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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
ARTHUR LEE WRITES BOOK

lessons in English" is the title
of new text book in Grammar
written by Mr.. Arthur Lee, Super
intendent of the schools in this city
and published by Charles E. Merrill
Company, New York, says the Clin-
ton, Henry County, Weekly Democrat.
Mr.. Lee is a brother of George and
W. D. Lee, of this city, and former
ly lived here.
For several years the Merrill Com
pany has been conducting quiet, but
diligent search for an author to re-
arrange and enrich the famous Reed
& Kellogg Grammers. More than 8
millions of copies of the Reed & Kel-
logg Grammars have been sold. This
is one of the most remarkable facts
in the history of American publish
ing. No other grammar ever pub
lished in this country or abroad, has
had anything like the wonderful cir
culation of the Reed 6 Kellogg books,
Mr.. Lees being chosen to write this
important book is a great compliment
deservedly placed.
The Democrat continuing, says:
"The Missouri State Agent for the
Merrill firm called the attention Of
his house to Supt. Arthur Lee, Of
Clinton. 1t was found that Prof. Lee
enjoys the distinction of being one Of
the most thorough, conscientious and
progressive schools in Missouri.
"The New York manager of the
Merrills met Supt. Lee in st. Louis
and concluded an arrangement fol
the work."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
LOOKS LIKE MCKINLEY
WILL BUILD

WILL BUILD
THE Appeal at Paris is reliably
informed that the Mckinley people
have approached officials of the San
ia Fe and Mexico company for a
transfer of the line and that the mat
ter will probably receive favorable
consideration. 1t is now a matter of
public knowledge that officials of
the Mckinley System have gone over
the right-of-way between Perry and
Mexico. Their plan, it is reported,
is to acquire the short line from Han
nibal to Perry and extend it to their
line at Jefferson City by way of Mex
leo, operating their cars with power
from Keokuk. They now own the
Keokuk power lines from Hannibal
to Perry and contemplate an exten-
sion to Mexico in the near future.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
Circuit Court Notes

Allen Smith plead guilty Friday
morning to a charge of disturbing
the peace and was fined $5 and costs.
In the case of H. 7. Squirting VS..
the La Crosse Lumber Companey, mo-
ton for new trial was overruled and
the case appealed to the St. Louis
Court of Appeals.
In the case of the Rosenthal-Sloar
Millinery Company against the Han
over Fire Insurance Company, motion
for new trial was overruled and the
case appealed to the st. Louis Court
of Appeals.
Motion for new trial in the case Of
Ernest Robinson against Floyd Mil
Ter was overruled.
In the case of the Southwestern
Blaugas Company against G. W.
Ramey a motion for new trial was
overruled.
The case of Ella Pierce against ].
NJ. Lazear ct al which was brought
here on a change of venue from the
Galloway Circuit Court was continued
to the June term of Court.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
EASTERN AUDRAIN AND
WESTERN PIKE

Miss Grace Rectra was the success
full contestant in the W. C. T. u.
contest given at Estes Saturday
night. The next contest will be CIV
en- at New Michigan school house. -
Herman Kraft has had poor luck with
lambs and ewes this year. He attri-
butes it to scare by dogs. - Miss
Trower at II. A. Kraft's has the mea-
sles. Mr.. Kraft's three children
and one of his hired men are to have
the disease yet. - Prairie Lane school
closed Friday with a poultry pro-
gram and school exhibit. Twenty
five patrons and friends were pres
ent. All seemed to enjoy them
selves. - Robert Livingston's moth
er is visiting him from Kansas City.
- Misses Merlin Inflow and Matte
Moore visited the Misses Beshears in
Prairie Lane neighborhood Friday. -
Among those having entries in the
Vandalia dairy parade Saturday were
D. P. Daniel & Son, Richards Bros,
James Acuff and Lewis Motley &
Sons. - Cleve and Oscar McMillen
are putting in oats on the Bland land
near Vandalia. - Mrs. Moberly is
quite poorly. - "Aunt" Mary Wilson
and son Edward are somewhat poorly
this week. - Ed Williamson, of Port
land, Oregon, spent few minutes be-
tween trains in Vandalia Saturday.
He's in the dye business there. He
says they're not preparing for war
but are ready. - Mrs. Claude Ball
nd children are visiting in Bowling
Green this week. - Mrs. Art Rich
ards accompanied by her mother of
Vandalia, have been visiting relatives
in Illinois, near Jerseyville. - Hen
ry Springman who spent few days
here recently, is now running breed
ing stable in Texhoma, Okla. He
likes that country, he says. His lit
tie daughter is almost free from asth-
ma there. - Prairie View school has
two more weeks yet. New Michigan
more than a month and Boyd two
weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
Fourth Ward, for Members School
Board:
BEN STEELE GETS 5000
Accused of BOOtlegging and is Fined
on Two Counts


Ben Steele, colored, indicted by the
Grand Jury on a charge of violating
the local option law, was found guilty
by jury in the Circhit Court We'd
nesday afternoon and fined 5000.
Dr. j. B. Hawkins, who was in
dicted by the Grand Jury on charge
of illegally issuing prescriptions to
obtain intoxicating liquors, pleaded
guilty to count one and eight Of the
indictment in the Circuit Court We'd
nesday. He was fined $40 on the first
count and $12O on the eighth, and
all costs of the case.
The case Of w. Latney Barnes ct al
VS.. Alonzo Whitson ct al was con-
tinued to the June term.
The jury was excused Wednesday
until Monday, April 80, when Judge
David H. Harris, of Fulton, will be
here to hear cases in which Judge
CAN'T has been disqualified,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
TO ORGANIZE COUNTY TO
CONSERVE FOOD STUFFs
County Superintendent Of Schools W.
Clyde Johnson in Charge of the
Work in Audrain Co.
AN IMPORTANT MOVEMENT
Outlines His Plans to Make Move
ment a Complete Success Here
Organize by School Dists'.

Following his appointment by State
Superintendent of Schools Uel W.
Lamkin to take charge of the food
conservation work in Audrain coun-
ty, County Superintendent of Schools
W. Clyde Johnson is already busy
outlining his campaign. Mr.. Lam
kin has asked that all vacant lots and
every available space be utilized for
TIE production of food stuffs, to Sc
cure some person in each school dis
trict to organize the district for food
preparedness, to aid the State College
of Agriculture in inAtructing eiti-
zens in the proper raising of food
stuffs, to secure the co operation
Of every organization in the county.
The following letter from Mr.. john
son is addressed to every citizen of
Audrain and outlines the work:
To the Citizens of Audrain County:
MEXICO, Mo-, April a, 1917. -
My reply of acceptance is already in
the hands of Mr.. Lamkin. I expect
ito try to do what 1 can. But assure
you that I expect to accomplish little
without the cooperation of everyone
in Audrain county. The Mexico pa
pers have already voluntarily pledged
theirs. And I know that I can de-
pend on the others of the county for
theirs.
Probably we shall be little slow to
feel the need Of this. But, if so, let
US pick up any of the papers and
read for few moments how mothers
must sit with hands folded and watch
their children starve to death while
the cries of the little ones ring in
their ears by day and by night. For
this is not only the case in Belgium,
but also in Germany, England; in
fact, in all of the countries engaged
in the world war. And even in our
own country there is none too plen-
tiful an abundance. So whether we
feel it or not, whether war comes or
not, it is worth while even from a
financial view and also for the dis
'cipline and training it will give us.
We need not fear an over-producton
of food supplies for a year or two,
even if the war ceases tomorrow.
In day or two, through circular
letters, shall call upon individuals
in the different school districts to act
as leaders in their respective commu-
mites. Their duties will be as out
lined in Mr.. Lamkin's letter. I shall
keep in touch with them as closely as
possible through letters and personal
visits, and keep them informed of
the wishes and instructions of the
State Superintendent and of the Col
lege of Agriculture. If I call on you,
be prepared to assist as your ability
and your love of home and country
enable you.
Yours in the service of our country,
W. CLYDE JOHNSON,
/ Co. Supt. of Public Schools.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
WAR PLANS WILL TOUCH
EVERY HOME IN COUNTRY
Magnitude of Military Tasks Before
Nation viii Touch Rich and
Poor of U. S. Alike
EACH HOME WILL BE EFFECTED
Every Young Man in the Country
Will Register for Military Ser
vice; Intensive Service
EACH HOME WILL BE EFFECTED

WASHINGTON, April a. If
anyone is laboring under the delusion
that the United States is merely 60
ing to play at war; put few hundred
thousand men under training while
the navy goes out and hunts subma-
rines; lend few hundred million dol
lars to the Allies and stop there, they
might as well wake up from that idle
dream or fantasy at once.
The plans of the United States are
of a magnitude and size that will
stun the nation and effect every home
almost in the country.-rich and poor
alike.
The broad and sweeping character
Of these general plans may be indi-
Gated by stating that in few days
possibly it will only be a matter Of
days-every young man of America
Of certain ages will be called upon to
register for military service and that
one class--that yet to be made known
will be called to the colors at once
for intensive training.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
nunitv. I am in nv office at Mex

1 am in my office at Mex
leo every Saturday. If they desire to
call meeting of parties interested l
will aid them all l can. This is a
great opportunity for farmers to Sc
cure money on easy terms, with little
expense, and the privilege to keep it
for years, without renewals, with no
danger of foreclosure, and pay it off
by only six per cent payments annu-
ally, which pays both interest and the
principal.
Every township in the State should
form a National Farm Loan Associa-
ton. We furnish printed blanks for
every act necessary for forming and
conducting these associations, and it
is easy when you follow these print
ed blanks. Letters addressed to me
in care of the Federal Land Bank,
St. Louis, Mo-, will be received.
W. W. FRY,
Attorney and Registrar, Fed
eral Land Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
OEAT Il S

Ray Glascock, Sc years old, son Of
former Sheriff Harrison Glascock, of
Audrain county, died in Nevada, Mo-,
Monday
Mr.. Glascock's father, who captur-
ed Jim Berry, the train robber in CAL
laway county, was one of the noted
law enforcers of Missouri in his day.
The funeral services of Ray Glas-
cock, son of former Sheriff Harrison
Glascock, who died in Nevada on Mon
day, were held at the chapel in the
Roberts undertaking rooms at ten
o'clock Wednesday morning by the
Rev. A. A. Wallace, of the Presby-
terian Church.
Burial was made in the family lot
in Elmwood Cemetery, beside the bo-
dies of his father and mother. Sher-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
SEPTIC TANK CARRIES
BY VOTE OF 277 TO IS
Proposition to Borrow Money to Erect
Septic Tanks Gets 35 Over
2-3 Majority
SCHOOL LEVY CARRIES
Proposition to Set Off So Acres from
Mexico School Dictrict Defeat
ed-287 to SO

The septic tank proposition car
ried at the city election Tuesday by
a vote of PIT to S5, which was S5
more than two-thirds majority re-
quired to carry it.
In the annual school election, L. B.
Hawthorne and j. r. Jesse were
reelected members of the Mexico
School Board to serve a term of
three years; the tax levy carried by a
vote of 214 to 144, while the PROPOSE
ton to take fifty-two acres from the
Mexico School District and put it
back into District No. 80 was defeat
ed>by vote of 2S7 to 83. The votes
cast by each ward in the city cleo
tion and in the school election fol-
low.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
Delivers Hog in. Automobile

J. T. Scobee, of Victor, made a de
luxe delivery of a hog to R. M.
Brown, south of Paris, Monday. In
order to eliminate a long trip with
wagon and team, he fastened the hog
securely in the back of his touring
car and in 60 minutes time was ready
to make delivery at the Brown place,
2 miles south of Paris.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

INSIDE information is to the effect
that the Mckinley system is arrang-
ing to build system of electric rail-
roads in Missouri that will be of great
Importance to Mexico. This COM
pany owns nearly a million dollars
worth Of property in and around JEFF
lerSon City, and will likely extend
'aer lines Immediately to Columbia
and Mexico, and likely to Hannibal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
INSPECTION AT NJ. NJ. A.

The most thorough inspection ever
given the Missouri Military Academy
by regular army officer was that of
Col. Penn, of Chicago, Monday. He
began at $3.50 a. m. and spent the en-
tire day in thoroughly investigating
every feature of the school and went
so far as to give the men regular ar
my field problems.
He commented favorably on the
trench, bridges and band. Otherwise,
as is customary, he had little to say.
Civilians who witnessed part of the
inspection say the students did splen-
didly and the school made great
showing. He told Major Strock it
was likely the school would get a
reserve officers training corps unit.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
GEO. BATTERTON DEAD

WE are reliably informed that our
old friend, George Batterton, who
was formerly County Judge and a
member of the Legislature from this
county, died at his home in Sturgeon
this week. George was one of Au-
drains most substantial citizens, and
did his part towards making this one
Of the best counties in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

IT is your duty to stand by the
President in this trying time Of war.
He will, Of course, make mistakes
and you do not have to endorse his
mistakes, but should criticise them,
if at all, in the proper spirit. As far
as every true and patriotic Ameri-
can is concerned, there is but one
side to the war issue, which has been
forced on us.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
Court of Annenls Decisions

In the case of Gary VS.. jackson,
brought here on a change of venue
from Boone County, the Court of Ap-
peals reversed the verdicts of this
court, allowing Gary $4,000 damages.
In the case of Thompson VS.. the
City of Slater, another case on
change of venue, the court affirmed
the decision for Thompson returned
here.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
R. R. WORK CONTINUES
Burlington and Santa Fe Active in
Vicinity of MOberIy

The Moberly Democrat reports
both the Burlington and the Santa Fe
railroads actively engaged in that vi
cinity in working on or arranging for
their new lines.
The paper says it cannot be learned
which road will build the extension
from Moberly Junction to Mexico, but
it is generally thought the Burling-
ton will. The report that work
would be discontinued because Of the
international crisis is a mistake.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
IT THE END OF THE DAY

Deliver US, o God, from the
In service of conventionality.
Teach us the difference between
words of prayer and prayer it.
self. Grant that in our pray
ING - in praying for others and
in praying for ourselves - we
may learn that words are value
less unless they are born Of the
desires Of our hearts. Show
rs that our prayers must mean
something to us, if ever they are
TO mean anything TO Thee. We
ask in Jesus name. Amen.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

EVERY citizen in Audrain county,
I'VE believe, is loyal 20 this country, in
spite of some little foolish talk that
we hear of once in awhile. One of
the most serious charges you can
make against any man is disloyalty
10 his country.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

The Audrain County Court on
Tuesday appointed Ed C. Offutt a
member of the Text Book Book Com
mission. This comission, consisting
of one man appointed by the County
Court, one appointed by the State
Superintendent of Schools and the
County Superintendent of Schools, de-
cides upon the text books which shall
be used in the schools.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

THE Ledger congratulates the tax
payers of Mexico on voting so strong
ly for the septic tank proposition,
which relieved a bad situation. The
people of Mexico are progressive, and
will be found voting for all PROPOSE
tons that are for the betterment of
the city, even if it does cost them
something.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
Madison Mare Sells for S1,500

Joe Atterbury, of Madison, sold his
fine saddle mare, Katherine Countess,
to Houchins & Anderson, of jefferson
City, for $1,5OO. She is among the
best bred animals ever sent out Of
Monroe county and has been a winner
in her class at all the big horse
shows.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

leo who are delighted to know that
ne is prosperous and happy, and
mas splendid paper at Rich Hin.
Mr. Bean is one of the best coun-
try newspaper men in Missouri, and
ls right on the Job all the timn
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

MANY complaints are being made
boys riding bicycles on
side walks. There is a city ordinance
against this and il the practice is
not discontinued we are authorized to
state information will be filed with
the proper officers against the Of
tenders.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
Mrs. James B. Davis Dead

Mrs. James B. Davis, daughter Of
the late Judge William Stuart, for
merly of Mexico, died at Paris, Mo. ,
on Tuesday, April 3rd.
The deceased leaves three children:
Mrs. George Bassett, Of Paris, Mo-;
Frank Davis, of Amarillo, Texas; and
Fred Davis, of Pennington, Mo. The
deceased was an aunt of the Misses
Houston and Joe Davis, of Mexico,
and was a woman of fine Christian
character, much beloved by all who
knew her.
The Ledger joins other friends in
Mexico in extending sincere .sympa-
thy to the bereaved family.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
Hogs Gone Mad

John Burgess reports that two sows
belonging to him went mad Wednes-
day and had to be killed. Both had
litters and he figures they will also
have to be done away with. His loss
he figures will be about $50.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
5 Vol
SENATE STILL DEBATES
PROPOSED WAR MEASURE
House viii Take Up Resolution on
Thursday-StOne Opposes It. but
viii Help in Case Of War
IN HOUSE COM.
Congressman Shackleford of This
State and Cooper Oppose Reso-
luton In House Com.

Ledger Special
WASHINGTON, D.. c., April A.
The Senate continues to debate the war
resolution and the House will take it
up for consideration Thursday.
Senator W. ]. Stone continues to
oppose the measure, but says he will
help in the case Of war.
Congressman Shackleford, of Mis-
souri,, and Congressman Cooper are
the only ones opposing the resolu-
ton in the House Committee which
has reported the Senate draft for
quick consideration.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

EVERETT BEAN, formerly of the
mexico Ledger, now editor and pro-
P0etor Of the Rich Hill Mining Re-
view, was in Mexico this week to at
.e0d the funeral of Ray Glascock.
everett has host of friends in Mex
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

W. W. FRY, Registrar of the Fed
eral Land Bank of St. Louis, will be
In his office in Mexico on Saturday.
Farmers, who are arranging to bor-
row money, should confer with him
at once
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
County Court Adiourus

The April term of the Audrain
County Court adjourned Tuesday. The
court called special election to be
held in Farber and Laddonia Satur-
day, April 81, to vote on the question
of forming an eight mile special road
district to include those two towns.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
Delegation From Montgomery

A delegation Of Montgomery City
business men, headed by the bank
ers, visited A. P. Green in this city
Tuesday for the purpose of having
Mr.. Green locate his new plant in that
city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

If you wish to tour Yellowstone
Park the best, safest and cheap
est way, write Edw. Clare Hard
ing, Song Evangelist, Mexico,
Mo. dw1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Cau-
hane. of Roswell, N. NJ, April 1st, n
daughter. Mrs. Cauhape was for
merIy Miss Frances Guthrie, a pop
ular Mexico Girl.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

HELP Janitor Miller keep the
Court House yard like a park. Keep
,ff the grass and don't pick the flow
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

Mr.. Hugh Hoar, who resides north
of this city, recently gathered 172
eggs in one day from her chicken
yard.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

YOU are either for or against your
.o,ptry. That is one proposition on
rbich YOU can't be neutral.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

EVERY automobile owner in Au-
rain county, we believe, would join
bo Mexico Automobile Club
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
iff Glascock was the first sheriff to
live in the present county jail.
Tried to Get Pardon

Douglass Norris, a Mexico negro
who was sent to the penitentiary sew
eral. years ago for assaulting Tom
Watson, is attempting to get par
ole, and wrote to Mr.. Watson recently
to get his sanction. The sanction
was not given, however.
"I never did it." is the plea Norris
wrote to Mr.. Watson, who is thor
oughly convinced that the negro did
make the assault. - Fulton Gazette
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

THOSE who are interested in an
.utomobile Club should call a meet
pg and organize at once
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

A marriage license was issued on
Monday to Nova D. Miller of Molino'
and Miss Hattie Robinson, of Thomp-
son.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05
WEDDINGS

Miss Anna Blackwell and Mr.. Roy
McElfresh, both of this city, were
married by the Rev. C. A. Mitchell
at his home at $3.50 o'clock Wednesday
evening. Mrs. McElfresh, who came
here from Salisbury, and has made
her home with the family of Joe
Smith, has made a host of friends
during her residence in this city.
Mr.. McElfresh, who is barber en-
ployed in the shop of Bert Sims, is
a most popular young man with a wide
circle of friends in this city. They
will make their home on East Mon
roe street.
The Ledger joins with their many
friends in extending sincere congrat-
ulations and best wishes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

Miss Esther Northrutt, of Benton
City, was operated on at the Hospital
here Monday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

IF YOU are in favor of good roads
ou are in favor of an Automobile
1,,I
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

W. D. Lee, of the firm of Lee
Bros, bought five head of horses in
Fulton Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

Walter Adams, who has been quite
sick, is much better.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

Lowell Hill, of Fulton, and Miss
Ethel Ogden, of Stephens Store, were
married in this city Saturday by the
Rev. 0. o. Green, of the Baptist
Church.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-04-05

E. P. johnson, of Martinsburg,
who paid $420 for a sow at the Coats
worth Carter & Son sale, here re-
Gently, is reported to have sold the
animal the next day for $3.50.