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Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04
Girls Take a Trip West.

Misses Myrtle Roberts and Ruth Bar
tells have left this city on an extensive
trip through the West. They will visit
Mrs. John Bartels, formerly Miss Alva
Roberts Of Mexico at Ogden, Utah,
and will return by way of Kansas
stopping to visit several relatives in
that state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04
Accents Illinois Position,

The many friends Of J. T. Wood
bridge,of the firm of Hoer-Woodbridge
of this city, will regret his departure
this week for Marion, H., where he
has accepted a responsible position.
Since coming to Mexico he and his
wife have made many friends. The
Ledger joins in wishing them much
success and happiness in their new
home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04

There will be an ice cream supper
Saturday night of this week at the
home of Joe Considine, on the North
State Highway near Thompson. The
supper Is for the benefit of the Red
Cross and everyone is especially invit-
ed. d&wtd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04

LDIE
FOR VIII SOLDIERS.

FOR THE SOLDIERS.
Audrain county soldiers, when in
London, England, can find the Even
ing Ledger on file at the Reciprocal
News Bureau Office 10 Queen Anne's
Gate, London, S. W. The paper is sent
regularly and it is placed there for
your convenience. DIFF
Is in France.
Word has been received here of the
safe arrival in France of Louis Will
bingham, better known as "Weenie."
He writes friends that he is much
pleased with France and located near
the front. He says that Thomas Will
linghanh is looking fine and that it
would be quite a surprise to many of
his Mexico friends to know that he is
overseas.
Sailor Returns to His Fleet.
Richard Perry Moore, U. S. N, who
has been visiting his relatives in this
city on an eight-day furlough, depart
ed early Tuesday morning to report
for duty.
Clyde Nichols and Orville Austin
have answered the call of the Colors
and, having Joined the United States
Navy, they are now awaiting orders to
report in st. Louis for service.
Austin, who is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. F. Austin of this city, was
graduated from Mcmillan High School
last year. He was a member of the
baseball team of that school for sew.
eral years and played on the cham
pinoship basketball squad in the 1915.
16 season. He won his an" in this
sport last term, Of course. He has beer
for some time employed at the Mexico
Fire Brick Company. DR.. j. G. Moore
says that he passed a perfect prelim-
mary examination, and it is certain
that he will be admitted to this branch
VI sSTNlCe.
Nichols lives two miles north of Mo.
line, and wal also a student in Nc.
MILAN High last year. At present he
is a little underweight, but hopes tt
gain before called for final examina.
ton. He says he should have waited
until after harvest, but he just coult
not keep out.
The men were enlisted through W
r. Jackson, postmaster.
Marvin Carter has arrived safely
overseas, according to a card received
Tuesday by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
S. P. Carter.
Among those who have sent word o.
their safe arrival overseas are Charlie,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04
HoW'S This7

We cffer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls CatarTh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
t%hirty-fve years. and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, Ok.
polling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for r. short tiino you will see q
great improvement in Your general
health. Start taking iialrs Catarrh
Cure at once and yet rid of catarrh'
Send for testimonial. trps.
Z. J. CHENEY 2 20 taisdo, Ohio.
Sold by all D'ugG'sts. '5c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04
BUYS Out Partner.

]. B. Hoer, of the firm of Hoer-
Woodbridge, has purchased his part
ner's interest in the business and will
conduct his garage here. We r glad
to state Mr.. Hoer will continue to re.
main here, though regret the depart
ure of Mr.. Woodbridge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04
Business Changes: Man Does Not.

j. N. Cross, formerly of this city,
now secretary-treasurer of the Co
operative Creamery Co., at Keyes,
Cali, continues in that capacity,
though the company has been absorb
ed by the Central California Creamery
Co. Mr.. Cross organization has 450
patrons and manufactures 5000 lbs.
of butter daily.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04
perrr snurs (Col.l Dismissed

Perry Spurs, who entrained with the
drafted colored men here June 81
failed to pass the medical examination
at Camp Funston and is back home
for the time being. The local draft
board has received notice Of his tenn
porary discharge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04

II Lee is home from st. LOU
ice Armstrong is home from
Perry.
prma Toalson is home from a
olumbia.
aude Wallace is home from a
efferson City.
#livia Carter spent the week.
celsior Springs.
v. j. H. Hughes is home from
able trip East.
Rodgers is enjoying a vaca-
EXCELSIOR Springs.
Mary Buckner leaves next
a delightful trip East.
Edna Armstrong was the guess
yes in Perry for the weekend
Helen Hall, Of Muskogee, Ok
Is the guest Of Miss Att
Fred Pitcher and Miss Iva
cher are home from a visit Il
Mich.
II. P. Van Ness had as guest.
Clock dinner Tuesday evening
/. and Mrs. C. c. Grimes, Mrs
'urkee, and Miss Henchel Of 81
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04
Former M. M. A. Captain Enlists

Joe Wanstreet, who was captain Of
Company C, of the Missouri Military
Academy's cadet corps last term, has
enlisted in the United States Marines
and left ST. Louis Wednesday night
for training on Paris Isle, South Caro-
linn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04
Mrs. Burns, Letter.

Here is a letter that is certain to
prove of interest to people in this vi
cinity as cases Of this sort occur in al
most every neighborhood, and people
should know what to do in like circum-
stances:
Savannah, Mo-, Oct. IL, 1916.
81 used a bottle Of Chamberlain's
Collie and Diarrhoea about nine years
ago and it cured me of flux (dysen-
tery). | had another attack Of the
same complaint some three or four
years ago and a few doses Of this rem
edy cured me. | have recommended
Chamberlain's Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy to dozens Of people since
first | used it,"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04

fner.
~ Barrett and Frank A
h Of Tarentum, Pa, were
FRIED Wednesday evening
s A. A. Wallace, at the home
sister. Mrs. Walker has
lest of her sister, Mrs. II.
81, for the last month, but
u came last Sunday to see
-be, and they decided to
anesday. The bride is a
and very accomplished
81, and has made many
lie here. Mr.. Walker is
. Allegheny Steel Company
+ present making munitions
Eernment. He is very popu'
~ successful in business
81. Walker departed Thurs
zbr Tarentum to make theil
i the brides mother, Mrs
Estt. The best wishes anC
5ngratulations Of theii
Ee 90 with them.
wing enjoyed a picnic lunch
ze Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
day evening: Mr.. and Mrs
=, Mr.. and Mrs, George vii.
Mrs. c. A. Belts of st
81 Mary Buckner, Louis
Marques Wallace. Thii
Ply takes its supper to Har'
ees for a swim In the pool
b stopped it this week, 50
heir picnic indoors and latel
picture show.
'arles Carpenter entertained
u dinner last Tuesday tn
Mrs. W. A. Mcclure o
Dn, D. c., Mrs. Carpenter
3. W, Hayne of Columbia
IA McPheeters and Rober
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04
Savannah, Mo-, OF. u, l916
BIG LAND CASE COMING HERE

Charles 7. Lamb, of Hannibal, the
plaintiff under contract, 1t is said, sold
a large track Of river land for the
Hannibal Missouri Land Company,
the corporation in defense for the sum
total of $4,000. The company refused
to recognize the sale Of purchaser and
later resold the land at their own
profits. The plaintiff is suing for
$4,000 in which is included an ar
rangemcnt in the alleged contract for
the disposal Of the crops on the land.
j. 0. Allison, Hays, Heather and
Henwood will represent the plaintiff:
whils F. W. Neeper, sehOfield and
Plowman, and Ely and Hulse will
p.ead for the defendant. The case Is
set for the SEPTEMBER term Of court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04

in preparation to sail for France soon
they say; but one of the enjoyments
Of the Army is the surprises they give
you. / am in the officers training
school here. We get plenty to eat and
plenty to do, but the spirit
Of most of the boys here is
the more work the sooner we see
France, and that seems to be where
most Of them want to go. As one of
the ~lieutenants in the French Army
said the other day: when you go home
on a furlough, you r supposed to
know all about the war because you
are in uniform; and he said one Of the
questions you would be asked was,
how much longer is the war going to
last? About the only answer to that
question is what are you doing to
bring the war to an end? But l know
all the people in Mexico and around
are doing all they can; so there is
not much use in asking the Audrain
county people what they are doing. II
they were only here and could see the
work the Y. M. C. A. and the Red
Cross are doing, they would fee
proud that they have been so liberal
with their help. Well, as this is Sun.
day, and about time for dinner an6
- - - r.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04

No. "a
.bat
rify.
prstdest hone veddiagB
ID al 10 country home vas
Edyth Lambert and z z.
PeouiA, m, which was sol
: home q the brides par
Mrs. ]. W. Lambert, on
BE- q, a. a sunset vel
sEn. The house was beau
tied In ferns, asparagus
n was a large altar Of
hd pink and white flow
. background for
A marked way
i porch to the ceremonial
rs linked with ferns and
ightened by seasonable
Frances Wakefield, an
musician, presided at the
dressed in rose eolored
~trimmings.
sun was setting. DR..
ntered the lawn and sang
Dmise Me-" which was
s d. Next came pretty lit
Paullin and Helen Clan
white embroidery dress
ended daisy chains from
be standards. making an
which the bridal party
big B. Martin, Of Column
pr of the bride, entered
handsome in her gown Of
81 She carried a huge
E d sweet peas. Then came
y orrall, Of Spencer, Iowa,
3 Of the bride, dressed in
and ribbons trimmings.
j bouquet Of Dorothy Per-
Following came the dear
girls, Auvergnee and Lo-
! nieces Of the bride. They
d in lingerie dresses with
bon trimmings. They ap-
baskets of pink roses and
brides path with bios
|e Lura LORETTA Morrall,
be bride, in white lace lace
pink bow knots in her
B carrying a tiny Indian
the ring resting on a bou-
81 peas. The lovely bride
Her gown was of ivory
W silk, with Georgette
ing Georgette sleeves with
arls. The neck was cut dec
lace and pearl trimmings.
a huge bouquet of pink
Mr.. Hopkins, in
] black and looking better
bet his bride on the porch.
e. c. Grimes said the ring
md then the bridal party
eceiving line on the porch
Eulations, and the recep-
hing room the table was
! a lace cover, and a huge
Dorothy Perkins roses rest
b reflector in the center Of
1ainty pink shaded candles
four corners Of the table,
and rosebuds to the center
Mesdames George Clan
Householder, Arthur Paul.
b Mae Head served in the
i Fruit punch was served
by Misses Gladys Kist-
Nichols, assisted by Mes
Barr and John Stauffer
q distance were: Miss AL
n Of Lincoln, Nebr,, Mrs
ID and daughter, Lura Lo'
Rencer, Iowa.; Mrs. Sterl.
IN and little daughters
BID Loraina, of Columbia.
II, Of San Antonio, Texas
pkins and family of Aux
Erisman and family
man and sister, Miss EN-.
b, Mr.. and Mrs. Johr
Mrs. Rhoda Ballew, al
City. Mr.. and Mrs. Hop
ID many beautiful anc
FITS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04

Mrs. Henry French, Of st. Louis.
Mo-, is the guest Of Mrs. Nettie Steph-
ems Of this city. Mrs. French Is a eous-
in of Mrs. Stephens and a former resi-
dent Of Mexico and her many friends
here are glad to see her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04

Many of our patrons have visited our plant
to view this latest equipment and have
taken home some of our soft water for
drinking purposes as well as to wash their
hair in. You have the same privilege.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04

THE installation of a Water Softener in our Laundry
L completes an array of modern equipment bought
not only for its efficiency, but because il insures the
proper and satisfactory cleansing Of the most delicate
Of fabrics.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04

ing away at the JeFH1anS.
Sergeant Gill posed for this film
last fall in Quantico, Virginia, where
1T was being made by a big moving pic
tum concern. He is q member Of the
United States marines, and it seems
that the report that he had died was a
mistake.
Selecman to France.
The Rec. c. G.. Selecman, pastor Of
the Trinity Methodist Church, Los
Angeles, California, formerly of
Mexico, has been given a six months
leave of absence by his congregation,
and has gone to France to work among
the United States troops, as chaplain.
G. R. Gibson, Of Laddonia, says that
his forty acres Of oats and one hundred
acres of corn on his farm near Benton
City, were badly damaged by the
storm Thursday.
Private Ira Arbuckle, a Galloway
county farmer boy, has been decorated
in France for conspicuous bravery in
the capture of two machine guns from
the enemy in Belleau Wood, France.
J. w. Rutter a received a card.
announcing the safe arrival of his
son, Orpheus d. Rutter, overseas.
Passes For Navy.
Eric Cunningham, son of Mr.. ant
Mrs. S. P. Cunningham, of this city
has successfully passed his examina.
4 ton for the u. S. Naval Aviation Ser
! vice. He expects his call shortly. Nh
Cunningham is below the draft age, {
, former Mcmillan athlete and Culver,
! Stockton College football and basket
! ball star.
t The Jefferson City papers contain
/ the announcement of the safe arriva
overseas of Lewis Hord Cook, son o
Mr.. and Mrs. s. B. Cook, of that city.
James Dorsey Passes Examination.
al ". s. Dorsey Of Columbia received
y a telegram Saturday from his son
Q James Dorsey, in which he said that h
e had passed the physical examination
for entrance at Annapolis, and tina
he would be enrolled there, immedi
a ately. Young Dorsey has been tn
guest of Frank Houston in this cit.
several times and his Mexico friend
II wish him much naval success.
IS Want Letters from Home.
Is F. P. Kelso is in receipt Of a lette
d, from his son, Bryan Kelso written o
l. Decoration Day, from overseas. M
8. Kelso is in fine health, and clos
a enough to hear the big war guns. H
l. says the soldiers have no time TO writ
ut often, but are eager for letters frol
home.
Letters Come From Overseas.
is Mr.. and Mrs. George Clark recent
n received a bunch of letters from the
co son, Henry, who is somewhere
he France with the Joffre Regiment
lg the Missouri National Guards. He II
ports himself in the best of health ar
anxious to get at the hun.
ig Safe Overseas.
"; The Ledger has received a card Al
II, %nouncing the safe arrival overseas
he Carter G. Vaughn, formerly city ed
up tor Of the Ledger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04
WAS MOVIE HERO

Sergeant Moss Gill, son of Judge M.
t. Gill of Perry, who was recently
wounded in action on the western front
in France, is also a war movie hero.
According to dispatches from Wash
ington, he is the man who in the fam
Gus war movie, "The Unbeliever,h
chung to his Bible while he was blaz-
ing away at the Germans.
Sergeant Gill posed for this film
last fall in Quantico, Virginia, where
1t was being made by a big moving pic
tuH concern. He is a member Of the
United States marines, and it seems
that the report that he had died was a
mistake.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-07-04

THE WATER SOFTENER
especially guarantees water
that will insure longevity to
linen.
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-30

n good health, I remain.
BOB.
P. S. Please send me John B1hmark. 5
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-30
From Frank Loda.

Camp Taylor Ky. Aug. 21. 1918
Dear Editor.
lust dropping you a few lines letting
you know that the army life is just fne
and I'm only sorry that ! could not be
in sooner. but the only thing wrong Is
I don't set THE TINES. wait every
evening. but none comes. Last week I
received two and this week none. and 1
don't feel right the next day unless I
get THE TIMES. 1t makes work pleas
amt
Hoping that you viii see that re-
ceive the paper every day (and I also
would Ike 70 get the Monday TIMES. as
wish to find out how the East Chicago
and Hammond baseball game came out.
one thing that worries me Is the sport
Ing news from Lake county. and TIE
TINES surely has it1. Yours truly.
FRANK ]. LODA
25th Co. 9TH T B. 159 d h..
camp Taylor. Ky.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-30
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GCROWN POINT NEWS y
~ HAPPENINGS a CAPITAL ~
G5@ = SSGs52S- y @zSSN . NzU9Y Yd8

\ daughter was horn TO Rev. and Mrs
Jordan on Wednesday,. daughter and
son-iu-law Of Nj and Mrs Samuel Love
Rev. Jordan left today for Atlanta. ga.
TO enter u. $. service and grandfather
Love VIII administer the spankings to
tho young lady during the time her
father is lighting for his country
The Comfort Kit committee announce
dance 20 be given at the Lassen pa
wilton at Cedar Lake on Saturday. Sept
9Th. Many people have tho erroneous
idea that the Comfort Kit money is now
furnished by the Red Cross. This was
formerly done by the Red Cross. but by
recent ruling the Comfort Kit fund is
entirely separate. Money must be rails
ed to furnish the boys leaving with
these kits So those attending the dance
viii be helping to swell this fund Tho
Commercial club orchestra have kindly
consented to furnish the music and
Lassen Bros have donated the use Of
the pavilion.
Mrs j. Frank Nfoeker and daughter
Stella. former resident Of Grown Point.
are spending a few DAYS in Crown Point
with friends Mrs Meeker and Stella
are both attending school at Valparaiso.
Mrs NeelNer intending 70 do substitute
work as q teacher.
Miss Stella Breyfogle left today for
Roosevelt Hospital y. Y. where she
viii take training as a nurse.
Miss Helen Hixon who had planned to
teach in the state OF Washington this
year received an OFFER from So Bend
this week which she has accepted with
an increase in salary.
a new fag pole IS being raised on the
court house today. 10 replace the one
struck by lightning several months ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woman. who have been
OCCUPYING the Griesel house on Clark
street left the early part Of the week
Tor South Bend where they will reside
Mr. Woman was formerly employed b.
the McCrillus Medical Co. ard later at
The Boye Drug Store.
Miss Wayne Tegtmeier has returned
from three weeks visit with her sis
ter Mrs. Harold Wallace in Hammond
6. c. Bartholomae left today for st.
Joe. Mich. where he goes TO take the
baths. having been afflicted with luEn-
baEo for the past six weeks
Misses Bess Brown ana Mary Hixon.
Roy Fagen and Harry Ciaussen attend
I'd the kankakee fair on Wednesday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-08-30

IT does not last long and that the
whole country does not 90 dry entire
~ But hope YOU are making sue
cess Of the ice cream business By this
time.
The weather here is the real sum
mer with good warm days and quite
eool nights Everywhere We look We
can see hay that should be cut the
grain is already headed We dig our
own new spuds ourselves. also have
had straw berries and lots Of honey
even q few cherries
on the line things are quieting down
considerably, after quite a spell of
lively warfare. which 1 think We are
holding more than our own Have read
OF the Italian drive. isn't that great
Hurrah for the Waps' more power to
them They also wish the Americans
were with them Believe me- they
know what's good hope ! get the
chance OF going over there with them
after we kick H. out OF kaiser Bill
Am beginning 10 like it more and more.
Have a big argument every time thes
want to send me to binets for rest.
No chance, ! came over to fight not
rest: I'm going To have a big rest
when the kaiser's put to rest In H..
I regret to hear q Pete Smiths
death also Carl Weise. You probably
know Of my mothers death March 2
this vas sure Z hard blow TO me.
Pete. do YOU ever see Jack Dazzell.
Il YOU do tell him To drop a line once
in a while. have written him a
couple OF letters without an answer
Tell Nike I VIII write him later To
tell YOU the truth. writing paper IS