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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
UNION SOLDIER, Is
DIES SUDDENLY TUES.
A. J. Mckinney For Thirty Years a
Resident of This City Passes
Away Unexpectedly
FOUGHT UNDER SHERMAN
Funeral Will Be Held Thursday AZ
ternOOn at the Home on East
Liberty Street

After two years of failing health.
Andrew jackson Mckinney, rs, of
lOl1 East Liberty, took suddenly
worse Tuesday afternoon and died
shortly afterwards. A complication
Of ailments was given as the cause cf
his death.
HIS parents moved from Pennsyiva-
MIA 10 Ohio at an early date where, in
1912, he was horn When a young
he entere,a The ranks of the Ur
ion Amy, whore he stived for more
than three years Under Esny of re
famous generals Of tina. day. Sher-
man was his favclite leader and he
S. .le often OF t:s experiences in tn
battle line of Ibis srea'. man. Mr..
Mckinney came to Mex:co about 30
yeais ago and las made his h, ne
here ever since.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Louisa Nc
Elhiney, six children survive. They
are: Miss Pearl Mckinney, of Mex
leo; Roy Mckinney, of this city; Mrs.
l.. G. Sanford, of Muscatine, Iowa;
Sherman Mckinney, of st. Louis;
Mrs. E. M. Bail, of Slater, and
Mark Mckinney, of Mexico. All of
the children are here for the funeral.
The burial services will be held at
the home by the Rev. A. A. Wallace,
of the Presbyterian Church at 2:30.
Thursday afternoon, and the body
will be buried in ElLlwood. The pail
bearers will be Joseph Botkins, G..
F. Clark, Hugh Towson, Daniel Rob-
erts, David McGee, John Jeffries and
William Keath.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
], F. POLLOCK RESIGNS
FROM MEXICO c. OF c.
Recently Engaged Secretary-Managei
of the Mexico Chamber of Com
merce Will Not Serve
WRITES HIS RESIGNATION
Meeting of Board of Directors at
City Hall This Evening to Dis
cuss Securing Another

J. E. Pollock, of Louisiana, who
was recently engaged as Secretary
Manager of the Mexico Chamber OF
Commerce, rendered a written resig-
nation to the local organization We'd
nesday. There will be a meeting OF
the Chamber of Commerce director
ate Wednesday evening at 7:3O to
discuss securing another man to fill
The vacancy.
Just what Mr.. Pollock's reasons for
resigning were he did not state in his
communication Mr.. Pollock was one
of the best fitted men for the posi-
ton possible to secure and his loss
will be a serious handicap to the new
body. Every effort will be made to
secure a suitable man in his place.
1t is possible that Mr.. Pollock can
be. prevailed upon to reconsider his
resignation. He is man peculiarly
fitted for such a position in commu-
nty of this character, He came very
highly recommended and was unani-
mously chosen by the directorate who
were much impressed with his presen-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
BEREA ITEMS

A much needed rain fell here Mon
day. - Almer Mundy lost the mare
last week that Mrs. Mundy and the
children had been driving. So de-
pendable an animal is quite loss. =
Buddie Cawthorn left Tuesday for his
usual summer visit at Excelsior
Springs and other points in southwest
Missouri. - Mrs. Alice Asbury has
her niece, Miss Davis, of Fulton, Wis
iting her. - Mrs. j. A. Cauthorn
and children are visiting Gene Will
liams and wife, of Santa Fe. - j.
W. Gorrell, wife and daughter, mo-
tored over near Paris Sunday and
spent the day at George Waller's. -
Mrs. Ira Mayes is on the sick list
DR.. Flynt and daughters, Misses Lii
lian, Pauline, Frances and Marian,
motored to Hallsville Sunday for a
days visit with his parents. - Ed
gar Martin and family were the week.
end guests of Robert Martin and wife
at Vandalia. = A new piano was plac-
ed in Midway Church Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
GRAY Gets Appointment

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July
25. - Appointments were announced
by Governor Gardner last night as
follows:
Omar D. Gray, editor of the Stur-
geon Boone County, Leader, State
Inspector of Oils. This appointment
is effective August 16, at which time
the term of the present incumbent
Col. John A. Knott, of Hannibal, ex-
pires.
The Governor also appointed COL
Knott, the retiring Oil Inspector, as
State Land Reclamation Commission
er, effective August 16. He will take
the place of John H. Nolen, whose
term has expired.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
STAR WRITER SEES
THREE YEARS OF WAR

The following is part of a dispatch
from a correspondent of the Kansas
City Star, who has revisited Washing
ton after an absence of two months.
1t gives a general view of the war sit
uation as it appears in the National
Capital.
WASHINGTON, July 20. = "How
long is the war going to last?" is the
question before every family in the
country today, and particularly before
every family from which a member
has been called to the colors.
at is safe to say that the prevail
ing professional army opinion counts
on three year war. Roughly the
theory is that we shall get an effeec-
tive force to France in 1918; that
we shall get our real strength into
the field and have our men trained
for a scientific offensive by 1919 and
that we shall get a military decision
that will end the war some time IN
the year 1920. This program assumes
of course that the submarine is kept
in hand to permit the stream Of
troops and supplies to flow steadily
across the Atlantic Ocean. The
army doesn't bother particular about
the submarine, not because the men,
ace isn't serious, but because that is
the navy's trouble.
The small neutrals have instituted
difficult problem. They are be-
tween the devil and the deep sea
Germany threatens them if they re.
fuse to send supplies through; the
! Allies talk of cutting off their food
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
BIRD SHOW NEARLY ASSURED
Five Men Discuss Plans for Exhibi
ton of Feathered Champs.

Although only five persons met to
consider the possibilities Of a Pool
try Show for Mexico during Thanks
giving Week, the discussion of the
matter was very favorable Tuesday
night.
eve could find no good reason for
not having our annual show" said Mr.
Evans, Wednesday, "and unless soma-
thing unforeseen happens the event
will be held Thanksgiving Week.
We have had an understanding ever
since last years ribbons. were tied
with D. T. Heimiick, of Jacksonville
H., that he would sct as judge this
year."
Those present at the meeting Tues
day were Sam Evans, W. S. Eller
Roy Bryarly, Charles Miller and Ray
billiard.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

if they comply with Germany's de-
mands. In at least one case the
United States has discovered an un-
happy neutral covering up her enemy
trading by falsifying statistics.
The prosposed aircraft program has
been widely published. Professional
opinion at the war college is frankly
skeptical. The Importance of air
craft is admitted, but the professional
soldiers shade their heads over the
possibility of winning the war in the
air. ~"Cold steeP-that is their fav-
orite expression. "Cold STEEP they
insist will win the final decision.
Finally there is the Russian en-
igma. Inquiry at the Russian em-
bassy and the State Department leaves
the impression that there is little
definite information in this country
as to what Russia can do in a military
way this year. Nothing was expected
so any Russian success is so much
velvet. The Russian embassy insists
that the munition factories were tied
up by labor troubles only about three
weeks, so that the troops, presumably,
are well supplied.
Summed up, here are the considera-
tions affecting the length of the
war:
If the United States does its share,
along with Britain and France, and
we have ordinary luck, the end should
come by 1920,
If really effective blockade can
be established the German people may
see the light before that time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
/. WILLIAMS WITNESSES
DRAFT LOTTERY DRAWING
Well Known Mexico Citizen Witnesses
Historic Event While Guest in the
Nations Capital
BROUGHT HOME THE CAPSULES
Was Walking Through the Senate
Office Building When He Stun
bled on the Drawing

For the past fifty years, no matter
what the occasion, if it were of any
historic prominence, Mexico was eth
er represented directly or indirectly.
To maintain this average and to keep
the faith with his fellow citizens, T.
j. Williams, Exalted Ruler of the
Mexico Elks, walked into the room in
Washington, Friday, where the draft
lottery drawing was being held and
choosing a comfortable chair witness
ed the event and brought home some
of the capsules which had contained
the numbers as proof to any who
might be dubious Of his tale.
Mr.. Williams stopped in Washing
ton on his return home from the Ma
tional Elks' convention in Boston.
He had been visiting a number of the
prominent buildings in the Capital
and seeing the Senate office build
ing decided to enter and give the in
terror the "once over"
He had scarcely reached the inside
before he saw large crowd gathered
before the door of one of the apart
ments. Anxious to make the most Of
his time he decided to investigate.
He found the door guarded by large
policeman but this did not dismay Mr.
Williams. He had not only conversed
with the highbrow coppers on Boston
eiqmon and the surley sleuths on
s- sd ~, so a Washington police
.ha meant nothing to him.
lie assumed an important air, threw
back his chest and walked past the
minion Of the law. intent on discover
ing what the excitement was. Much
to his surprise he found it was the
draft lottery drawing. He choose q
comfortable chair and seating himself
watched the historical event at his
ease. To verify the report of his
adventure, he brought home number
Of the capsules which had contained
the draft numbers.
Thus do we again achieve fame.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
AUxvAssE ITEMS

Henry Watson has purchased new
Ford touring car. = Henderson and
Rood delivered a Chevrolet car to
Roy Tucker in Fulton this week. =
Charles Gilland is on the sick list
The farmers of this vicinity are busy
threshing their wheat, and the yield
is much better than expected. Miss
Floy Harrison entertained the Tuesday
Club this week. - The Presbyterian
ladies netted a neat sum at the Ed
Fred sale Friday. - Last Thursday
night two aeroplanes passed over
Auxvasse between nine and ten
o'clock. There were also two recruit
ing officers here Saturday. We are
having the sights of city. - F. c.
Stokes is in st. Louis this week. -
Mr.. and Mrs. French Woodson, Of
Auxvasse, have three sons and one
son-in-law among the first numbers
drafted here; Mr.. Sam Harrison, sor
of John Harrison, being the first. =
Mrs. Berry is home from Hospital
in Chicago. - Mrs. 2. W. Hook ant
Mrs. Glen Toalson were dinner guests
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
NEW HOPE ITEMS

Mr.. Bernard Sellars and wife
and little girl, Hazel, were guests Of
Harvey Stuart and wife Sunday.
also Arnold and Earnest Stewart -
7. X. Dollens, Jr., was the guest Of
his uncle, Tom Dollens, Sunday. =
Archa Johnson and family were
guests of R. R. Dollens and family
Sunday. Grandpa" Chick and
Mrs. W. T. Chick and Miss Grace
Dollens were shopping in Centralia
Saturday. There was an ice cream
supper at Mr.. Hubbard's at Cant on
Saturday night. A large crowd at
tended, including several from the
Hinton neighborhood, west of Column
bia. - C. D. Wilson went to Cen
tralia for load Of lumber to repair
his granary. - Miss Ara Dollens
spent Sunday with her parents. -
Miss Bessie Denton, of Mexico, spent
Sunday with T. X. Dollens and
family.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
O. OLIN GREEN TO LEAVE
Baptist Minister Tenders Resignation
to Accept Kentucky Call

The Rev. o. 0lin Green, pastor OF
the First Baptist Church, of this city
rendered his resignation to the dea'
cons of his church Wednesday and an
nounced his intention of accepting the
call of the Richmond, KY, Baptist
Church.
Mr.. Green will not only receive q
larger salary in the South, but be-
lieves his field of work will materially
improve his opportunities for doing
good. The State Normal School with
ZOO students is in Richmond and he
will do much missionary work among
them.
The Ledger regrets to hear of Mr.
Green's departure and joins the peo'
pie of this community in wishing hin
much success in his new home
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
YOUNGS CREEK

Most of the farmers are through
their meadows. They are busy stack
ing their grain, and will commence
threshing this week. - We had a
nice refreshing rain yesterday. -
Rev. Hornback filled his regular ap-
pointment at 0livet last Sunday morn
ing and evening. His discourse Sun
day morning was from Romans 1:16,
"For ! am not ashamed of the Gospel
of Christ" etc, was very good. He
and his wife went to Monroe City for
a visit this week. - Mrs, Fansher,
Of Sedalia, visited her sisters last
week, Mrs. Taylor Berry and Mrs.
Lizzie Ellis. - Miss MargeIette Dav-
is, of near Fulton, was visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Alice Asbury, from Sat-
urday until Tuesday, and left for 4
visit with her uncle, Bud johnson and
family, and Ed Pitcher and family
this week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

BIZ Dlan suggested by the Hos
s,ock.holders and likely to be
N before the people soon for a
N hospital is one that is most
sse The expense, which is
Fsible when divided faily among
ritizenship of Audrain, cannot in
r.orss he considered a burden and
rosnlt in much good to all con-
Ii The Mexico Hospital has
4 many lives which otherwise
IA have been lost, because the
facilities we're not at hand to
Cor certain cases. The Hospital
.nmapt here is one of the finest
Eerv latest made and will materi-
|dscrease the cost of the proposed
hrtion. The management of the
h. hospital would be in the hands
b. people and would prove one
H. finest investments ever made
Audrain. Everyone should in
4 themselves regarding this mat
\ order to have the issue clear ir
1 own mind as well as to supply
Ioratative information to those
do not fully understand
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
FALK on REGISTRATION
|ing of Women at Mcmillan Dis.
cuss Patriotic Plans

ly small number of women at
i ID the meeting which was held at
Mcmillan High School Tuesday af-
bon in the interest of women's
tration which will take place
rday July 2Sth. Mrs. W. c..
sOn told of the work being done
large cities and laid particular
! upon the fact that the most
inent and the highly intellectual
Fn are the ones that are devoting
line to this cause. Mrs. c..
lark explained the registration
g that it was to classify, cata-
and list the women of the
'Htry so that in time of need it
be possible to find the best fitted
certain work. Mrs. John Mil
urged that all those present
! e the Importance of registering
psked that each do their part. A
toulouse canvas was made on
esday, insisting on all women
Egister.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
II Mr. elan Thomas Thursday ev-

Of Mrs. Glen Thomas Thursday ev-
ening. - John Boles and family are
moved to their new handsome home
on North Main Street. - Rev. Shell
ton and Miss Irma Craighead both
still remain very sick. - Mrs. Martin
Yates and three small sons are spend
ing few days with John Yates, east
of town. - Mr.. and Mrs. Bates have
returned after a visit with Mrs. T.
Lawrence. - E. j. Hoffman is re-
modelling his store building recently
bought of A. M. Trimble, of Mex
leo. - Miss Nancy Mosley leaves
soon for an extended visit to friends
and relatives in Colorado. - This
week in this vicinity John Bailey ship
ped one car of hogs to st. Louis; Ov-
erfelt and Neff shipped one car OF
hogs to ST. Louis; Mr.. Fox, Of Will
liamsburg, shipped car of hogs to
st. Louis, and Underwood and Sor
shipped car of hogs to st. Louis.
--
Kirk Roberts has applied for place
in the Aviation Corps and expects tt
! get in. He will know in a few days
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

iM NOT knocking, unde and,
-" Did you ever have
home open a long distance hammer
Wing contest with these remarks
Ahen proceed to try for new rec
Rather reminds you Of the fell
nho says: 81 don't intend to kill
HUT take a drink of this poison. "
ktimcs, especially when you are
kat frame Of mind suitable to an
btable reception Of the soporific
Of the gold brick salesman, you
think he is not knocking. In
normal mental condition, II you
4 enjoy such a condition, your
Il harbors not even an apologetic
b as to his purpose, No matter
number of false whiskers the
$ker utlizes in his protean dis
his license tag is always in
il sight He drives with his
Ter open and his tool chest un-
N. There is no lost motion in
banding the maui. 1t just oc-
y 70 Us; perhaps after all he was
Il in his statement and he's only
IN himself.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
w. II. DOrgan Dead

w. D. Dorgan, of California, died
Saturday night from an automobile
accident which occurred at Maryville'
He leaves a wife and child, also one
sister and four brothers. They are:
Charles Dorgan, of Portageville, N.
Y; Robert Dorgan, of Benton City;
the Rev. Lewis Dorgan, of Kansas
City; and J. E. Dorgan, of this city,
and Mrs. Ella Youtsey, of Kentucky.
Mrs. Dorgan's brother died at the
same time. The Ledger extends
sympathy to the bereaved family.
He had many friends here who will re-
rret to learn of his DEATH
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

Miss Archie Cook, who has been the
efficient and capable head of the Do
mestic Science Department of Nc
MILAN High School for several years
has resigned and Miss Ethel Reed q
graduate of the University of Mis-
souri,, and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
r. L. Reed, who reside on the Nc,
Intyre farm, south of this city, will
succeed her.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
Coas IN Kansas City

Walter Sannebeck, of this city, has
resigned his position as salesman
with the Hoxsey & Sunnen Motor
Co., and accepted splendid travel
ing position with Wilson & Co., Kan
sas City packers. Mr.. Sannebeck is
one of Mexico's brightest and most
capable young business men and we
regret to see him leave this CITY,
He and his popular family have a
host of warm friends in this city who
ioin the Ledger in wishing them much
success and happiness in their ne"
home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
Fixing on Sewer Night and Day

4Hlng on Sewer Night and Day
#lch d Mcdonald are working far
lne nights on the East Liberty
I IN order to catch up with
2ule time, but in spite of this fact
lack a quarter of mile of COM
~ the Mexico sewer which they
hpected to finish Tuesday, Their
Rlne should have been at work on
emile sewerage contract in
age Mo-, nearly three weeks
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
Mill Receives First Oats

pres Heinlan broke the ice We'd
y by delivering the first two
VI oats to the VIM. Pollock Mill
IO' The grain reached a No. 2
'g and brought roc a bushel.
nelnlan lives at the southern
EsaFy OF Mexico on the old George
L property, and is progressive
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
, : THE END OF THE DAY

We bless Thee, our Father,
|, orr opportunities to make
", for the wrongs that we
e"' done. Grant that our
T. .' may be opened to them, and
= ne a NAV find grace to do the
II tbat helps to right the evil
4 have done. We ask in
| .isps name. Amen.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
Waited Long Time

b Price, Of Glasgow, built a
70 years ago and named one Of
ooms "Bryan's Room" for Will
Jennings Bryan, the Peerless
Of Nebraska. Mr.. Price said
pc hoped to have the honor and
8 ure some day to entertain Mr..
@ IN that room. Last week
visited Glasgow to fill a chau-
lecture date and the hope Of
frIce was realized. He took
TO his home, entertained him
inner and had him sleep in the
that had been named for him g.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

Mr.. Robinson, who was to have
been at the head of the Science De-
partment at Hardin College, will be
unable to fill his place on account OF
having been called to war.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

]. B. Evans and W. j. Aulthaus,
formerly of this city, are superintend-
ing the construction of government
contonements at Little Rock, Ark.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

= Clark tells us that j. H.
usm' of Rush Hill, well known
/ l1Ico, has been sentenced to three
gnn =" 'he Missouri Penitentiary by
/, 'IaS , city judge after pleading
!" =, Ihat city to forging a check
T. , N'ark for $3.50 to be used in
II y, ior a motor car. Mr.. Clark
~ attend the trial.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

.,r several samples of rain we
had the past few days were thor
llr satisfactory. We are ready
4 = real article now.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

The many friends of E. G. Gamble
will be glad to learn his condition con-
tinues to improve.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
[rRy woman should register Sat

L. 80 all get behind the movement
E. Audrain county a hospital and
| tbis county at the head of the
IN Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

VIM. Norman, near Santa Fe, has
load of steers sold to W. D. Ma
son for delivery any day in July at
$12 80, the best sale ever made in
South Fork township.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

Issac Roberts who is seriously ILL.,
is reported no better.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

a,;. olark Whitesides and daugh-
H. ,'S FRANCES, of Tulsa, Okla.
H. ~ guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C.
ooeers' of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

Miss Nellie Baker, of st. Louis,
spent Friday in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26
brdain in Reading
Matter

,roxico Weekly Ledger and the
,r; Ruralist or the Mexico
SOU SOU Ledger and the Kansas City
ehy NY Star to new subscribers only,
hl. nor cash in advance, $1.25.
N WHITE & SON, LEDGER,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

Mrs. Casper Foreback was MO
berly visitor Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-07-26

tation of local problems and sugges
tions concerning their solution.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-31

the Democratic administration now
asks a bond issue:
Nitrate plant ''to make fertilizer for
the Southern farmer and nothing else
under God s heaven $20,000,00.
Armor plate plant, between l,000,-
900 and 100000 900.
Shipping bin, $5O,0OO.000
and here is 1892, 100000 spent on
the Mexican border to catch Villa-and
did YOU catch him? No. he added,
"but with your slogan that you kept
US out of war and with this 1852 ,000,
600 and the money raised by the Dem
ocratic party YOU elected a President. =
Taking parting shot at the book
keeping methods in vogue in the treas
ury department Fordney said
18th ere is deficit now of $37 ,000,-
600 in the treasury, and no man can
deny it, though under their bookkeep-
ing it does not show If any national
bank in the country adopted that svs-
tenn of bookkeeping the bank examin-
ers under the direction of the secretary
of the treasury would have every moth
err son in the bank in Jail within
twenty four hours for fraudulent book.
keeping.