearty one.
They enjoyed his short talk to them
and in turn he greatly enjoyed the
singing and reCimcntal wells. which
They gave with all tic vim and en-
thUsiaSm of Youngsters.
The visit was pronounced by both
tho Governor and the adiutant to have
hcrn ono of the most satisfactory yet
made to Il military camp containing
Maine boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-08
Sea and Shore Fisheries

Names commissioner Of sea and
shore fisheries, for the first time in its
istory, is now occupying an office in
the State House. Commissioner Oscar
II. Dunbar on Wednesday, Nov. !.
moving his office furniture, records and
Fapers from the office he has occupied
on Water street to tho Capitol where
he and his stenOgrapher, Miss Irene c.
Marks, are now pleasantly located in
the room on the third floor used dur
ing the sessions of the Legislature by
the clerk of the House.
Commissioner Dunbars first official
duty in his new office, even while the
pOrterS were delivering his papers and
records, was to give a Journal man
the report of prosecution, as follows:
Warden Daniel A. Mcdonald of Bath
recently searched an express shipment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-08
BANGOR SIGNAL CORPS
GIVEN GOD SPEED
BY CITY OFFICIALS

| Bangor, Nc, NOV. 7.-Dcspite the
7 chill in the air Wednesday morning,
over 80 people gathered in front of
Bangor City hall to bid good bye to the
members Of the Brewer Signal Corps,
who left for Camp Devcns.
4 A parade led by Chief Gilman and
consisting of a squad of police. Mayor
John F.. Woodman and members Of
! the city government, the Bangor band.
Bangor fremen, the Bangor high
school band, Brewer Boy Scouts, one
of whom carried the regulation scout
parade flag. and some members of the
| G. 4. T., preceded the nine men who
have been called into training.
The column proceeded over Central
street to postofiice square. to Exchange
street and then TO the Maine Central
station where others were in waiting
to see the men board the train. Each
man wore a small American flag on his
coat. and carried gifts of thoughtful
friends.
Several Of the men had two pairs of
heavy wooden socks, made by Brewer
ladies from a special reserve yarn
fund, which is saved for the purpose
Of supplying Bangor and Brewer men
in the several lines Of service with
stockings. The chairman Of this com
mittee is Mrs. q. F. Thomas of Brewer.
Mayor Woodman expressed in q few
sentences the fact that Bangor is do
ing her part in the way hy continually
offering her sons for service. lie said
that the men Who have already gone
who will go in the future. for they will
do their duty as only men from Maine
understand duty
Walter Head, IF the Red Cross. was
at the train and passed around cigars
and packages Of cigarettes to the men.
besides giving each 4 hearty hand
clasp
Amid strains Of martial music and
patriotic airs, and as cheer after cheer
rang out. the train started the bows
waving a farewell from the steps of
TIE cars, and from the windows. The
parade reformed and marched back ia
city Hall. where those taking part
We're dismissed by the mayor. Mayor
Woodman said the city owed II ID
these men who left for service ia rive
each and every group a rousing send
off. For said Mayor Woodman.
they are Bangor boys. who viii fight
for Bangor"
The men who left Wednesday morn
ing were: Corporal Bernard c. col
ton. Corporal Worth r. Coombs. Pri-
vatc, first class. William NJ. Dunroe.
Private, first class. Frederick NJ. Me-
Donald, Private, first class. Clifton G.
Stevens. Private, first class. Ralph !
Winslow, Private Everett y. GIidden
and Private Robert r. 1Iillman.
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A Hearinu Ordered.

The Public Utilities Commission on
Wednesday ordered q hearing al 10 A.
n. on Tuesday, Nov. % at the Office of
the commission. in tho matter of the
rates charged by Martin f. Goliath. a
wharfncer at Sehoomnok as defined in
Section Is, Chapter 50. Revised stat
utes, for services rendered and offered
to he rendered the public as such.
This order follows an informal in
VestiCation Of the charges BY the COM
mission, which thcrefrom became sat-
lSfied that sufficient grounds existed
for such hearing