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Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

The Rev. j. o. Edmonston, of Mex
leo, Mo-, filled the pulpit of the Bow
ling Green Methodist Church in the
absence of the pastor, DR.. S. H..
Milan, Sunday night. He preached a
grand sermon, his subject being,
Faith" using as his text, the ac-
count of Abrahams willingness to
sacrifice Isaac, in obedience to the
command of the Lord. His sermon
would have been credit to a bishop,
and was highly praised by all who
heard it. Brother Edmonston will
preach again next Sunday night and
the public is cordially invited to be
present. - Pike County Post.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
Storm at Woodbridge, Mo.

Ran Kendall is in receipt of a tele-
gram from his brother. Ford Kendall,
who lives at Woodbridge, Cooper
County, Mo-, stating there was ter
rible storm there and quite a number
of people killed, but the Kendalls
were all safe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

AELP THE STORM SUFFERERS
H. W. PLUNKETT phoned the
ledger Wednesday morning that he
sas anxious to give from one to five
blIars, if necessary more, towards
fund to help the Centralia storm
hffercrs. The people of Mexico
.ould all gladly cooperate and rem
In assistance IL our neighboring
ity so desires. Some years ago we
hd cyclone near Mexico, and realize
! some extent the suffering follow
bg sucha calamity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
WE'D AT BRIDES HOME

holland Huddleston, of Auxvasse,
and Miss Hattie Berry, of Fulton,
were married at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning at the home of the bride,
Just east of Fulton, Rev. Chapel,
pastor of the Methodist Church Gt
Auxvasse, officiating. Only relatives
and few intimate friends were in
attendance, the wedding being a very
quiet home affair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
FORD TAKES MYSTERIOUS TRIP.

The Ford touring car, driven by Mrs.
Kennedy, daughter of j. w. Stow
ers, of this city, evidently got tired
of Standing and walked away Sun
day morning while its owner was at
tending church. When it was discov'
cred that the "Lizzy" was missing, the
police were notified and a search was
started.
The machine was found several
hours later, deserted at the corner of
Love and Union streets; but no clue
has been found as to the identity OF
the joy-rider.
Funny how queer these Fords dc
act.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
Columbia Fair Dates

Directors of the Boone County Fair
Association set from August z to
August 10 as the dates for the coun-
tvs annual fair, at a meeting held
last week. A special feature of the
fair will be made of the mule show
this year, for twice as much money as
usual has been appropriated by the
association for the event.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
Mexico Boys to Travel

Paul Leake returned from a visit
with his parents at Honeyville Sun
day, He and Ralph Garrett, who for
merly held position with the Davis
Shoe Store, departed Monday for Par
sons, Kansas, by way of Jefferson
City.
The boys have accepted positions
as travelling statesmen for the Fuller
Brush Co. and will work together out
Of Parsons, Kansas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
AUDRA|N REGISTERS
1888 PERSONS TUES.
Out of the Total Only 1853 Negroes
Reported at the Precincts on
Registration Day
EXEMPTION LIST LARGE
Unusually High Degree of Education
Of Mexico Negroes Revealed
by Inquiries

When the polls" closed at nine
o'clock Tuesday evening the clerks Of
the registration in one accord heaved
a huge sigh of relief, for the day had
been trying one. 1t was no simple
matter of signing ones name, but a
lengthy list of twelve questions to be
answered very positively by every
man within the age limit of 81 to 81.
The men who volunteered to do their
bit in this matter are true Americans
and what better reward could they
want than this glorious title? d?
There were 1926 American citizens
(white;) 1853 negroes, 8 aleins; and
one enemy in Audrain county. Van
dalia shows only 16 negroes on the
list, but investigation proved that
many of the blacks employed in the
Vandalia brick plant had just moved
to that city and sent their cards to
their former homes.
Negroes Intelligent
Former Judge Carter, who acted
as registrar in the Fourth Ward, stat
ed Wednesday that he had never seen
as intelligent bunch of blacks as
those who registered at his post on
Tuesday. Out of nearly a hundred
there were only about three that
were unable to sign their names and
large percent wrote in a very good
hand. The Judge said that it was
surprising how readily and clearly
they. answered the questions asked,
and very few gave excuses for ex-
emption. Some, however, have de-
pendent families.
Declares His Sentiments
One of the many peculiar cases
found by the clerks in charge was that
of William jacob, of Martinsburg
He is a natural born citizen of the
United States, but is a full blooded
German, and he insisted that it be
written on his card in black and white
that he was such and that he was Bit
terly opposed to foreign conscription,
One clerk tells story which sounds
more like the Civil War times than
modern days like the ones we are liv-
ing in. His post was in school house
and his territory did not cover much
ground. He knew the neighborhood
and all but one man had registered be-
fore dark. His instructions were to
keep open until nine o'clock. There
were no lights in the school house.
He sat and waited. About eight o'clock
the tsrdy man approached, undoubtedly
hoping the "polls" would be closed He
entered the building and registered
without word. The card was writ
ten by the light of several flittering
matches. Every eligible man in that
district registered as Uncle Sam had
bidden.
Orders will be issued Immediately
by the United States Government re-
garding definite action to be taken
with those who failed to report, local
said Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

The Ledger wishes to state that
by D. Kanaly's house, as was pub
lished in connection with the at
tempted suicide of Elmer Jeffries in
Tuesdays edition, the home of Den
mis- Kanaly on East Railroad street
was meant, and not the pump house of
DR.. Kanaly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

THE Mexico Ledger joins other
BENDS in extending congratulations
Miss Edna Buckley, daughter Of
Ir. and Mrs. Frank Buckley, Of this
ty. on being awarded the gold medal
\ Hardin College for making the
ighcst grades for the year. We are
Iways glad to see Mexico carry off
ic honors in school work, and Miss
Ickcy sure deserved the prize.
hats the way to put Mexico on the
Iap as one of the best school towns
the World.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

Miss Nina E. Betz, who for the past
two years has taught at Maple Grove,
northwest of Mexico, has been en-
ployed to teach at Englewood in
Boone county; the Englewood school
is an eight months approved school,
payiny a salary of $50 per month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
Crebs Buys Another Hotel

j. N. Crebs, who owns the Beers
Hotel in st. Louis, the Hoxsey Hotel
in Mexico, and the Bennett Hotel in
Birminghampton, NY. has just bought
the Briggs Hotel, of one hundred
and sixty rooms, at 1873 Monroe St.,
Chicago. This gives Mr.. Crebs a
string of four hotels; three of them in
big cities, and one in city that is 60
ing to be a big city before you know
it,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
Choose Northern Highway

The Highway Commissioners who
met here this week with C.. o. Raines
of the State Highway Commission,
decided that the North State High
way should be recommended for State
aid first. They gave the next con-
sideration to the road leading from
Fulton to Paris through this city.
An effort will be made to secure State
and Federal aid for the road, which
leads from here to Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
Married by the Rev Hayne

Russell Duncan Knoles and Miss Ona
May Clayton, both of Petersburg, ILL.,,
were married at the Methodist par
sonage late Friday afternoon by the
Rev. Hayne. The groom-to-be ex-
planned when he was securing the IL
cense that "they were slipping one
over on father"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

Anderson D. Russell, of Columbia,
and Miss Virginia Marie Duncan, Of
Kansas City, were married early Tues
day morning in the study of the
Christian Church by the Rev. H. P.
Atkins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

Mrs. A. s. johnson and daughter,
Miss Christine johnson, of Rocky
Ford, Colo., are the weekend guests
of Mrs. W. G. Burks and daughter,
Mary Lee Burks, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

some people object to the Registrl-
on Law, not because they are dis
,yal, but because they absolutely
On't like to be forced to do anything.
bat does not suit them at any time.
is really habit we have all gotten
nto Of wanting to have our own
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
Trusteea Reelected Monday

At an annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Mexico Savings and
Loan Association held Monday morn
ing, John T. Ricketts,, H. 1. Tur-
ley and Henry D. Llewellyn were re-
elected as a board of trustees for a
period of three years. No other i'm
portant business was transacted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
RATHER EMBARRASSING

WE notice that all over the country
pierre are a few young men who have
pecn taking out insurance, claiming
70 be only 25 or 26 years old that find
Put now they are 81 and exempt from
fegstFaton. That's different.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
Furniture Hospital

Repairing, refurnishing, rebuilding,
Grating for shipping, upholstering
and cabinet work. Upholstering sup
plies for sale. Shop, South Clark on
rock road. Phone 7S0-J. cod WITT
W. j. OFFUTT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

THOSE who do not like our Govern
nent should move out. We note that
number of Russians are advocating
be violation of our laws. They
hould go back to Russia, obey our
aws or be jailed. What did they
cme to this country for, anyway?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

THERE is some talk of the business
per purchasing an iron flag pole and
ilag for the Court House lawn and
paving a formal flag raising short
b, Most progressive towns have
such patriotic ensigns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
THE DEAD

Mrs. Jack Jennings, aged SO.
Miss Flossie Jennings, 10.
Beckley Sanders, GO.
Mrs. Myrtle Eisele, %, and
baby, Marjorie, aged 8.
Mrs. Lydia Roberts.
Miss Mary Rowland.
THE INJURED
Mrs. w. H. Kinkade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes.
Mrs. Frank Eaton.
City Marshal w. H. Wigham.
Walter McCauley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

Wash Skirts, stripes and plain, ga
berdines, cords, basket weave, etc
From $1.25 to $3.50. We have
your size. Ricketts, &Emmons D.
G. Co. DIT wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

Word of the wedding of Allen e.
Thurman stallings and Miss Clara
Maud Barbee was received in TINS
city Friday afternoon. Mr.. Stall
lings met his bride-to-be in st. Louis
Friday morning, and the wedding was
solemnized Immediately. lsador
Taylor, a great friend of the groom
accompanied him to the city. They
told friends here they were going for
visit in Illinois.
Mrs. A. T. Stallings is the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs, o. F. Barbee'
of Vandalia, and is very well known
in this city, having graduated from
Hardin College in both voice and piano
She taught in the music de-
partment of Hardin before she went
TO South Carolina, where she held a
position on the faculty of one of the
best colleges of that state. Her
school having closed, she was on her
way home, when Mr.. Stallings met
her in st. Louis.
Mr.. Stallings is assistant superlh-
tcndent of the Mexico Fire Brick Co.
and has made brilliant success at
his responsible position. He is the
son of Mrs. E. l.. Stallings, of South
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
r. THE END OF THE DAY

LOT us learn, o God, 10 labor for
|rbine approval. With the close
In the day may its best thought
h,o that we havs tried to do what
|rbou wouldst have us do. May
|Tby purpose by fulfilled both in
us and through US; and may we so
live here and now that we may
now the blessing of Thine ap-
|proyal in the judgment by and
|hy. Amen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

MIR. HOOVER is the right man for
PIE new Cabinent post, of minister
pl Foods He should be given pow
fr to FIX prices and crush food specu-
laion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

DIR. A. A. Wallace went to Full
ton Tuesday to attend the Commence
ment Exercises at Westminster Col
lege Wednesday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

Robert Roden has returned to his
home from the Mexico Hospital where
he suffered critical operation and
relax.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

A special train on the Chicago &
Alton passed through Mexico Sunday
carrying troops from Virginia to Ell
Paso.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

Mrs. Ann Lavender, and Clifford
McCubbin, of Bachelor, are visiting
with Mrs. John Mcintyre.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

We have few of those t.50 val
uc Ladies' Waists left, 9sc. Rick
ells a Emmons d. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
Willard Potts Onerated On

Ex-Mayor Willard Potts, of Mex
leo, who has been in the Jewish Hos
pital at st. Louis, for sometime. pre-
pairing for serious operation, un-
derwent the same on Wednesday
morning, June 9th, and the operation
is reported as most successful. Mr..
Potts many friends hope he will soon
be home again enjoying his old-time
good health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

l.. W. Roberts made a business
trip to Martinsburg Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
CLARK. HOMES WEDDING

Miss Ida Clark and Mr.. P. r.
Holmes were married at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
George Clark, on South Clark avenue
Sunday afternoon, June 3, at 2;SO
o'clock. The Rev. II. P. Atkins per-
formed the ceremony. The wedding
was a quiet affair and only immediate
friends were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes departed for
St. Charles Immediately after the
wedding, where they will make their
home. Mr.. Holmes has a position as
freight agent with the Wabash in
that city.
Mr.. Holmes is formerly of this
city and is well known here. Mrs
Holmes has large host of friends
and is very popular in this city
The Ledger extends congratulations
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07
THE WAR is FOR PEACE

Among the Missouri men and Wom-
en- who have volunteered to speak in
behalf of the League to Enforce Peace
are the following from Audrain ,Coun-
ty:
w. W. Fry ............. Mexico
W. Clyde Johnson ......... Mexico
Jeff. D. McCune ....... Vandalia
j. F. Parker ........... Laddonia
E. s. Wilson ............ Mexico
The above speakers will have for
their text the following:
WHEREAS, the League to Enforce
Peace was organized for this very
object,
THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLV-
ED, That the League to Enforce
Peace pledges its loyal support to
the Government of the United States
in the prosecution of the war, and
further,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the League
in every available manner, make
known the high purpose and object
of the war, to the end that at its con-
clusion, League of Nations to Eli
force Peace may be established.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

Mrs. Nellie Ellis has returned from
a pleasant visit in Portland, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

George Bast is home from the Uni
versity of Missouri.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-27

came home very late and that she was
unhappy because Of his neglect.
Then Weeks produced letter writ
ten by her to Do Saulles, dated in
June. 1914. while in London. calling
her husband Dearest Darling Dinkey."
TOLD OF GAY PARTIES.
She asked her husband not to be
jealous az she had "a good head on
her shoulders" and always picked her
men companions carefully. Yes"
said the letter. you mean to be afraid
some one will run away with me-"
mentioned racing. gambling and dane
ing at tho Ostend Casino. but she said
she never gambled. The letter de-
scribed gay parties. dancing and men
who lost their heads"
You were having pretty good
time. weren't your" Weeks demanded.
She said she couldn't remember, but
when pressed for an answer replied
suddenly: II never wrote complaining
letters. I wanted every one to think
was happy"
Other letters flattered De Saulles
and telling Of her love for him were
read. Weeks demanded whether she
loved De Saulles at that time.
II thought he was wonderful. l
tried to hold him by flattery," she
responded. smiling.
Mrs. De Saulles' replies were barely
audible, growing fainter and fainter.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-27

preciates this. Either that or WASH
ington does not believe. or does not
understand us.
This Ia our main grievance.
The attacks on the Dutch govern
ment must be explained; therefore. we
feel II the press u fully informed, its
sense Of fairness would make 1t the
best advocate of Dutch desires.
1T Ii a natural thought not to give
much attention to a small neutral
country when the war deeds of beiiig-
erents are claiming % much attention.
RIGHT OF SMALL NATION.
But IL from any nation, Holland
may claim from America that the VI
tai rights OF small neutral shall be
respected.
I'VE regret the Misrepresentation Of
the Dutch policy has caused misun-
derstandine. and hope the United
Press will put Hollands policy in the
full light Of publicity
we are convinced We can stand
this light, and we sincerely believe II
well informed about our position our
needs. our airns-the American gov
eminent and the people will b6th ac-
knowledge that our policy In right and
that we ask nothing but to be treated
according to the principles which
America wants to prevail among ma
tions."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-27
PREPARE TO RUN
EASTERN ROADS
AS One SYSTEM

Washington, Nov 27.-Seven Of the
keenest railroad operating executives
in the country left here at a. m. to-
day for Pittsburg, where tomorrow they
inaugurate a new era in American
railroad history. They will run the SO
big railroads east of Chicago and north
of the Ohio Potomac rivers line as one
system. to relieve congestion and help
win the war.
Watchful of the efforts Of this new
committee of seven operating railway
vice presidents will be the government.
It consents to the revolutionary pool
ing of equipment in hopes that the
most serious transportation congestion
in the country's history will be re-
lieved.
MAY MEAN FEDERAL CONTROL.
Failure OF these measures even the
railroad executives admit, may lead to
federal control.
While this would leave operation
virtually in the same hands, even more
radical measures to expedite freight
and eliminate duplication of equip
ment on parallel lines would follow.
Before leaving for Pittsburg to es-
tablish the committee headquarters.
Chairman A. w. Thompson, vice presi-
dent OF the Baltimore & Ohio said the
prevention of future congestion will be
based mainly on emergency routing
That is the reason for placing on the
committee also such practical and
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-27
SPANIARD TREATED AS
A SLAVE BY GERMANS

A Gulf Port. Nov. 27.-How he. with
seven other members Of the British
steamer Gravina, sunk by German
torpedo In the Bay Of Biscay last Feb
ruary. were taken prisoners on board
. German submarine and later forced
to slave. half starved and half
clothed, In the forests Of Germany
when snow was waist deep" was told
by the steward of a Spanish steamer
arriving here today.
Contrary to the custom, Of leaving
the crew to it, fate. eight men were
taken ON board the boat. These men
were forced to ift,torpedoes into the
tubes while the Germans Knocked and
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-27

laughed at them, the steward said.
-Four steamers, he said. were sent to
the bottom on the way to Kiel. They
were taken to an interior prison camp
and forced to do the work of horses,
Of which. he said. there are few left.
The man is a Spaniard and through
the efforts Of the Spanish diplomatic
officials his release was obtained after
a period Of six months. The steward
said all prisoners in the camp were
forced to submit to frequent injections
of fluid. the name Of which he did
not know, but which produced a nau-
seating sensation and destroyed the
normal desire for food. He said he be-
lieved all his companions are dead
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-27
INVADERS HELD BACK
BY THE ITALIANS

With the italian Armies, Nov. Us
Terrible blizzards sweeping over the
mountains in the north today came to
the aid Of the Italians In holding back
the invading Austrians A. heavy fall
of snow forced the enemy to delay
moving UP heavy artillery and made
movement Of his reinforcements prac-
tically impossible.
The Italians, accustomed to noun
tain fighting, repeatedly attacked with
all the fury of the storm which was
raging across their lines. They
harassed the Austrians day and night.
Reinforcements for the Italian line
are almost ready for the trenches.
They are marching to the front eager
for the fighting. even II they are foot
sore from long forced marches.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-27
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il considered best for the allied cause.
Debate on the policy is likely to start
shortly after congress convenes Dec.
=. Republicans may find In IL >,i issue
to distinguish their war program from
the administrations, without any i'm
plication of disloyalty. Congress Is
presidents consent.
LONG SESSION PROBABLE.
One factor working against an i'm
mediate declaration Of war is that con-
gress expects to be almost constantly
in session for 10 months. Thus. II fur
is inevitable. the administration pre-
fers to let the diplomatic situation rest
as 1t is.
A deadlock on the Italian plains or
decisive Teuton defeats on other fronts
may cause Austria to seek an advan-
eageous peace. The United States
has remained at peace with Germany's
most powerful aid for the express pur-
Their war declarations become newt
able, action could be taken without
delay.
Congressional leaders have no defi-
mite legislative program in mind. Aside
from keeping down expenditures to
absolute necessity their present plans
are to follow the presidents lead. With
only a week when he reads his mes
sage to congress, leaders are still
without an inkling on what he will
say.
But Individual members have indi-
Gated that besides war resolutions
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-27

against 0ermanys allies. they will
bring the following subjects before
congress: -
Criticism Of, the LAnsing- fshii
agreement; ALLEN Stacker" amend
ment to selective service law, and
inclusion Of all men between 10
and 40: universal military train
ing: attacks on Herbert Hoover az
well a. afnendments to the food
control law broadening his powers
and retroactive bill permitting
soldiers and sailors to accept for
eign honors for bravery.