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Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01
MEXICO HORSES DID
WELL IN DENVER SHOW
Tom Bass With Belle Beach and His
Other Animals Were Among the
Big Features of Western
Show
ABB MUIR WRITES FROM COLO.
Says He Cannot Do Without Ledger
Western State Suffering
From Very Cold Weather
R. M. White & Son, Mexico, Mo.

R. M. White & Son, Mexico, Mo.
DENVER, Colo, Jan. 29.-Dear
Sirs; Enclosed find one dollar fol
my paper another year. l cannot dc
without it.
We'll, our large Denver horse and
cattle show was last week, and was
quite large thing for Denver this
year. This is the eleventh show, and
it was quite success. Missouri was
well represented in the horse rings
John Hook was here with Miss Longs
horses, and won lots of ribbons; also
o. ]. Moores, of Colubia, Mo. had a
good show string and won many rib
bons also. Blades G. Holeman, of Hol-
liday, Mo-, had horses here that did
well. Tom Bass great high school
mare, Belle Beach, made quite hit
in Denver, and the horse show. The
rest of Bass horses, also, made a
good showing and won many first and
second ribbons. A show ring does
not look complete without Tom Bass
in the ring. Missouri was we'll rep
resented in the horse show with Mis-
souri's best horses. Chicago, Ill.,,
was also represented with several
strings Of horses, saddle and harness
horses. Bruce Eaton, of Eaton,
Colorado, had horses that did we'll.
He has a Missouri trainer, Don
Reaves, of Mexico, Mo.
The cattle show was quite big
thing. All the best cattle and show
cattle of the western states were
shown, and some were sold for large
and handsome prices.
We have had very cold weather here
this winter, and lots of snow. With
kindest regards, 1 remain, yours very
truly, ABB MUIR.
1476 Pennsylvania Ave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01
TO PLAY CENTRAL wEsLYN

The Missouri Military Academy VIII
play the basket ball team of Central
Weslyn College at Hardin Gym. here
next Saturday night.
This will be one of the biggest games
of the season, as the Central Weslyn
team is considered to be one of the
strongest teams of its class in the
State and the soldier five is going
strong now.
This date was set for the return
game with Wentworth, but that
game was postponed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

R. c. Paul is in the Jewish Hospital
in St. Louis, where he underwent an
operation this week. He is recover
ing as rapidly as could be expected
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

Mrs. W. M. Prentice, who has
been interested in the Beauty Parlor
in the Bragg Building on South JEFF
ferson street, will return to Shell
bina Thursday to make her home in
the future. The people of Mexico
regret to have her leave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01
To Play Jefferson City

The Mcmillan basket ball team will
play jefferson City at Hardin Gym
next Friday night. The Jefferson
City aggregation is strong one and
a good fast game is assured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

Stanley Hopkins, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Hopkins, is in Chica-
go, where he has a splendid position
with the Otis Elevator Company. The
Ledger joins his many friends in
wishing him success in his work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01
Five Gnnd EARNS for Sale.

From 12O to 800 acres. Good land,
good location, good price and good
terms. Come and see me. You can
buy one. B. R. MIDDLETON.
1S-d12t cod 46-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

L. N. Ketter, formerly of this city
who has been in Kansas City for sew
eral years, has accepted splendid po-
sition in Syracuse, N. Y. Mr.. Ket-
ter was visitor in this city the past
week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

Joe Reynolds left Wednesday for
st. Louis, where he will make his
future home with his son, Richard
Reynolds. His many Mexico friends
will regret to see him leave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

EEPINC out Of foreign entangle-
IS Is regarded by many statesmen
omething ranking in Importance
keeping out Of war.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

Rev. C. A. Mitchell married, We'd
nesday, at the Ringo Hotel, Miss
Olive Rowland Griggsby, of Clark,
Mo-, to Lewis Alvin Wheeler, OF
Moquon, Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

C. R. Gibbs is recovering from
painful bruises received in Martins
burg Friday when he fell while run
ming to catch train.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

Mrs. II. J. Hofsess, of Benton City
underwent an operation at the Hos
pital here Tuesday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01
Larsen Studio Open.

Alfred Larsen has fully recovered
from his recent illness and his stud.
10 is now open again for business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01
|AT the HND OF THE DAY

We Pray Thee for wisdom,
u Father, in dealing with our
AiIdren Grant US patience
ith the hayward and kindness
h tho self-willed. Help us to
lnember hat the first impress
on Of falherhood will be made
ssough rs, and that the mean
e Of Thy fatherhood may be lost
them because they have failed
find meaning in our own. For
ssus' sake Amen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

Tom Bass, who exhibited at the
show, won three firsts, winning in the
high school class with the famous
Belle Beach; first in the harness class
and first in the jumping class with
Joe Walter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

Clay Mcclure has gone to Arkan-
sas to be at the bedside of his uncle,
John McElroy, who is quite i'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

Miss Jennie Cantrell has returned
to her home in DesMoines, Ia, after
a pleasant visit with Miss Ida Fox,
of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01
KNIGHTS PYTHIAs INSTALL


The Knights of Pythias lodge in
stalled the officers for this year at a
meeting in their hall Monday night.
The following officers were INSTALL
ed:
j. E. Lowrey, C. C.
w. S. Geary, v. C.
V. W. Pearl, Prelate.
T. L. Marshall, W. M.
W. ]. Sannebeck, NJ. A.
w. S. Eller, M. E.
T. J. Kelso, M. F.
L. D. Penney, K. R. S.
F. b. Kent, I. G.
E. L. Cass, o. G..
The Ecleadean Lodge, No. 1875,
K. of P. was organized here April s,
1883, with a membership of about
twenty-five. Since its organization
the membership has grown to 104.
Four of the charter members are
now in the lodge. They are: R. D.
Worrell, T. j. Kelso, S. N. Evans
and Phillip Shire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

A marriage license was issued Tues
day to Brice Flynn and Miss Ruth
Garrett, both of Rush Hill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

R. R. Buckner will hold big mule
sale February 8. There will be sixty
head of good ones offered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

Mrs. George Will Robertson, who
is i'll at the Hospital, continues to
improve.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

H. A. Kemp, of Fulton, was in
Mexico Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-02-01

H. F. Henderson was here from
Auxvasse Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
POISONED SOAP SOLD
This II Said to lie Very Lntest Weapon
of Denth Used by German
PropaEandists.

CHICAGO. August Poisoned soap is
the latest weapon used by alleged Ger
man propagandists in this country. It
was stated at the Department Of JUS
t!ce to-day. Pedd.ers haye been selling
soap. impresnated with typhus, tetanus
and other Eerms. 1t Is declared.
Department Of Justice agents have
number of persons under surveillance,
among them well-known chemist of
German extraction, and 1t is expected
important arrests In the conspiracy
will be made in a few days.
Six arregte were made In small
town in Illinois to-day In connection
with the sale Of courtplaster. In pur-
suing the investigation. Department OF
Justice agents learned that poisoned
soap also had been sold by the men.
All those under arrest arc Germans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Mrs. Frank Palmer Christian and her
small daughter. Elizabeth. have left
for tho White Sulphur Springs.
Miss Margaret Johns has returned to
Richmond. after visit to DR.. and Mrs
John Staige Davis at the University Of
Virginia.
Miss Lydia Day Wyatt. of sunolk. ia
visiting Mrs. Frank L. Montague at
her home in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evan r. Chcsterman
have left for Castle HILL" near Lex
ington.
Misses Ann and Sarah Anderson and
Meriwether Anderson, OF tbs city. are
guests Of their grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harper. at Ivy Depot
Thomas j. Gillian. Jr., who is in
training at Fort Myer. spent the
weekend with friends here.
Misses Ruby and Hazel Powell, who
are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lonsbey
at Wrightsville Beach. N. c.. will also
visit Wilmington before returning to
their home.
William Reynolds has returned to
his home on Park Avenue after a visit
to relatives in Asheville, N. c.
Mrs. Kate Langley Bosh-i. who has
been in New York for brief STAY. is
now in Nova Scotia for the remainder
OF the summer.
Mrs. John Harvie. Of Richmond. Is
the guest OF Mrs. Claude Pace at her
home in Roanoke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert e. ,Rondabush
are spending a week in Norfolk.
Miss Sallie Nichols. of Roanoke, is
the guest Of Miss Louise Stanfield. In
this city.
Miss Mary Baker. OF Taylorsville, has
returned from Farmville, where She
has been attending the Summer Nor
NAL School.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
WANTS QUICK ACTION
Member Of Navy Deserts and Joins In.
fantry, Hoping for Earlier
Fighting.
IBy Associated Press. ]

by ADsocia ted Prcss.l
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. August L.
Willis r. Taylor, member Of the navy,
fearing that the vessel on which he
sailed would net get into real action,
deserted, and. coming to Fort Ogle-
thorpe, Joined the army. When ar
rested by Secret Service men, he de-
clared that his only excuse was that
he wanted to fight Germany just as
quickly as possible. and thought tina.
tho army would offer better oppor-
tuni.y to get on the firing line than
would the navy. Taylor was taken t.
Newport News. Va, under Arrest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
story that spstains the interest from
start to finish.
Theda Barn Mt Isis.

Theda harm nt Isis.
No production in which Theda Bara
has been starred In recent months has
as much action. dramatic possibilities.
or human interest as has Heart and
Soul" which came back to the Isis
yesterday for q two-day stay. and
which will be seen at that picture
house again to-day. 1t Is a story OF
insurrection in an American island pos
session. In which troop of Uncle
Sans cavalry. with tho dashing Theda
at Its head. makes an attack upon
and dispcrses and captures the outlaws.
The situations are thrilling. and with
Its underlying tone OF sisterly devotion.
II has enough appeal to carry It's les
son home to every beholder. To-mor-
row and Saturday Daniel Frohman will
present Lou Tellegen the eminent ro-
mantle actor. in THE Long Trail" a
wonderfully effective story photo
graphed in the Saranac Lake region
at time when the winter sport car
nivai was at its height. The result is
series of unusually beautiful out
door pictures.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
Movie Calendar

col oNIAL-To day, Carlyle
BLACKWELL and june Etyidge, In
"routh", Friday and Saturday.
Mirlnm Cooper, In "The Innocent
BIJOU-'ro-day, Ethel Barrymore.
In TILE Coll az Her Peoplc"i Friday
nnd saturday, Douglas Fairbanks. In
the "lrndrrf0ot.',
OF EQN To-day, Norma Tai
madEc. In Poppy, Friday, Audrey
Munsen. in "Purityo, Saturday, Har-
oId"Lcck"aOd, In ''Thc Haunted Pa
taRtas."
To-day, Theda Bara, In
Heart aud SOUP, Friday md Sat-
Irdnys Lou Teiiegen. In ''rhe Long
HiCrQR-To-day and Friday, Jack
Gardner, In .Ihe Range Boss"
nEA-ro- day, True Doardman, In
"The Taking OF StinEuree.n
bLCEHIRD-TTO-d Enid Ben
nett, In '.rhe Mother Instinct" md
"Current Events
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
Cnntonmeut No,e.

The officers at Camp Lee are antici-
patinS a visit from Secretary OF War
Baker. They have no information that
the secretary will come here, but from
the fact that he has visited other camps
they are looking for him to run down
to Petersburg at any time. He would
md the cantonment the most advanced
in construction work OF any in the
country.
About 100 plumbers employed at
Camp Lee yesterday threatened to
strike because Of errors in their time
table. They were told to quit work
and leave the camp, and that their
pay in full would be sent them on
Saturday. but that they would not be
allowed to return to the camp. The
men very promptly returned to work.
Time has to be kept for 1000 men on
the pay roll.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
YOUNG MAN IS DROWNED
WHILE SEEMING IN RIVER
CHARLoTTEsyuILE VA A

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. August
l.-While engaged in seining in Me-
chums River, near Jarmans Ford, late
yesterday afternoon. David Gibson, tho
seventeen-year-old son of William
Gibson. of this county. stepped into a
deep hole and was drowned The young
mans father and several friends were
standing on the bank. but were unable
to render aid. Besides his parents. the
young man is survived by two sisters
and three brothers. The funeral Will
be held from st. Johns Baptist Church,
near Miller School, and will be con-
Quoted by Archdeacon F. w. Neve, of
the Episcopal Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
MEMBERS OF COMPANY M
UNDERGO EXAMINATION

DANVILLE. VA, August 1.-Physi-
cal examination of the $50 men in Com
pany n was started this afternoon by
an army medical officer. This work
Will be completed by tomorrow, and
before night 1t is expected that all Of
the three local companies will be in
Federal service.
Two local privates are In hospital,
one with an internal complaint and
the other with typhoid fever. The
extreme heat has caused the CAPTAINS
OF the companies to be ienient, and
none OF the men Ia being worked too
hard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
Norma raimadre at ode.n.

Norma Talmadge will be seen In
Poppy" at the Odeon, this being a re-
turn engagement of this popular star
In the wonderful Selznick production,
which created much favorable comment
when seen here before. 1t la the story
OF South African waif and her fight
for recognition and advancement in
the social world. Tomorrow only
Audrey Munsen will be seen in Purity"
the sensational film feature, which has
created furores of comment wherever
shown. Miss Munsen. "the perfect wo-
man." is seen in number of famous
poses. which have won for her a high
place in the art world as a model
Saturday only Harold Lockwood will
be featured in THE Haunted Pajamas."
a graphic story of Oriental mystery
with the romance of to-day, combin-
Ing to make mystifying, delightful
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
ROCKWELL HAS OFFER
UNDER AMUSEMENT
Position of Chief OF Police OF Peters,
burg rendered to Member of
City Council.
Especial to The Times-pispatch1

Especial to The Times Dispatoh.l
PETERSBURG. VA. August L.
James Brockweil. who has been offered
the position Of Chief of Police to sue
coed Captain r. +. Ragland. resigned,
has the matter under consideration.
Mr. Brockwell is a member of the City
Council and Of the penitentiary board
OF directors and is a successful busi-
ness man. Captain Ragland and Detec-
tives J. j. Heelan and w. w. Jefferson
resigned to accept positions with the
Du Pont bureau Of detectives and en-
tered upon their duties there to-day.
The police board last night elected ].
G. Quarles as detective to succeed Mr..
Heelan. but did not fill the other va
cancy. Mr.. Quarles has been for years
q member Of the Board Of Aldermen.
from which body he resigned last
month. The board adopted a resolu-
ton accepting the prefer Of the gov
eminent TO furnish an experienced po-
lice officer from Washington to aid tho
new Petersburg chief during the next
few months. and the fact has been
wired TO Washington. Mr.. Quarles ac-
cepted his appointment as detective.
and qualified for the position to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
The Poor Mons
rotate has become the

Potato" has become the
rich mans luxury. Whether
at three dollars a bushel, or
twenty-five cents a bushel,
potatoes are not a complete
food. Two or three Shred
ded Wheat Biscuits with
milk furnish more real.
Bodybuilding nutriment
than a meal of potatoes or
meat. are much more easily
digested and cost much less.
Shredded Wheat Is 100
per cent. whole wheat, moth
ing added and nothing taken
away gives mental vim
and physical vigor for the
hot days. Delicious for
breakfast. or any meal, with
sliced bananas, berries OF.
other fruits, and milk. Made
at Niagara Falls, N. Y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
stars nj Colonial

Star. ut Colonial
AS refreshing and invigorating az
youth itself is the Colonial Offering for
to-day. which served to furnish rare
entertainment to large audiences yes
terday, With two stars Of such promi-
niece as Carlyle Blackwell and June Ell
Vidge In the leading roles. assisted by
Mural ostriche. Johnny Hines and
other well-known screen favorites,
Youth" Is a screen play of more than
passing worth. Tomorrow and Sat-
urday Miriam Cooper will be seen In
the leading role in a sumptuous Will
liam Fox production OF Tho Innocent
Sinner staged and directed by r. A.
walsh. whose master mind has con-
ceiVed and outlined most of the greater
FOX productions in recent times. 1t Is
the story OF confding country girl
enticed away from home by the wiles
or a city man only to nrd happiness
through a chain OF circumstances,
which make up story OF appealing
power and human interest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
widd!e County and lis about ready for
physical examination Of the men.
To Maintain Highways.

The board of supervisors OF Prince
George. at a meeting held yesterday,
made provision for the maintenance of
several of the important highways in
the county. The sum of $4,000 will
be spent In the Improvement and MAIN
tenance of the Petersburg -Hopewell
concrete road; $4,000 on the Jerusalem
plank road $3.50 on the Baxter Road.
All OF these improvements will be un-
der the supervision Of the State High
way Commission
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
Resignntion From Ronrd.

DR.. r. A. Martin yesterday wired to
the Governor his resignation as a mem
Der Of the local draft board. DR.. Mar
tin is health officer of the city. and
his duties on the board materially in
terfered with his business in tho health
department. By hard work the board
has nearly completed the names on
the draft list for Petersburg and Dim
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
Ethel Barrymore at Biiou.

Richmond picture devotees will miss
a rare treat should they fail to see
Eethel Barrymore's superb presenta-
ton of The Call Of Her People," which
Will be shown at the Bijou for the
last Ftime to-day. The story ia based
upon the famous story of Egypt" by
Edward Sheldon. Tomorrow and for
the remainder of the week Douglas
Fairbanks Will be seen in his delightful
Characterization of the "Tenderfoot,"
who wanted to cut things to pieces in
the wonderful West, Of which he had
read and heard muSh. His entangle-
ments and efforts to be a regular cow
boy furnish the basis for one OF the
most humorous. as we'll as dramatic,
Western pictures seen here in decades
The production is staged in the usual
Fairbanks style. and when seen here
before thousands acclaimed 1t the best
thing this talented star has produced
in many months.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
DON'T use Dyes
FOR GRAY HAIR
Apply Q-Ban-Simplc, Safe, Health
full and Guaranteed to Restore Nat
ural Color.

Q-Ban is all ready to use. 1t is guar
the makers warranty of satisfaction or
your money back. At Grant Drug
Stores, Richmond, Va. and all good
send direct to Hessig- ELLIS Drug Co.,
Memphis. Tenn.
Hair, Culture" illustrated. interest
day. Try o=Ban Hair Tonic, Q-Ban
Toilet Soap. Q-Ban Liquid Shampoo;
also Q-Ban Depilatory, for removing
Superhuous hair.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
Verdict for PLAINTIFF.

In the suit of w. r. Turner, a con-
tractor, against Joseph l.. Rosenberg.
owner of the Hotel Jefferson, in this
city. for $l.445 for extra work in the
building of the hotel. the jury in the
Hastings Court last evening rendered
a verdict for the plaintiff cor the full
amount claimed. A motion by the de-
tense to set the verdict aside will be
argued at the September term OF the
court. no term being held in August
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
Paralysis at wv.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. August
IA case Of infantile paralysis has
developed at Ivy. seven miles west OF
this city, and in consequence the an
nual meeting Of the Ivy District Sun
day School Convention. scheduled for
next Sunday at High Point School, has
been indefinitely postponed subject to
the call of the president D. F. Calhoun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
Suffer. broken Hin.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, August L.
Mrs. George w. Shepherd, ST., while
walking across q room at her home In
this city. fell and fractured her him
She was alone at tho time. and 1t Is
not known what caused tho accident
Mrs. Shepherd Is eighty-one years of
age.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
Suit Continued.

The trial OF the suit Of Fl. G. Shores
against the Norfolk and Western Rail-
way Company for $4,000 damages for
alleged false arrest and Imprisonment,
set for trial in the Hastings Court to-
day. was continued until the October
term on account of the sickness of an
important witness for the plaintiff
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
WoMEN's MEETINGS.

The regular monthly meeting of the
board of managers OF the Richmond
Exchange for Woman's Work. will be
held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at
the exchange.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-02
Four Prontratlonn From Heat.

ro" ffobtrations from Heat.
There were four prostrations from
heat among the workmen at Camp Lee
yesterday and several to-day.
, 1917-11-22

II is rue that the one-time honored
"ma'am' has gone to voyage. Yet
wait-what takes its place? Sometimes
nothing. Poor modern child
Little Willie, you see, is taught that
"ma'am" is decidedly bad form, don't
You know. n mode of address only to
he used by servants, indeed, and so
his youthship comes out with an
abrupt mo" or a brief "Yes," to old
ladies' and playmates alike, an ex-
change observes.
The really correct thing for Willie
10 be taught Is that the name or rela-
'ionShip of the persons addressed must
he given in place of that socially os-
traci2ed "ma'am." He must say Eyes,
mother or mo, father" Qf he has
been taught not to use ''sir"), or mo,
Mr.. Smith or Miss JONES'" as the case
may be.
TIT mentioning of n persons name
when speaking to him or her is always
a pleasant little mark of courtesy,
even from n older person to another,
and is charming to hear from q child's
lips.