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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-19

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Mrs. Leo Miller and children left
Wednesday for their new home al
Scott, Miss, where Mr.. Miller has a
good position.
If you have a personal or other
local items, please telephone it to
this office. We have both phones
for that purpose.
W. W. Sweat and son, Allen, re-
turned last Friday from a ten days
trip to Pine Bluff, Little Rock and
other points in Arkansas.
j. EIvin Kenneny, the mail clerk
who was seriously injured in the
wreck near Nashville, is reported
to be considerably improved.
Mrs. Sarah Burnett and daughter;
Miss Nola, Of Chattanooga, have
been here this week visiting the
family of DR.. W. B. Summers.
Guy AmiS, son of our good friend
Gus Amis, Of the Juno neighbor-
hood, is spending this week here at
tending the teachers institute.
Esq. r. W. Stewart returned Mon
day from a visit to two sisters, Mrs
Lewis and Mrs, Powers, in the Scots
Hill and Middleburg vicinitieS.
Miles T. Little, Route g. is a very
recent addition to our list. Miles
has three boys under the Stars and
StripeS-two of them in France.
FOR SALE:-My place on Hinson
ST., near N, c. & St. L. Ry. Half
cash, balance easy terms.
Mrs. p. w. HUMPHREY.
Lee Hamilton, who lives on route
5 out of Lexington, brought the first
home grown watermelons to town
last Friday-and sold the best at
60 cents.
Mrs. AneeIine King, who has
spent several months here with her
daughter, Mrs. J/A. Henry, is visit
Ing another daughter in her old
home town, Dresden.
X, II. league, of the old 7th dis
trict, says he had new sweet po-
tato pie on July 6. Hon. P. 0.
Roberts, in town, had new vans at
about the same time.
Mr.. J. B. Calhoun, representing
the Redpath Lyceum Bureau, was
here for few days this week and
succeeded in placing a Lyceum
cource for the winter.
T. A. Brown, W. V. Winslow,
Robert Winslow and wife went to
Memphis Sunday and returned
Monday, bringing two new Ford
cars through the country.
There will be a barbecue at Coun-
Gil Grove, Friday, July 10. Patfi5l
otto speeches will be made by.
Judges T. A. Lancaster and W. F..
Appleby. Everybody invited.
Several ladies and one man met
in the Southern Methodist church
Wednesday afternoon and voted to
organize an independent Red Cross
chapter for Henderson county.
W. j. Jones has not yet returned
from Michigan, where he went
a hout two weeks ago on account of
the illness there of Mrs. Jones. He
expects to be back in Lexington
soon
Miss Opelia Mason, of Deport,
Texas, was here last Thursday and
Friday visiting Mrs. W. L. Mcfianey.
She had been visiting relatives at
Henderson and left here for Upton
county
A. L. Hughes, wife and daughter
passed here Sunday enroute to
jackson and Mr.. Hughes was here
Monday on his return home, leaving
his wife and daughter to visit in
jackson.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-19

The many friends Of Conductor
J. c. Moore are glad to know that
he has been reinStated to his posi-
ton and went to work Thursday on
the Perryyille Branch.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-07-19

| texas, was mere last thursday ana
Friday visiting Mrs. w. L. Mcfianey.
She had been visiting relatives at
Henderson and left here for Upton
county
A. L. Hughes, wife and daughter
passed here Sunday enroute to
Jackson and Mr.. Hughes was here
Monday on his return home, leaving
his wife and daughter to visit in
jackson.
Delegates to the West Tennessee
Institute at Greenfield, August 13,
"A and IS, who desire e%ertain-
ment should send their names to
Mr.. George R. Mullins, Chairman Of
Of the Entertainment Committee,
Greenfield, Tenn.
Our friend, "Jeems" A. Henry in
forms us that we missed a magnifi-
cent sermon by failing to hear Bro.
P. D. T. Roberts last Sunday morn
ing, jim is a Judge /of sermons
as we'll as sorghum and other
sacharine substances.
Misses Louise and Alice Timber
lake returned Tuesday from New
bern, where they had spent a week
with their schoolmate, Miss Ludye
Cole, who entertained a bevy of
Tennessee College girls by delight
| fUl house party of five or six days.
Roy Page and Kirtley Blount left
here on Thursday of last week to
| find work on the government alco-
hol plant at Lyle, Hickman county,
but that enterprise having a hitch
in it, the boys went on to Nashville
70 try the Hadley Bend Powder
plant, but have returned home.
We notice at his post in the Ed
wards grocery Mr. Losie Derryberry,
who returned last week from Hot
Springs, Ark, where he spent two
weeks on account of rheumatism
Mr.. Derryberry is one of the best
and most dependable clerks in Lex
mgton and it is good to see him at
his post again
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-07-19

man Cockrell. who was too well en- trenched for even the brilliant pub fisher to defeat.
 He is said to be the last survivor of his immediate family.
 At the outbreak of the Spanish American war he became periodically active and organized company C., Uni ted States volunteers, and was its captain, with John O'Keefe as first lieutenant, which was recruited in Fl Paso.
 The company remained at Calves ton, but Capt. Hart was detailed on special duty in Cuba, op account of his familiarity with the Spanish Ian guage and was interpreter for Gen. eral Schafter at the surrender of San tiago. He was a member of the Pioneers association and of Ham, ilton Fish camp, Spanish American war veterans here.
 For many years Capt. Hart was in f1uential in local Democratic politics. He acquired considerable valuable real estate iL the business district and was heir to the old Hart home stead, which was landmark even in the days when Col Doniphan's Mis- sourians marched across the Rio Grande to Chihuahua in the war with Mexico.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-07-19
THE AMERICAN SPIRIT.

Every patriotic American citizen is thrilled by the gallantry which crowned the success of the American forces now fighting on the western front The dash and bravery dis played is the true American spirit. While one is thrilled by the bravery shown by our boys over there, yet no one is surprised. All ex- pected and looked for just such results. Had defeat been their portion American would have been sorey disappointed. Knowing and believing the American troops would prove more than a match for the Huns is one reason why there is no greater outward demonstra- ton. It is simply what was expected.
 In America this national spirit is not matter of conjecture. It is a proven fact, demonstrated on the fields of battle in the past, during the fratercidal conflict that waged for four bloody years. Neither the Blue nor the Gray doubted the bravery and gallantry of that bloody conflict. It was when the south ern soldiers were opposed by the hired Germ an troops that the battle was holiday Many prisoners taken by the boys from Dixie replied when answering to what command they be- longed? "Me fought init Seigel' These were diversions of the war; but the real thing, that which prompted Sherman to give to the world his great maxim, was when the pure Ameri- confronted each other. No, America is not surprised at the result. Just pleased to see what all felt would really happen when the American spirit got into action.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-07-19
CAPT. JUAN HART
 DIED LAST MONDAY
FORMER TIMES OWNER, PIC. NEER CITIZEN AND FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN IN FL PASO-WAS A BACHELOR.

The Fl Paso papers last Tuesday carried the news of the sudden death of Capt. Juan $. Hart, a pioneer citi- zen of Fl Paso. His demise came very unexpectedly at Mountain Park, N. M., at his ranch near that place last Monday.
 Deceased is said to have been the first white child born in Fl Paso, and was about 63 years of age, his father, Simon Hart, being one of the earliest settlers in what is now the western metropolis of the Lone Star state. The body was conveyed to Fl Paso, accompanied by his brother-in- law, Gen. Thomas F. Davis, and at the request of deceased, was intered in the family tomb beside the re- mains of his father.
 Capt. Hart lead an active and use. full life from his early boyhood, though he was never married. For many years he was the. publisher of the Fl Paso Times, which paper he founded, and which was the first pub lication to use the Associated Press wire in the border city.
 In 1896 he was a prominent candid ate from then the 18th congressional district, and at that time known as the Jumbo district of Texas, which was represented by the late varde-
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-07-19
THREE SONS OF ALDERMAN
 GAMBLE SERVING IN NAVY

Of course the record of the Ray citizen, Daniel c. Cumberland, who has ten sons serving the United States government, in the army and navy, is the worlds record, and can hardly be excelled or even equalled. In the first place the Cumberland family is one of the most prolific, second only to it's patriotism. The head of this family is a veteran of the Spanish-American war, and being the father of fifteen sons, it is but natural that they should have inherit ed the patriotism of their sire. Three of the Cumberland boys are too young to enlist in the service, as the young gest now doing duty fro his country is but 16 years of age. Besides these manly sons there are three daughters in the Cumberland family, who, were it not for their tender years, would be doing yeomen's service in Red Cross or other patriotic work.
 But it is not the purpose of this story to recount the patriotism of the Cumberlands, but rather to note a little patriotism nearer home.
 Clifton has an alderman who can be classed as some patriot. His is not as prolific a family as the other, but every one of his sons are now serv-' ing their country in the United States navy. The patriot alluded to is none other than our fellow townsman MT. George R. Gamble, member of the present city council.
 The 100 per cent Americanism of the Gamble family was manifested last Monday when Tom, the second son, left here for Fl Paso where he enlisted in the navy. The oldest and youngest sons of this household hay ing previously offered their servise to their country. Edward. the young est. who has not yet attained his ma jority, enlisted about two months ago, and George R. Jr., has been one of Uncle Sam's blue jackets for the past year, long enough to be classed as a seasoned salt, having enlisted over year ago.
 None can boast of a better brand of patriotism. It is 100 per cent. Had there been more boys old enough in this family there would probably have been as many Gambles serving their country as there are Cumber- lands. As it is the patriotism of the Gamble brand is such that others might emulate. No charge of evasion or being a stacker can be laid at their door. None were drafted, but all are volunteers. The country needs more Gambles and Cumberlands.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-07-19

One result of the will be the granting of home rule for both Ireland and India. Be sides the plans already put in motion for home rule in Ireland, plans for limited self government of India are now in of preparation for submission to parliament. England cannot refuse home rule to her col onies who have so Loyalty supported the moth CT country in the present crisis.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-07-19
WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS IN
 SUGAR PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
Flagstaff, Ariz., Guly 19. 1918.
R. K. Minson,
 Clifton, Arizona.

R. K. Minson
 Clifton, Arizona
 Issue no more sugar certificates for Aug ust until further advised. Collect from all dealers statements issued to them on sugar sold for canning purposes and send to this of flee at once. Notify all dealers they must have sugar purchases by household consum- CTS recorded in loose leaf book giving informa- tion as to date, amount and address of pur- chaser and number in household. Retailers should mail one copy to County Administrator each week. Notify wholesalers and jobbers not to sell sugar to retailers in excess of nor mal requirements on presentation of certificate. No certificates should be issued for sugar to be used for other than human consumption.
 Signed: RIORDAN
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-07-19

Unless pardoned Thomas J. Mooney, will be legally executed August 21. Judge Frank lin A. Griffin, before whom Mooney was con- victed of murder in connection with the pre- paredness day parade, last Tuesday signed an order committing him to the penitentlary at San Quentin where he awaits the day of his execution in the death ward of that penal in- stitution.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-07-19
THE FOREIGNER.

That should be simple proposition. Am- ericans, themselves are partially to blame for foreigners, who come within our borders, re- taining their native language and customs
 When an American goes to foreign coun- try, even for stay of a year or so, perhaps on special mission, he adapts himself to the customs and conditions existing in that coun- try of his temporary or permanent abode. He learns their language, and takes on the forms, social and business of his adopted abode. He finds this necessary, as it better fits him for intercourse with the people with whom he is associated. Such would be the rule with foreigners who come to America to make their home if Americans would insist that they do so. a
 When any considerable number of for eigners locate in any American community, and become citizens of the United States, we do not attempt to Americanize these people. Instead they nationalize the Americans. But we are willing patients, and submit to the ex- patriation gladly, because there is possibili- ty of financial or political preferment in so doing
 The extra session of the legislature made some progress towards legal Americanizatlon of foreigners, but little can be expected when the American people take such stand as now prevails everywhere.
 The people are doing nothing to speed up this movement to make Americans out of the foreigners who come to our country To get their business the merchants and othe. blli ness men require that their salesman be fami liar with the foreign language. The politi- elan familiarizes himself with the foreign tongue and caters to the customs and habits of the foreign element in his community to the end that he may control the vote of thls element. One hundred per cent Americanism fades into oblivion by reason of financial or political preferment.
 In communities where there is a large population of Mexican people the Americans speak the Mexican language, and converse with these people exclusively in their native tongue; the same thing prevails where there is a German community, Italian other foreign element located. In some communities foreign language is the prevailing method of communi cation In Clifton, Morenci and Metcalf, where there are many people of Mexican par entage, many speak the Mexican language In their business and social intercourse with these people. In Clifton there people of MeXi- can percentage who were born in the United States who have lived here all their lives, and have grown children and yet many speak the English language indifferently. We wont let them be Americans if they desire. Instead we expatriate ourselves to the degree of renounc- ing our own language when dealing With those within our borders who come to us from other countries
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-07-19
Baby Wallis a Recent Arrival

Baby Wallis Recent Arrival
 MT. S. H. Wallis returned last Sun. day from Fl Faso, where he visited Mrs. Wallis, who for the time being is a patient i'll an infirmary in that city. On July 10 the first baby to this couple made its arrival, a pret ty little miss, and it is needless to say that its daddy is about the best pleased man in Clifton at this time Mrs. Wallis will spend some time the guest of relatives in that city before returning home.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-07-19

Corn is selling in Chicago today at $1.56 per bushel, while corn meal is bringing from $6 to $7 per hundred pounds. And yet the food regulations prescribe that 20 per cent profit is the maximum.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-07-19

The dispatches now state that Quentin Roosevelt, youngest son of the Colonel is alive and well but a German prisoner. His death was reported from the front several days ago. i.''.1
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-03-21
JOSEPH BOYD MCDONALD.
Long Time Citizen OF The County
Dies From Paralysis Saturday.

]. B. Mcdonald, aged 70 years, II
months and five days, died at his
home two and one-half miles south
east of Mexico Saturday, March 16,
1918. He had been in failing strength
all spring. The wife died Feb. 21,
1917.
Mr.. Mcdonald was a native of Cal
laway County, but he had lived in
Audrain many years, was 23 years
on the farm where he died. But one
child survives, Everett Mcdonald,
who will have charge of the home
place.
The funeral was held Monday at
10 a. m, conducted by Rev. A. A.
Wallace of the Mexico Presbyterian
Church, burial in Elmwood.
Mr.. Mcdonald was a good man.
fine citizen. The community will
miss him.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-03-21
SUNDAY SCHOOL Co.coMMuTTEE

The county and township officers
of the Audrain County Interdenom-
national Sunday School Association
held an efficiency conference in Mex
leo Sunday. There was a large rep
resentation present.
Plans were made for both the
township conventions and the coun-
ty convention, the latter to be held
at Bethel Church near Molino MAY
15 and 16.
c. M. Fox, president of the county
organization, presided Sunday. Rev.
~. H. Hughes, pastor of the Mexico
Baptist Church, led the devotional
service. Rev. c. Grimes, pastor of
the Mexico Methodist Church, deliv-
cred an address, wringing the chan
ges which are coming in the charac-
ter OF Sunday school teaching due
to the world war.
Departmental conferences were in
charge of Miss Ruth Cook, secreta-
ry; Miss Josephine Wallace, Miss Ell
len Carter, Mitchell White, E. f. Ell
lott, Mrs. w. w. Bolts, and c. NJ.
Fox.
The dates for the township conven-
tions will be as follows: Salt River,
at Midway April IA; Wilson, at New
Hope April 21; Sailing at Appleman
Chapel April 2S; Cuivre May 2, place
not named; Loutre and South Linn,
May 5, place not chosen. Prairie and
North Linn, May -, place not chos-
en-.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-03-21
TO ERECT MONUMENT.

Fulton. Mo-, March 14.-Prelimi-
nary steps that likely will result in
the erection of a granite monument
on the spot where the General Asso-
citation of Missouri Baptists was or
ganized in 1894, few miles from
this city, have been taken by Gala
way County Baptists. A semi-centen-
nial was celebrated on the spot in
1884 and plans for a Statewide
centennial celebration in 1884 are
being made. The site has become OBJ
liberated except for a few lone syc-
amore trees.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-03-21
THE GRAND JURY REPORTS
TWENTY-oNE INDICTMENTS
Repairs On The Court House Recon-
mended-County Farm Manage
ment Commended-The Co. Jail.

The grand jury for the March term
OF Circuit Court reported 21 indict-
ments last week.
The jury also reported on the con-
dltion of the county buildings rec
ommending repairs on the co,rt
mouse, Jail and infirmary.
The County Farm of 200 acres
was found we'll stocked with borsas
mules, cattle, hogs, sheep, etc.
Ihe six inmates of the county in
h.mary were reported as we'll cared
r and Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton were
commended for their efficient man.
agement of the institution.
New steps and repairs on the roof
OF the infirmary building were cecom
mended.
A permanent floor of tile or some
waterproof material for the entire
lower floor of the Court House was
recommended. 1t was also recom-
mended that the walls and wood
work be cleaned and painted. Other
improvements were suggested.
Repairs on the walls and new gut
tering for the County Jail were ad-
vised
Sheriff j. G. Ford wascompliment
ed for his efficient services in care
OF the Jail, ditto ]. D. Miller for his
care of theCourtHouse.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-03-21
MEXICO GIRL HONORED.

Northampton, Mass, March IL
officers elected by the dramatics di-
vision OF Smith Academy are as fol-
lows:
Stage manager. Helen Endy. '1S,
of Syracuse, N. Y; assistant stage
manager, Dorothy Fielder, '19, of
Chicago, III; property manager, Bar
bara johnson, 10, Mexico, Mo-;
chairman of trials, Dorothea Beam,
'1S, OF Buffalo, N. Y, The division
voted to give two plays, "A Twig Of
Thorn" by N. Y. Warren, and DO
rinda Dares," by Sara Bache-Wilg,
'18, OF Portland, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-03-21
MEXICO FOLKS AND
OTHERsS, TOO.

Fellow students of Curtis Mitchell
in Mcmillan High surrounded him
Friday night, forced him into an
auto and took him five miles south
of town, put him out, and pulled off
and left him. He moseyed back home,
getting in after midnight. The kid
| nappers seemed to be having fun
over it, claiming it was a joke.
DR.. Pasqueth and Miss Harriet
Pasqueth, are visiting at Mark
Twain's old home, Florida, Mo.
DR.. and Mrs. J. f. McWilliams are
visiting relatives in Fulton.
Miss Pauline Powell of Moberly
visited her parents here this week.
Mrs. Harry Cole, of Kettle Falls,
Wash, is here on visit to her sis
ter. Mrs. ]. H. Sallee.
Miss Jessie Mexican is i'll of
pneumonia.
Mrs. Harry Atchison is visiting her
son, Bryan, who is attending college
at Canton, Mo.
Major Lowery, a Canadian army
officer, will discuss the European
War at Mcmillan Friday night. 1t
will be a thrilling picture of condi-
tions lover there.
j. B. Woolery and grandson, Mar
tin Myers, went to Miami. Okla,
for visit.
Miss Anna Belle Worley is report
ed quite ill.
Mrs. E. A. Shannon underwent an
operation at the Hospital Monday.
Attorney A. c. Whitson was in
Galesburg this week on business.
Mrs. Jim Andy Harrison, former
ly of Mexico, died in Pomona, Calf.
last week.
For the first time Louis was hear
ing the cherry-tree and hatchet sto-
ry. 1t was dramatically related
by patriotic aunt, but Louis was
not so deeply impressed as he might
have been. When the climax was
reached and George Washington
said, 81 cannot tell lie," Louis dis
played his first glimmer of enthu-
siasm.
Couldn't he?" he asked. what
was the matter with him?"
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-03-21
Four Soldier Boy Letters
England, France, Fort Sill
ONE MAN WATCHES BATTLE AIs-WOMEN MEMS
WORK-NO AUTOS ENGLAND EXCEPT AMBULANCEs AND
WAR TRUCKs-NoTEs ABOUT AUDRAIN COUNTY BOYS.

sional insomnia. / also am getting
my nerves on rather a fine edge.
My health was never better and |
feel fine.
We are all on such tension that
any relaxation means your downfall.
The lieutenant in charge says as
long as we can keep up this pace we
are all going to get by. -
This company has held first place
In company drill, discipline and
cleanliness and neatness of barracks
for nearly three weeks. We are the
talk of the division.
They are talking of turning over
1000 drafted men to this company
to drill. 1t would give us about 60
or 20 men apiece and would be a
great thing for us.
l wish mother could come down
here. There is very little chance of
my getting furlough or leave of alb
sence, even if l get a commission.
There is no way of telling when
the division. moves. If father could
come he could get all his meals out
here at camp. Must close.
With lots of love,
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-03-21
HERE A LONG TIME.

George w. Wood, out near Molino,
says he landed in Long Branch
neigAborhood, this county, Nov. is,
1845. Thomas Gilbert now lives ON
the old home place. Mr.. Woods
grandfather settled in the same To-
cality in 1895, on the place where
Jimmie Baker now lives. Will and
w. S. Dowell and John Gilbert,
.neighbors with Mr.. Wood then, yet
live in the Long Branch community.
James o. Dowell also was a neigh
Dor, but he now lives at Powell Ford.
Mr.. Wood is a very interesting
man to meet.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-03-21
MCMILLAN "POLITICS." :"

All the pep was aroused at Nc
MILAN last week. 1t was over poll
tics. Guy Pitts and "zeke" Willis
wanted to be elected head of the
Student Government Organization.
There was furious engineering and
electioneering for two days. When
the votes were counted it was found
Pitts had won by a small majority.
Pitts was called the student candi-
date and Zeke was the favorite of
the faculty.