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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
BEREA ITEMS

st. Clair Emmons sold some hogs
to Wheeler Cant of Thompson last
week. = We got a good rain the last
of the week. Rev. Robinson Of Lad
donia, preached at Midway Saturday
and Sunday. - G.. A. Goodrich and
Son are threshing in this neighbor-
hood. - School opened at Shady
Dell Monday with Mrs. Roy Barnes
as teacher. - P. R. Cawthorn and
Miss Neva attended the burial Of Mr.. i.
Cawthorn's sister, Mrs. Martha Eu-
banks, of the Berea Greek neighbor-
hood Sunday morning. - Miss Mol
lie James, of Laddonia, spent the
week end at Miss Fannie Edges;
her home for a few days visit. -
Prof. o. P. Browning and wife ex-
pect to move next week to Wright
City, where Mr.. Browning will teach
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
DEATHS
MRS. MARTHA EUBANKs DEAD

Mrs. Martha Eubanks, aged "a, died
Saturday morning at her home, 8
miles northeast of Mexico, of COM
plication of diseases. Mrs. Eubanks
was born in 1888 in Madison county,
Ky. She is survived by two sons,
W. R. and Morris Eubanks, with
whom she made her home. Burial
was Sunday in the Eubanks GEM
etery near the home. Her death will
be a matter of genuine regret to all
who knew her.
The remains Of Mrs. Martha Eu-
banks, who died Friday at her home
northeast of Mexico, were laid to rest
Sunday in the Eubanks' Cemetery, 8
miles northeast of Mexico, after a
short prayer and song service con-
Quoted by Noble Barnes and other
friends of the family. The pail bear
ers were George Mungler, VIM. Hes
terburg, L. Bybee, T. Stewart, T.
Swift and Noble Barnes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
NOT So MANY CLAIMS
FOR EXEMPTION TODAY
Audrain County Exemption Board
Examines 80 After Supper
Tuesday Night
WILL WORK TONIGHT, TOO
Chairman E. S. Wilson Thinks NC
More Than 359 Will Have
TO Be Examined
r. d. RODGERS TO APPEAL
UNFAIR EXEMPTIONS
TO DISTRICT BOARD

r. D. Rodgers, Prosecuting At
torney, has been designated by
Governor Gardner to take appeals
from any exemptions or discharges
from the army which the local
board may grant to the district
board. While Mr.. Rodgers has
not been instructed to make a
search for persons who have made
false claims, letter received on
Wednesday from the Provost GEN
eral stated that should any dis
charge or exemption made by the
local board seem to any person as
not to the best interests of the gov
ernment, it should be brought to
his attention, and an appeal to the
district board will be made.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
VOTED y MILLION FOR ROADS

SIKEST0N, Mo-, August 2. - The
road bond issue for y million dollars
in Scott county carried by safe ma
jority. 1t is proposed to build about
two hundred and thirty miles of hard
roads with the money. Bonds will be
voted soon in Mississippi county and
New Madrid county has already voted
money for roads which insures hard
roads over the entire Southeast Mis-
souri,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
Nine Hogs Bring $425. Al

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo-, Aug =.
s. - Farmer Martin, near here, has
broken a record. He brought nine
hogs to the Montgomery market, all
the litter of one sow. The hogs aver
aged 31O pounds and were sold here
for s15.25 per hundred. The one
sow's production in less than year
brought the owner $425. AT.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
Miss ElinOr billiard Buried

The body of Miss Elinor Bird Dill
lard, who died in st. Louis Wednes-
day morning, arrived in this city at
noon Friday and was immediately
buried in Elmwood beside the body of
her sister. Her father and mother,
the Rev. and Mrs. J. W. billiard, ac-
companied the body. Several friends
also came to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
COUNTY COURT ApJOuRNs

The County Court adjourned Tues
day evening, after a two days ses-
sion. The bond of the Southern
Bank as county depository was ex-
amined and approved by the Court.
The amount of the bond is 100000
The $4,000 bond Of the Mexico Spe.
cial Road District was also approx.
ed by the Court. The Special Road
District is composed of Fred A. Nor.
ris, R. R. Arnold and S. ]. Buck
ner.
The report of the amount Of fees
accruing from the office Of the Cir,
cult Clerk for the past six months
was filed. The totals for the months
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
Mrs. Bertha NJ. Baker Asks Divorce

Mrs. Bertha NJ. Baker Asks Divorce
Mrs. Bertha M. Baker filed suit for
divorce and separate maintenance
from Chas. H. Baker in the Circuit
Court here Tuesday, alleging cruelty
and non-support. They were mar
ried in June, 1914, and continued to
live together till July, 1917, the petit
tion states. The case will come up at
the September term.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09

At the home of the bride, quiet
wedding was solemnized Saturday af-
ternoon by the Rev. w. R. Vineyard,
pastor of the Baptist Church at Mo-
berly, when Clarence Jesse and Miss
Mary Lee Roach, both of near Mex
leo, were married.
Mr.. Jesse, who lives about two
miles northwest Of this city, is the
son of W. C. Jesse, and prosperous
young farmer and stockman. The
bride is very popular in social circles.
The Ledger wishes the couple pros
perity, long life and happiness.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09

Mrs. W. X. Potts and Willard
Potts have been enjoying visit from
John Bunce, formerly of Mexico
Mr.. Bunce is en- route to England
for a visit with his daughter, the wife
of an English lieutenant. He in
tends to sail on the Adriatic on Aug
18th.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
WE all take off our hats to the loyal

WE all take off our hats to the loyal
young men Of this country, who are
going to war to defend our country
While there are few people in every
community throughout the world, who
are opposed to their city government,
county government, state govern
ment and national government, the
people of good old Audrain County,
Missouri, will always be found loyal
and true to their government, local or
state or national. We have the great
est government there is in the world,
and a government worth living under
is worth fighting for.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
SETTLE WITH vANDALTA DIST.
County Treasurer Files Quarterly Re
port With County Court

According to the quarterly report o.
County Treasurer H. H. Grafford
which was filed with the County
Court in session here Tuesday, Au
drain county still has a balance o.
1872, ,739. 81 on hand. The total expen
ditures for the quarter were s11,S79.'
76.
The court settled with the Vandalii
Road District Tuesday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
Bob" Crews Goes to New York

''Bob" Crews, who has been with
the Hoxsey Hotel in Mexico for some
time, leaves the first of September
for Bennington, N. Y, where ne
will accept the position of buyer for
j. N. Crebs' big hotel there. Bob is
most genial and efficient hotel mar
and his many friends in Mexico wish
him much prosperity in his new home
and feel confident that he will make
good.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
Banks-Cox Wedding

Ralph G. Cox, of Wellsville, Mo-,
and Miss Lucille L. Banks, of Mar
tinsburg, Mo-, were married Wednes-
day afternoon at two O'Clock, by R.
B. Hooton, Justice of the Peace, in
his office here.
Mr.. Cox is a substantial young
farmer and Miss Banks is charming
young woman. A large circle of
friends Join the Ledger in wishing
the couple happy and prosperous
future.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
Picnic at Laddonia

Father H. j. Schleuter, Catholic
priest at Laddonia, was in this city
Wednesday. He announces that
Laddonia will hold big picnic Labor
Day and assures the public of big
chicken dinner and other entertain
ments. Quite crowd is expected tC
motor down from here.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
WEDDINGS

Mr.. and Mrs. Bedford Hudson an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Elizabeth Mary, to Robert
W. Berrey, Jr., formerly of Mexico,
Mo. The wedding will take place
early in September. Carrollton
Democrat.
Mr.. Berrey is the oldest son of DR..
and Mrs. R. W. Berrey, of this city.
He is a graduate of Mcmillan High
School, and for the past four years has
been Wabash passenger agent at
Carrollton, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09

Ecleadean Lodge, Knights Pythias
of this city, will hold their annual
Fish Fry on Thursday afternoon and
evening, August 16. 1t will be held
| in the pasture of the old George Nor
ris place, south of town.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
Grasshonpers do 100000 Damage

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, August
z. - Grasshoppers have laid bare
alfalfa and grain areas in Juab county
and have committed damage causing
loss to farmers of 100000, accord
ing to a report made yesterday by
IL. B. Walker, State Crop Inspector.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09

Alleging that his wife was cruel to
him and that on one occasion she
beat him in the presence of neighbors,
Needham A. Willis, filed suit for
divorce from Palestine Willis in the
Circuit Court here Monday. The case
will come up at the September term
They were married in July, 1916, and
separated in July, 1917, the petition
states.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
Clement Doing Nicely

Arthur Clement, the young man OF
Marinsburg, who had an arm cut Off
when he fell under a train at Benton
Citv Thursday night, was reported as
doing nicely at the Mexico Hospital
Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
COURT NAMES PETIT JURY
lurymen for September Term Ap'
pointed by County Court

Following is a list of the petit jury
men, appointed by the County Court
in session here Tuesday:
Sailing Township - Blanton Robin
son and G.. T. Board.
Wilson Township = v. T. Cox
and S. A. Pulls.
Salt River Township - Theodore
Barnes, Tom Crum, A. Pfitzer, R.
T. Reed, Yves Winn, Mike Peck, R.
L, Mcclure, Noble Barnes, Charles
Henlen, John Mundy.
LOutre Township - John McMur-
try and Dave Douglas.
Linn Township - Jack Fry.
Prairie Township = o. F. Haf-
ner and Joe Ware.
Cuivre Township - Ralph House
J. 7. Whitledge, R. P. Keith, J. T.
Williams and A. C. SAKE.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
Go to Illinois

August Webber and family left
Tuesday for Christopher, ILL.,, where
Mr.. Webber will manage large lum-
her ward. Their many friends will re-
gret their departure and join the Led
ger in wishing them much success
and happiness in their new home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09

A horse belonging to Ben Middleton
fell into 13-foot ditch being dug fol
a sewer on East Liberty street some
time Saturday night, and stood on its
hind legs in the mud till res
cued Monday morning. Aside from Q
few scratches the animal had inflicted
on its head in trying to liberate it.
self, it was not injured. A bloch
and tackle was used in getting the
horse out Of the ditch.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
2o Per Cen, off Far Cash

on all refrigerators and ice boxes
sold with in the next few days,
good line to select from.
Mexico Hardware G. Furniture Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09

the physical examination for the
Draft Army before the Audrain Coun-
ty Exemption Board, was not nearly
as large Wednesday as it has been
the other days the board has been at
work. About 35 per cent Of the men
examined so far have been rejected
for physical disabilities. Most Of
these, however, have been given only
temporary discharges, and will have
to appear again at later date.
About thirty men were examined
by the board after Supper Tuesday
night. They worked till 10 o'clock.
By seven o'clock Wednesday morning
big crowd was in the lobby Of the
post office building, and more than 60
were waiting when the board started
the examinations at o'clock.
A claim for exemption for Orville
Lee Heneger, of Vandalia, whose Sc
rial number was no., was filed by
Mrs. Mary E. Heneger, his mother
Mrs. Heneger made affidavit that
her son was born September II, 1884,
and was therefore 32 years, 10
months and % days old. Heneger
passed the physical examination.
His claim for exemption will come
before the District Board.
Despite the fact that large per
cent of the men who pass the physical
examination are filing claims for ex-
emption, E. S. Wilson, chairman of
Board, is of the opinion that no more
than the original call for 359 men
will have to be examined here. A
large number of the exemption claims
will be turned down by the District
Board, Mr.. Wilson thinks.
1t is probable that several of the
men who are listed below as not hav-
ing filed a claim for exemption will
do so later on.
Passed Physical Examination
Have not claimed exemption)
1264-Earl J. Pritchett, Martins
burg.
676-Stanley NJ. Hill, Thompson.
677-Wm. 7. Berry, Thompson.
337-Roy H. Ritter, Mexico.
927-Wm. R. Patterson, Mexico.
1292-James l.. Murray, Martins
burg.
4S7-Roy A. Pearl, Mexico.
1205-Carl j. Weinand, Mexico.
433-Roy E. Bryarly, Mexico.
775-Ralph E. Burnett, Centra'
liza.
420-John /. Brown, Mexico.
292-Paul E. Hammett, Farber.
191-George Young, Molino.
16s-George D. Talley, Laddonia
S35-Chas. E. Spottser, Mexico.
341-Jake R. Gordner, Mexico.
S56-Everett C. Gilmore, Thomp
son.
9S3-Zenas Garrett, Mexico.
1095-Wm. W. Hendrix, Mexico.
1673-Albert Mcdonald, Mexico.
564-Michael E. Devaney, Bentor
City.
1549-Howard Hoffman, Mexico.
1548-Washington c.. Rowan, Mex
leo.
1146-Alton S. Britton, Laddonia
677-William 7. Berry, Thompson
6O0-Marquis L. billiard, Laddoni
905-Eugene D. Brown, Mexico.
114S-Curtis r. Smith, Laddonia
548-Clarence H. Mechlin, Laddo
MIA.
1476-Guy W. Shaw, Vandalia.
1395-Robert Vannoy, Vandalia.
1117-Howard S. Coil, Laddonia.
11O3-Orvell l.. Heneger, Lad
donia.
1509-Frank Bovine, Vandalia.
1543-Fritz j. Wenger, Mexico.
675-Leroy l.. Bruce, Thompson.
296-A. E. Weakly, Farber.
645-Joseph Anderson, Centralia.
355--Emmett B. Atkinson, Mexi
co.
664-Joseph r. Squires, Thompson
809-Grover G. Sims, Thompson
1314-John S. Bertels; Martins
burg.
1657-Henry S. Breckenridge
Mexico.
363-Ray f. Gregory. Mexico.
93-Roy E. Paullin, Mexico.
1S24-Ghas e. Fennewald, Mar
tinsburg.
126-Leonard H. Mundy, Mexico.
275-Roy L. Rice, Farber.
602-Daniel R. Miller, Rush Hill
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09

Paul Clough, who is attending the
Great Lakes Naval Training Station,
is home on a short furlough, the guest
of his mother, Mrs. j. A. Genrich.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09

Friends will be glad to know that
the condition of Mrs. Jim Haskell is
improved.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
The Best Stove

for hot weather use is the Revonoc.
Burns nine parts air to one of oil !.
Air is cheap.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09
Bargain in Reading
Matter

The Mexico Weekly Ledger and the
Missouri Ruralist or tine Mexico
Weekly Ledger and the Kansas City
weekly Star to new subscribers only,
one year, cash in advance, $1.25.
The Weekly Ledger 81 Per Year
R. M. WHITE & SON, LEDGER,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-08-09

Tuesday,
Evening star., 1917-12-04
EXPORTS FOR OCTOBER
SHOW MARKED INCREASE
Imports, However, for Same Period
Are 315,ooo, 900 Less Than the
Preceding Month.

Exports for October of 542,o0o,ooo. re-
ported by the bureau of foreign and do
mestic commerce, brought the total for
the ten months to $5.149. .0oo, 900. an in
crease Of $7o6 200. 900 over the correspond
ing period OF 1916.
Imports Of 1921, ,00o. 900 In october show
ed a decrease Of s15.ooo.ooo as compared
with the preceding month. but the ten
month total Of s2.5o4. 100000 exceeded
those of the first ten months Of 1916 by
$4s4, 1000, 900 The decrease for October
was explained by the fact that IS per
cent Of the imports for that month were
duty free.
Government restrictions resulted In a
large decrease in the exports OF gold In
October. the total being $11. .oo0. 900, against
sal 600. 900 in. September. Gold imports
for the month were $4,000.0o0. approxi-
mately the same as in September, being
explained by the fact that the allies are
making the bulk of their purchases here
with credits advanced by the United
States. thus making unnecessary the ship
ment Of gold In payment.
Gold exports for the ten months Of this
000. 900 for the same period in 1915. while
gold imports in 1917 were $532 .ooo, 900.
against $4so.0o0.oo0 during the first ten
months Of last year.
Silver imports amounted to $6, ,000. 900 in
October and to $3S,000.000 for the ten
months. while the exports Of silver were
valued at $7.0o0.0 900 for the single month
and at SIS. s.000. 900 for the ten-month Pc
riod.
Evening star., 1917-12-04

sisAs nncA % his rslisE. 4 psrfect
.eress the door7ard and crspt into hi.
. =: .hcgsd that no one would untfl he
But Bowsers hopes were alI in vain
BY and by Farmer Browns Boy came
tho door and whistled for Bowser.
Bowsef didn't como. Then Farmer Browns
Boy called. Bowser kept perfectly still.
claimed Hsr rsrnsr Bro Brown:s 1a:s Boy. s's BE-
lisv6 he has stolen away to 20 hunt
ins. and he knows that that 10 against
Farmer Browns Boy walked over to
Bowser's little house and looked I'm
side. Bowser thumped hi. tail feebly
- II TO apologize for not answering
his masters call.
Farmer Browns Boy sternly:
Bowser crept out. He didn't dare not
to. for he had been taught to mind
In his va. .uea yea viii see o. oy IN
the eyes Of dog who knows he had
done wrong. Farmer Browns Boy
gave a long low whistle Of surprise as
he ., 11Sked s,r At asIS ss II cues, YOU have
been punished enough for running away
to hunt by yourself. Gracious. what
sight you are"
Certainly Bowser did present q sorry
appearance. His long ears were torn.
His face was scratched dreadfully.. All
over his body were the marks of sharp
claws. In several places were ugly
1ookinr wounds where the skin had
been torn. Farmer Browns Boy shook
"Bowser," said he reprovingly. you
look as il you had been hghting
thrashing machine. You certainly 40:
Now come over to the house so that l
can fiX YOU up q little.
Evening star., 1917-12-04
FASHIONS

| Pleasant weather In many sections OF
the country has served to stimulats .
demand for suits. Despite eccsntrfci-
popular suit IL by all odds the one with
moderately long coat and skirt that 10
neither extremely narrow nor full and
naring. Garment designers introduce q
few freakish things each season which
| serve to attract public attention. and then
by degrees practically all grayitate into
the conservative. Only q woman who
studies tho styles closely would see at
the present time a great deal Of differ
ence between the majority Of suits on
sale in the shops and distinctly of this
seasons vintage and the conservative
suits Of last year.
The major points have actually
changed but little. Sleeves and skirts
have remained practically unchanged
and the general silhouette remains about
The suit shown in the sketch is an
excellent example OF the seasons show
ing Of smart, conservative models Inia
suit is developed In chiffon velvet with
rather wide, straight collar and bands
finishing the bottom Of the coat at the
sides only. give the right touch to this
otherwise plain little model.
Nearly ali the suits shown this season
fasten high at the neck. Sometimes the
coat is so cut that it may be fastened
high or left open. and again 1t Is so
arranged that it must be worn closed
hirh about the neck at all times. When
fur trimming is used. as on the suit here
pictured. the necessity for extra furs is
done away with. and that Is feature
well worth consideration
suit hf0fH }0
fur trimmed, and coat similarly
adorned, to be worn over her one-piece
frocks, she may save money, because
an untrimmed winter suit absolutely
Evening star., 1917-12-04
POSED AS ARMY OFFICER.
Impostor, Arrested in New York,
Charged With Stealing Auto Here.

NEW YORK, December ALBERT Lee
Wanarnaker. Is years old. has been ar
rested here on charge of fraudulently
impersonatfng a United States Army
officer. representing himself to be ',Capt.
Jefe Frizzell, attached to the chief of
staff. Washington. D. c." He was also
charged with stealing an automobile and
having revolver in his possession.
The police declare that wanamaker,
who had been living at the Hotel Astor
and who had entrance to the most ex-
elusive homes and clubs in the city for
the last two months. broke down and
confessed that he is an impostor.
The car the young nina is accused of
stealing is the property of Maj. H Brand.
U. S. A.. which disappeared from in
front Of the Capitol in Washington, early
last week. Wanamaker was arrested
when he attempted to cash a check for
$500 which he received from an automo-
bile dealer last Saturday when he sold
the car, the police say.
Evening star., 1917-12-04
Try Making Your O.Dn
Cough Remedy
You can save about 81 and have
a better remedy than the ready.
made kind. Easily done.

II you combined the curative prop
critics of every known "readymade"
cough remedy, you would hardly
have in them all the curative power
that lies in this simple homemade"
cough syrup which takes only few
minutes to prepare.
Get from any druggist zA ounces
of Pinex 60 cents worth) pour It
into q pint bottle and fill the bottle
with plain granu1ated sugar syrup.
The total cost is about IS cents and
gives you full pint of really better
cough syrup than you could buy
readymade for $3.50. Tastes pleasant
and never spof1s.
This Pinex and sugar syrup prepa.
ration gets right at the cause OF a
cough and gives almost immediate
relief.
A days use will usually overcome
the ordinary cough and for bron.
chitis, Group. whooping cough and
bronchial asthma there is nothing
better.
Pinex is a most valuable concen-
trated compound of genuine Norway
pine extract, and has been used for
generations to break up severe
coughs.
To avoid disappointment, be sure
to ask your druggist for "zI1s ounces
Of Pinex" with full directions, and
don't accept anything else. A guar.
antee Of absolute satisfaction or
money promptly refunded goes with
this preparation.
The Pinex Co., Fl. Wayne. Ind.