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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

For Sale-16 head coming 2 year
old choice Angus steers and heifers:
Cary. O. Andrew, Leon, r. |. 17-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

Save some money on an entirely
new line silk, sateen or heather
bloom petticoats. Hansell's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

The Leon Savings Bank Is prepar-
ed to make some go"d farm loans al
reasonable rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

For Sale-75 shocks of corn with
corn on. Offie Leeper. See j. e.
Leeper if you want it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

For Sale-Hay and oats at the
| farm. G. A. Long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05
For sale-Some good seed rye. e..
). Smith, Leon, Iowa. 2tf

For Rent-A room mouse Two
blocks northeast of the court house.
Phone Mack Cox, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

Found-A bunch Of keys, which
the owner can obtain at The Report
or office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John McVay, who
had been visiting at the home of his
brother, Abe McVay, of north of
Leon, and other relatives, returned
Monday to their home at Wessing-
ton Springs, S. d.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

The big lot sale advertised by
VanWerden & Griffin for TUESDAY,
Dec. 10th, has been called off.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

l will buy your old iron and junk,
and pay more for it than any one
else "Monk" Tullis, on Main street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

See Barnum before you purchase
that Christmas present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

More fancy towels for less price
than can be had in the county.
HanSell's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

We want your business and will
| give you every reasonable banking
courtesy and accommodation. Leon
| Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

See the new White Rose pattern
in cut glass at Barnum's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

For Sale-Extra good Rose Comb
Rhode Island Red and White Wyan-
dotte cockerels. Simon Goodman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

lot about 2 doz. Mems all rub
Der buckle overshoes, all size Z, Sat
urday $1.35, HanSelPs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

For Sale-Some good seed rye. P
C. Smith, Leon, Iowa. 2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

lot Ladies' coats, new ones a
$13.75. HanselIS,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

. For Sale-One Duroc Jersey male
hog. !. F.. Caulfield. Tilt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05
P>aQ't Bowsher's.

Furnished rooms for rent. Mrs.
r. G. Coleman. lI-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Painter, OF
northwest of Leon, are the proud
parents of a little daughter born to
them last Wednesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

Mrs. G. r. Turpen and children,
Ruth and Stephen Eugene, who had
been visiting at the home of her
brother, Ed Spencer, in this city,. re-
turned Monday evening to their
home at Mt Ayr.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

For Sale-On account OF moving
away, my Leon residence property on
north Main street. w. G. Stempel,
1921 Santa Fe Ave-, FIT. Madison.
Iowa u
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

Dr.. Mary Gates reports the arriv-
al of ten pound daughter to Mr.:
and Mrs. Sherman Hullinger, OF
south of Leon on Saturday, Nov.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
NOW FIRST

In a letter TO his mother Lieut.. Or
vile Smith. a brother of Mrs. J. w.
Gallaher, Of this city, says;
Oct IL, 1918.
My Dear Mother and Sister,
Well of course you know the good
news for ms, and ! walk around rath-
er proud. Also | mentioncd,I thought
! was due for a change in work. | al
SO landed that and | think l am going
to like it much better, | have not
changed towns yet and cannot say
how long | win be here.
But | half way know that | will he
on the road a great deal of the time.
! have already been on an inspection
trip, a round trip Of about 200 miles
and my first inspection was a big ore
and think | made a good report.
| can not tell you Of the towns /
went through but some were small,
others large, and about all the same
as this n is. The larger ones a lit
tie more up to date than this place, all
very pretty, and if | get back can pick
them all out for you on the map and
can tell you a great deal. Especially
where the Americans are located. It
was hard for me with own eyes to see
and realize what we are doing and
building here in France, so | am not
even going to try and write you the
extent things are progressing. viii
simply have to tell you.
saw plenty Of flying, and, talk
about stunts, well they can do most
everything. | can't see how the Huns
can ever get away.
0, | could write a book on what ]
saw but most of it would be military
which ! cannot tell.
We are still after the Hun and we
celebrate the lth of July here in
France in honor Of our own Indepen-
dence and the surrender of the Boche.
Hoping everything is o. K, and
this finds you all feeling good.
Lots Of love and kisses.
ORVILLE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
CH|LDREKS CODE
WORK UNDER WAY

The campaign in Audrain county
for the passage of the Children's Code
as prepared by Governor Gardner's
Commission is on in earnest. ]. II.
Bryan Of Kansas City, general field
manager Of the Public Welfare Lea.
que, which is conducting a state wide
campaign Of publicity and organiza-
ton for the commission, has been in
Mexico for several days perfccting
the organization of the force and pre-
pairing for active work throughout the
county.
A systematic campaign will be
made to introduce the lessons in the
schools and Sunday schools through
out the country.
About the middle of December, the
field force Of public speakers Of the
Ledger will hold a number Of public
meetings in Audrain county, and hold
an institute which should be attended
by representatives Of every organiIa-
tons at Mexico. These in turn will
go back home and thoroughly enlist
the organization they represent in the
campaign.
The executive committee as far as
appointed consists of the following:
Miss Frances Bolts, County chair
~ -
man, Children's Code Committee.
Mrs. K. A. bearing, Federated clubs
Mrs. Frank Van Ness, chairman of
Social Service.
Mrs. John Lane, w. c. T. U.
Miss Ruth Cook, Secretary of Sun
day School Associations.
Mrs. p. E. Coil, Red Gross and U.
D. C.
II. p. Atkins, Protestant ChNrch.
Mr.. c. A. Barnes and Mr.. L. NJ.
White Of Mexico.
DR.. II. L. Afford, Mrs. John Gentle.
and Mrs. Chas. Daniels of Vandalia,
No.
Mr.. l.. E. Leaver and Miss Goldie
Quinn Of Laddonia, Mo.
Mrs. Ida Atchison of Laddonia.
Mrs. Basil Smith of Thompson.
Miss Eula Houston of Gazette.
Other members to be added to this
list later.
The steering committee consists Of:
Miss Frances Bolts, Mrs. c. C..
Hammond, Mrs. J. E. Durkee, Father
O'Sullivan, W. Clyde johnson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
MRS. ]. |. THACKER
DIES IN KANSAS CITY

Funeral services we're held here
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock for
Mrs. Lawrence Thaeker Of Kansas
City whose body was brought TO Mex
leo for burial. The Rev. II. p. Atkins
was in charge Of the service. Burial
was in Elmwood.
Mrs. Thacker was the daughter Of
Mr., and Mrs. C. W. Strain who lived
in this city until about three months
ago when they moved to Idaho. Mrs.
Thatcher vas Miss Opal Strain. She
was 30 years 2 months and . days old.
Death took place at her home, 1923
Lister avenue, Kansas City Saturday,
afternoon.
She is survived by her husband, J.
l.. Thaeker, and two daughters, Eliz-
abeth Louise and Minnie Catherine;
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
w. Strain of Burley, Idaho; two sis
tiers, Mrs. c. +. billiard, of Burley,
Idaho; Mrs. w. l.. Graham Of Twin
Falls, Idaho; two brothers, p. Z.
Strain and II. A. Strain of Buel,
Idaho.
Mrs. Thacker was woman of fine
Christian principles and one whose
influence will be sadly missed. Tho
Ledger extends sincerest sympathy %
the bereaved relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
~HEDGEDALE ITEMS.

A large crowd from here attended
the celebration for peace, in Mexico
Monday.
Charles Maxwell has built a new
concrete water tank and remodelcd hi,
outbulidings.
Dewey Python is shocking corr foi
d. l., Rogers.
Mark Pierce is having his silo fllet
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ray spent Sun,
day with Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Shook.
Our road boss, Elmer Helwig, /.
putting IN new concrete culverts.
Clayton Shook and wife, Louis Kir.
cher and family, Raymond, Roy and
John Shook, Oscar Erdcl, Milton
Smith. Edmond Witchie, and Misses
Elsie Witchie, Edna Erdel and Ada
Melahn, were down In Galloway coun-
~ last Sunday after persimmons.
Roy Barkley has finished building
his house and garage.
Frank Erdel, Jr., Arthur Ketter and
Dan Miller were on the committee to
v the district for the United
War Saving Fund.
Mrs. Cap Mollet spent Monday ev-
ening with Mrs. F, i, Witchic,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
CENTRALIA ATTORNEY DIES.

II. s. Booth of Centralia, a promin.
ent attorney of that city for the past
30 years, died at his home suddenly
Monday afer a stroke of appoplexy.
He had been in apparently good health
having attended church the day befor1
and seeming quite well. His death
came as a sad shock to his relatives
and many friends.
The funeral services were held in
Centralia Tuesday and burial took
place there. Mr.. Booth was well
known in Mexico having been here
many times on business and having
been associated with several Mexico
attorneys.
The Ledger extends sincere sympa-
thy to the bereaved relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
LETTERS FROM
SOLDIERS

HAS BEEN SHOOTING AT Hun.
Mrs. Eugene Dye, of Laddonia, has
received the following interesting let
ter from her brother, George D. Tai
Icy, who is on the Western front:
lie Foyer Du Soldat,
Union Franco-Americaine
lie Oct, 6, 1918.
Dear SisteT
Received several letters from you
when got back from the front a few
days ago.
Got seventeen letters yesterday and
eight a few days before.
Haven't had a chance to write for
two weeks, don't know when will
get a chance to answer all.
Exchanged lead and pig-iron with
Jerry for five days. We sent him back
h the rear We were in one un.
healthy place, but / made the rifle
alright.
do not know if / plugged any Jcr-
RVS, but got the satisfaction of get
ting a good many shots at them and
wasn't shooting to scare either.
Claude McFadin and Grey Hanna
came out 0. X.
left my toilet articles, pictures,
testament and a few little things.
Hated to lose them but am glad to
have gotten out Of it as lucky as | did.
! had the razor the P. o. employees
gave me in my pocket.
Things are still going good at the
front. 1t looks much more favorable
for an carry agreement than a while
back.
Am going back to rest camp for a
rest and new equipment. The com.
pany will be filled up with more men.
viii write again when nave time.
Your brother,
GEO. d. TALLEY,
Co. l.. 1877 Inf Amer. Elk. Force.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
WATTS AND BURGDORF
WILLS ARE PROBATED
on THE CORNER

The will Of Lew Watts, Of Audrain
county, was probated Monday and
the requests made in it arc as FOL
flows:
After all funeral expenses and
debts have been paid from the estate,
the entire property, both real and
personal, is to 60 to Mrs. Watts dur
ing her lifetime and at her death to be
divided equally among the son, daugh-
tiers an sOn-in-law. This is with the
exception Of $500, which is to be
taken from the share Of Emma
GOodson. 500 from the share of
Ernest Neiman, and $500 from the
share Of Mamie L. Lierheimer, which
amounts are to be divided equally be-
tween Ella NJ. Watts and Irwin Watts.
Mr.. Watts estate is valued at about
So, 1000.
The will Of the late Mrs. Emmaline
Burgdorf, Of Vsndalia, which was
probated with Judge W. W. Bolts
Tuesday. makes the following provi-
sions:
In consideration Of previous gifts,
the -four daughters, Emma Gatewood,
Catherine Burgdorf, Elizabeth Barnes
and Margaret House, are to receive 81
apiece. The remainder Of the estate
will be sold by the executor, o. +.
Howe, and the money put out on in.
terest until the grandchildren are 25
years Of age. At that time the money
will be divided equally among the
grandchildren.
The following are the living grand
children; Lucille Gatewood, Leonard
g sod, Iona House, silas House,
SIR House, Harry House, Alice
Cate Food, Robert Gatewood, Jessie
Lakewood, Pearl Barnes. Henry
Barnes, Carl Barnes, Byron Barnes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
CARTER TAYLOR
WANTS SOME ACTION


Caa Carter a. ruykr - e Dr.
" 81 nNiar q thit cty. NE = n
Franae - an ~lustrur,or IL he kessy
artillery akooi there writes he Ld-
81 he fdnosinr intcroEunE isttus
Anrcrs. Fu.e
Oct "a 1918
Mexacs LdFcr.-
Net lanx Ero my father started
seading ~ the Weekly Ledger and I
have certainly cnoycd the copies which.
I have received. for they contain news
and ietten q GA friends that ] would
rct in ~ other way. and ! read q
completely Little did ! realise how
this var vas actually hitting "the old
country until ! read q those wham
I knew; being over here or in cvcr
there. I hope that the weekly issues Of
the Ledger win always find me and II
I am here when the subscription runs
cut please send Dr. Taylor a BIN for
another.
A. for the latest information on the
war situation you have Il nov, prob
ably before ! receive It. Il certainly
looks like the beginning Of the end.
out I DO not think that the Boche viii
get away a. easy as they would like 70,
Tor there Is muct 10 be atoned for and
the Ysnks arr just getting a good
start. just got their "dander up" The
home fCiss have nothing 10 be asham-
cd Of. except, perhaps, some Of the
Humane Societies may object to their
cruelty 10 brutcs."
We have what is called the Army
Heavy Artillery School and ! came
back here to take the curse and re-
as a punishment for my prior
experience. 4 sentence Of four months
as instructor here. That in itself is
bad enough when everyone wants to
get back with the old regiment, but
Il would be adding insult TO injury 10
be caught here when peace is declared.
So | am working and plotting to get
away as soon as possible.
| have not met any Mexico boys yet,
would certainly be glad TO. All the
uck in the world TO them and here is
% the first reunion "spre la guerre."
Very truly,
CARTER II. TAYLOR,
Capt. c. II. Taylor,
Artillery School a. p. o. 1888
Am. Z. f., France.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
Mary lane FIELDS Dest

Mary Jane Field, the 10 fi'nlo !
daughter, of Mr. and Mrs =
Fields, died in St. LOUIS i'a
night and will be buried from
home east Of this city THURSDAY ~ Y
ing at 10 o'clock, Dr. A, A. W.
will conduct the service The 'oia
fering from a complication o. y
les. She was a sweet Ht'ie ou'
the Ledger joins the many iIl'ha !
the family in extending detp''''
pathy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

ting along all right. | almost saw
somebody from home this morning
a Red Cross lady from Shelbina sc
she tried TO locate them and gave us
some cigarettes and chocolates. TIE
gift was from a Mrs. Mahan, of Han.
nibal, No. Needless to say we ap.
preciated the gift.
Well, the war is progressing nicely
Germany will be more anxious for
peace than she is now before they arc
through with her | think.
Well write and tell all the news.
As | haven't any / will close.
With love.
SERG. ROY E. FERGUSON
Base Hospital 60, A. P. o. $50, France
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
NORTHEAST BENTON

William Purdom left for Auburn,
Illinois, Sunday, where he will 0 n
tinue his duties at the high school.
Mrs. Robert Johnson, of Rippey,
Iowa, came Monday to be with her
daughter, Mrs. Clarence Byrns, who
is very ill with influenza.
The farmers are having much trou-
BILE with sick horses. Will Fuhrer lost
one of his best horses Thursday night.
Grandma" Douglas died at an adj
vanced age, at her home in Benton
City, Sunday. Funeral services and
burial were held ut Unity on Tues
day.
Mrs. John Kellerhals, of Mt. Car.
mel, visited in and near Benton City
last week.
The Benton City school opened Mon
day, after being closed a month az a
precaution against the influenza. We
trust they may be able to continlc
their work without further %interrun.
ton.
Miss Emma Wingcr returned last
week, from an extended visit in Col.
orado.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

AHNN HWuM g.
Walter vanshks, d. u
saddle horse trainer Of N,n.
sold a fine 6 year Old ajs.
to John T. Hook, Of Lon, III
Farm last week for $780, NIL
owner Of this animal. III
horse from Robt. Youn, ~
years old and turned siu Il
Vsnskike,
/. Lee brothers, Nss,o Il
bought l6 head Of horses !, NJ
stock sales at prices rssrs,
S25 to S%l50-FultOn Guss
w. G. Craighead, four nHs
east Of Fulton, sold q bon, n
and a mare colt to J. 7. ISb.l
Mexico, !or s95, Nosd,v-I
Gazette.
AuJr,f, T
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
Henderson Lott.

.Jgd4 W. W. Bolts married Miss
Nellie Lott and Hugh Henderson both
OF Vandalia, Monday afternoon at the
court house. The young couple were
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ton, also of Vandalia. They will make
their home on the grooms farm near
Vandalia. The Ledger wishes them
much happiness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
BENTON CITY ITEMS

School began Monday,
A large crowd went with tt
Of Mrs. Judge Douglass, who i
away Sunday the 10th, to
church where the Rev. A, A. vi
Of Mexico spoke a few words Il I
fort 70 the bereayed ones TAsy
the sympathy Of The community
French Douglass and family
ed at Jno. Sharps Sunday.
Mrs. Robert johnson Of low,
in Monday to see her daughter,
Burns, who has pneumonia All
attack Of influenza, We are II
hear Mrs, Burns is IMPROVING.
Miss Lizzie Stalker is gong 10
a sale on ready trimmed hats al
week.
Geo, Kellerhals was a blsiness
itor to Mexico Monday
Mrs. J. W. Woodbridge is spl
a few days at her mOtheTs Ms.
Hoffsess.
Mr.. and Mrs, Tom Harlow spsh
weekend at Mr. Joe Wynsts,
A number from here sttendei
celebration at Mexico, Monday
which was in honor Of the elu'l
the war.
We were aroused early NJ
morning by the ringing d bell
shooting Of guns after hearing
Peace was declared.
Mr.. Cochran is on the sick list
Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Hilasbral
Mr.. Bob Views took dinner at CD
Tompson's Sunday,
Misses Pinkic Douglas; and
Tanner visited at Shelf Douglass
lev.
Tbr Presbyterian church .
painted this week
: Mr.. and Mrs, Ate McGee anS
ter in-law, Mrs. Fred McGes al'
tic Bell Byrns spent Sunday ai''
at G. G.. ThOmpsons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

Lieutenant DR.. Mason of Camy
Forrest, Ca, has been the guest o.
bis mother-in-law, Mrs. Clara Snidow
Of this city on a few days leave. Lieu
tenant and Mrs. Mason and baby went
to Truxton Wednesday for a short
visit with Lieutenant Mason's mother
and father, after that they will re-
turn here and Lieutenant Mason will
go back to camp. He was also the
guest of his sister, Mrs. c. B. Luckie,
of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

Jewell Gallop, son Of Nh. and Mrs.
G. W. Gallop of this city, is i'll with
influenza at the hospital in Key West,
Florida. His many Mexico friends
wish for his speedy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
Why Buy Part Cotton Snits

when you can buy q pure wool suit
for about the same price? We nave
the Capp's absolutely pure wool
clothing for men.
2s0-2wl Ricketts, e. EmmoBs D. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
GET SLOAN,S FOR
YOUR PAIN RELIEF
You don't have to rub Ii In
TO get quick, comfort
ing relief

Once you've tried Il on that stiff
joint, sore muscle, Bciatic pain, rheu-
matte twinge, lame back, you'll find
a warm, soothing relief you never
thought a liniment could produce.
Won't stain the skin. leaves no muss.
wastes 70 time In applying, sure to
give quick results. A large bottle
means economy. Your own or any
other druggist has Il. Get Il today,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

IfE undersigned banks want to caIth the attention ofthef customers
u the above letter, which clearly explains the situation reeardino
o'erdrafS, and we want to ask each and everyone of them TO co..
operate with US in absolutely eliminating this evil from the hanfipo
business with as little friction and unpleasantness as is possible. We
are glad to furnish you, free of charge, check books with stubs. which
WIN little care on your part, always show you exactly how your
bank account stands.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
Corporal OHutt Now.

Claggett offutt, who is attending
the Students Training Corps at West
minser College Fulton, has been ad.
vanced to Corporal. Corporal ofFutt
is a son Of Mrs. and Mrs. W. J. Ogutt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

X. II. Precht, son Of II. A. Precht,
Of this city is now in charge of the
local freight between Francis and st.
Louis with headquarters in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
GASSED BY TILE HuNs.

A letter from Sergeant Roy Fer
guson to his parents, Jas. Ferguson
and wife, says that he was gasset
in the recent fight In the st. Mihie
salient and has since been In 4
hospital Like all the American boy,
he treats his experience lightly. A
later letter says:
October Q, 1918.
Dear Mother and Father:
VIII write a few lines again this
morning TO let you know am get.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
StYlish Maisia SI-nn

Ladies' Waists, nicely tailored, good
material; newest styles, at s1.OO.
Let us show you.
2SO-2wl Ricketts, g. Emmons D. G. CO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

Mrs. Jesse 0rthwein, of LOUISIANA.
was in this city Wednesday in her
Packard on her way to Columbia on a
visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
Liberty Christmaa Toua

Our store is looking more like
Xmas every day. Our Toy Depart
ment is full. Buy nov while you car
get what you want. 280-2twl
JoHNsoN's VARIETY STORE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

The condition Of Charles Dobyns,
who IS u patient at the Mexico hospital
is improved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

The Rev. c, v. Lanius, of this city,
is the principal speaker at the Meth
odist church banquet in Fulton TO-
night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

Wool Dress Goods-all the newest
weayes; bought before tho advance.
2SO-2wl Ricketts, & Emmons D. @, Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14
Selected Christmas Presents

We VIII do our part in helping yUu
to select your presents. Our clerks
viii help you; ask them. 28O-2t wi
JOHNS0NsS VARIETY STORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

Cleaning, pressing, alterations Of
all descriptions. Leo Hanly 27s dGwl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

Ladies and gents new collars, new
llnlng. Leo Hanly. 278-6t ri
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

Sergt. r. j, Moore IN tfau'9
his mother, Mrs. R. j. Moore n,
city, the picture Of Andrew ~, I
quette, a small Belgian boy "a NY (.
by the Americans, after ne nI ~, I
held a captive with his fanny :"
months by the Germans
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

The Ledger takes pleasure in wei.
coming Hope Singleton and family.
OF Galloway county to Mexico. The,
will make their homo in the Rode
property on West Monroe street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

ANYONE hunting or tresspassing
on my farm ? miles northeast Of Mex
ico, viii be PROSECUTED. All dogs
must be kept out. 267-tf Soft
CHARLES ARNOLD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

Conserve old clothes. New collars;
new Innings. Leo Hanly 27s.diwI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-11-14

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The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
MEx,cANs ENGAGE IN FIST
ENCOUNTER hafoD ARE FINED

Lass Saturday through some differ
ence N opinion. -safd to have gruwn
out Of remurts Regarding the present
war. n Three 'rorncred pugiiistic en-
counter took 'IRace m the Rouoidean
section. IN which Pcaro Vacas. Firm
cisco Martinez ;Hnti onsorge d. Apodcca
we're principals.
Th.. two FORMER arc said to hnve
attacked Che llatter. Mti~ with the saN
ance of powerfGUnsfderably againTt nm
he came out lconahlcraovy the worse ior
the experience. He entered a conn
biaint of asvault 1nd battery and they
were arrairneu before Judge s. L.
Fairlsunb ON aiontisy. where they were
found guilty off ithe charges and fnen
$50 esr.h and the t-fimnisngs, amount
ing to s61.95.