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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
MISS MARY STALL|NGS
WITH REDPATH .vAWTER
Took Charge Of Playground Work and
Production Of the "Magic Piper"
Monday Morning

Miss Mary Stallings, of this city,
has accepted a position with the Red
path-Vawter Chautauqua to have
charge of the children's playground
work for the remainder Of this sea-
son. She has had much experience in
the handling of children having
taught in the North Central gram
mar school for some time.
Miss Stallings will have charge of
the production Of the childrens play,
"The Magic Piper" to be given Sat
urday afternoon. The first organiza-
ton was done Monday morning.
Miss Lucille Stallings, a cousin Of
Mrs. Allen and Miss Mary Stallings,
of this city, is the soprano of the Bos-
ton Opera Singers, and has visited
in this city in the past. She appeared
Monday afternoon and the quality OF
her beautiful voice made it evident
why she is called one Of the most pop
ular New York soloists.
She sang in one of the churches il
Mexico several years ago and ha;
since taken up opera work. Next yeal
it is reported she will head her owr
company for the chautauqua season
Miss Stallings has many friends II
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
WEST BRICK PLANT
HAS STARTED WORK
Josephine Plant, of the A. P. Green
Fire Brick Co., is Again in Oper-
alton After Closing

The Josephine or West plant of the
A. P. Green Fire Brick Co., of this
city, which closed about the end Of
the year,is again in operation. Already
25 men are at work there and others
will be added until the full quota,
which is 100 men, is had.
The opening of this plant is due to
the increased business the local brick
company is enjoying. The East plant
is running full head on and is as busy
as during the period of the war when
it was filling government orders.
The west plant is one of the most ef-
ficient in the state and while not as
large as the East plant is a model Of
it's kind. There are splendid clay de-
posits beneath the plant and other
clay will be shipped there to use in
turning out the product. Plans 70!
the enlargement of the plant, which
were rumored, have not been announ.
ced,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
MEXICO WELL REPRESENTED
This City Had Large Percentage of
Men at Old Soldiers Reunion.

Mexico was we'll represented at the
Confederate Soldiers Reunion held at
Auxvasse Thursday and Friday Of
last week. A good number of Confed-
crate veterans from this city attended
the meeting and assisted in passing
the resolution which heartily indorsed
the stand taken by the president of the
United States in regard to the Peace
Treaty and the League of Nations.
Those who registered at the Reunion
were:
j. M. Worrell, Columbus, Ohio; W.
W. Furguson, Auxvasse; l.. T. Pas
lev. Rush Hill; J. T. Miller, Mexico; 7.
B. Hendrix, Molino; J. H. Bell, Aux
vase; w. H. Kesler, Mexico; d. II
Waltz, P. w. Campbell, Mexico; J. I
Fisher, Fulton; F. NJ. Brewer, Mexico;
w. B. Ellis, Auxvasse; w. G. Lewis
Mexico; f. F. Smith, Mexico; J. X
/ Scott, Auxvasse; w. r. Terry, Full
ton; ]. W. Ramsey, Auxvasse; T. A
Hatcher, Auxvasse; G. w. Crump
Auxvasse; W. c. Hall, New Bloom
field; r. C. Seal, Bachelor; j. c
! Stokes, Guthrie; T. J. Divers, Aux
vase; J. w. Simcoe, Slater; R. c
Carter, Centralia; T. B. Gilbert, Nc
Credie; 7. c. Holland, Steadman; II
! G. Brown, Fulton; S. P. Brook, Wells
vile; S. S. Craghead, Fulton; F. M
Dyke, Auxvasse; w. R. Wells, Bach
elor; W. H. Harvey, Rush Hill; II
Telkamper, Auxvasse; R. s. McKin
ney, Mexico; James Swan, Auxvasse
Walter Crutcher, Mexico; B. W. Hill
Mexico; +. W. Bishop, Martinsburg
C. Robson, Bachelor; P. A. Martir
Fulton; w. B. Dixon, New Florence
fN. D. Thurmond, Fulton; J. H. HaE
ding, Auxvasse; S. P. Povingtor
Shamrock; t. B. Hardin, Auxvasse; )
S. McCue, Kuxvasse; T. W. Harrison
Auxvasse.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
METHOO|STS TO MEET
HERE FOR CONFERENCE
$50 Preachers and Laymen From
Northern Part of State Will be
in Mexico Next Week

Mexico is to be highly favored next
week in the coming of the Missouri
Annual Conference of the Methodist
Church. This body, comprising some
$50 preachers and laymen from the
northern half of the state, will serve
us to Methodist discipline, Methodist
evangelism, Methodist history and
Methodist fellowship for five days and
then depart in peace except for a
chorus of anathemas from everything
that wears feathers. We know all
about 'em--they have been here be-
fore. That is, some of US know.
1t was sixteen years ago that Mex
leo had the pleasure of entertaining
the Methodists, and some of our folks
were not among US at that time.
Well, we got our moneys worth then,
and we are going to get it now. This
Conference is about the biggest thing
that comes to town of this size, and if
there is anything that can bring more
inspiration and uplift to community
we are not learned enough to know Of
it. Mexico is glad to throw open her
homes to these itinerants, and we arc
going to make them as glad to see us
as we are to Sc them. We are told
that about seventy of the Conference
visitors are not yet provided for. That
is all we need to know. We will take
care of them without difficulty. Theil
dinner and supper are provided for
and their presence among us is worth
heir lodging and breakfast.
The following is the program fol
evenings: STi}
Tuesday, patriotic service in honor
of members who went to the war. Ser
mon by Chaplin j. D. Randolph
United States Army.
Wednesday, Anniversary of tn
Sundays School Board.
:, Thursday, Missionary Anniversary.
Friday, Sunerannuate Endowmen
Board.
Saturday, Christian Literature
Board.
), Sunday will be devoted to preaching
services. with the ordination of preach
ers and on Monday morning tn
preachers receive their appointment
for the coming year.
, Bishop w. B. Murrah, of Memphis
, Tenn, will preside at the sessions o
, the Conference. Bishop Murrah is
most Teasing and efficient presiding
officer and preacher of commanding
ability. He will preach on Sunda
morning during the Conference at tn
Methodist church. Various other of
, ficers of the Methodist Church will b
r here also, and will contribute to max
: this great occasion.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
DOWN A WELL AFTER BABY.
Mrs. Lawrence Lipp Scales Wall of
Cistern and Rescues Son.

That people can do almost super
human stunts in case of necessity, and
not be the least excited during the per-
formance was demonstrated last Fri
day by Mrs. Lawrence Lipp, who lives
10 miles south of Paris near the Aud
rain line.
Mrs. Lipp was busy in her kitchen
when she missed her two years old
son, Franklin, and when she went into
the yard and saw the trap door over
cistern open, she knew intutively
that the baby was in the well. With
out waiting, debating or calling for
assistance she went down the side Of
the wall, holding with one hand to the
pipe leading from the pump, rescued
the baby with the free hand anc
climbed back to sefety.
While the little one was consider
ably strangled, it was evident that hi
had not been in the we'll very long
He was lying on his back, floating
when rescued. The mother was no
the lesat bit excited while performing
the feat, but became very nervous
afterward. The baby was revived in
short time.
/ Mrs. Lipp was formerly Miss Saral
Ann Bragg, and ATTENDED the Pari
High School four years ago. She ]
daughter Of John Bragg, south
west of Paris.--Paris Appeal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
NINTH CONGRESSIONAL
WOMEN ORGANIZE TUES
Representatives From Counties In
Ninth District Meet at Court
House for Elections

The Democratic women of the Ninth
Congressional District met at the
court house Tuesday afternoon to COM
plete the organization of the central
committee of the district. Mrs. Alice
Jones Ball, of Montgomery county
was elected president of the women's
committee and Mrs. Robert Ferris, Of
this county, as secretary and treas
urer. Mrs. W. R. Taylor, of Galloway
county and Mrs. Ferris were elected
to represent the ninth district on the
state committee.
Some time ago the elections fer
Democratic county chairmen were
held. Those who were elected through
the different counties were present
Tuesday and assisted in choosing the
various officers. The election Of the
executive officers completes the organ
ization of a central committee from
the women of this district. The wo-
men Democrats are now in position
where they can take definite action
on question.
Although all of the counties in the
district wer not represented, enough
were there to effect the organization.
More interest in politics will be taken
by the women as soon as there is an
issue which may cause their interest
| to be expected was the opinion of the
ladies at the meeting Tuesday after
noon.
A resolution was passed by the wo-
men endorsing the administration Of
President Wilson and the stand he has
taken on the League of Nations. The
attitude shown by the gathering was
one strongly in favor of his present
policy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
MEXICO DENTIST AND
HARDIN GIRL TO WE'D
Popular Mexico Dentists Engagement
is Announced by Parents of
Fiancee

The wedding announcement of Miss
Marjorie Greason, of Lathrop, Mo, to
DIR. Minter X. Bragg, Of this city was
made public by Miss Greason's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Greason, last
week at her home. Miss Greason at
tended Hardin College here last year,
Dr. Bragg is the son of DR.. Kelly R.
Bragg, of this city and is connected
with his father in the dentist profess
sion in this city. He is graduate of
Northwestern University Dental
school. During the war he was COM
missioned first lieutenant in the den
tai corps. Since being discharged he
has been engaged in his work in Mex
leo.
Miss Greason was a member of the
Beta Sigma Omricon sorority at Har-
din. During her stay her she made
many friends not only at the college
but also in Mexico. While at school
she was one Of the most popular girls
there. Her beauty and attractive per-
sonality made her a favorite with all
who knew her.
The engagement is the elimination
of a courtship which started last fall
when DR.. Bragg met Miss Greason at
Hardin. The date for the wedding has
/ not yet been definitely made known
but it is understood that it will be thi:
fall.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
TIGHT FITTING GOWNS AND
RIOT OF COLOR THIS FALL
Women Will BE to Eyes in Furs, Ac-
cOrding to Advance
Showing.

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-Tight, soft
clothes with a wealth of coloring and
richness of material, are to be the
correct thing this autumn, if the fash
ion indications at the exhibition put
on by the Shelton Looms and Assoc
lated Garment Manufacturers are
confirmed.
Women will be buried up to the
eyes in fur, given all kinds OF iatl-
tude at the waist line and constrlct-
ed uncomfortably around the ankles.
The prize winning gowns and coats
were simple in line. Only the colors
ran riot, with warm reds, browns and
blues in the ascendant. The mater
ials were mainly pushes, velvets anc
water fall silk.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
METHoDIsTs HOLD MEETING

The board of stewards for the Mex
leo Methodist church was elected at
the quarterly conference held Sunday
afternoon at the church. Those elect
ed were: J. NJ. Allen, c. c. Bledsoe,
T. R. Bruce, Roy Bryarly, E. Y. Bur-
ton, C. S. Campbell, C. H. Carpenter,
E. F. Elliott, S. P. Emmons, W. W.
Fry, Jr., L. B, Hawthorn, ]. W. Howell,
w. T. Keath, DR.. Fred Griffin, J. e.
Lakenan, A. X. Luckie, W. L. Reed, 5.
L. Robertson, ]. B.. Slavens, j. H.
Whitmore, NJ. T. Vandegrift, B. F.
Wells, L. J. Miller, Ray Miller, ? Il.
Gregory, c. R. Adams, D. M. Citizens,
d. j. Hoffman.
The trustees of the church are G.
A. Bast, S. P. Emmons, ]. A. Glandon,
A. x. Luckie, E. B. Morris. Miss Mary
Stallings was selected to head the
Epworth League and E. Y. Burton as
Lay Leader, DR.. w. L. Reed, Sunday
school superintendent and Lester Mil
ler, assistant superintendent.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
KANSAS GOVERNOR ASKS
S4OO,OOO,OOO FOR ROADS
Suggests That Twenty State Execu-
tives Sign Petition.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. %.
Gov. Allen of Kansas Friday pre-
pared a resolution to be signed by
twenty governors, at the conference
here, asking an additional appropria-
tion of $4OO,OOO,OOO for road building
on fve-year program. States would
raise amounts equal to those allotted
them. An exception is made OF
sparsely settled western states which,
under the resolution, would ha given
large allottments than the amounts
they raise. The government would
pay the entire amount spent on roads
through government lands.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
MISS LUCILLE MINOR
MARR|ES IN KANSAS CITY
Former Mexico Girl Whose Engage.
ment Was Announced Here
Married in Kansas City

Miss Lucille Minor of Kansas City,
and Edwin S. Wightman, of Bethany,
were married in Kansas City at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Rainey,
1926 Highlands Ave, Thursday, Aug
ust 81. Miss Minor was formerly a
resident in this city and is we'll known
here.
She formerly attended the Mcmillan
High School and Hardin College from
which schools sne graduated. From
here she went to the Missouri Valley
College for two years and obtained her
rree. Soon after she entered the
teaching profession and made a rare
success in her chosen field of work
1t was while teaching in the high
school at Bethany that she met Mr.
Wightman.
The groom is at present on the staff
of the Bethany Clipper which was
founded by his father, He saw two
years service overseas, during which
time he was wounded in battle.
Miss Mary Dearing, of this city, wht
was a classmate Of the brides at bott
Mexico high school and Hardin Col
lcge acted as brides maid and A. B
Richards, of Kansas City, former
soldier and friend Of the groom's wal
| best man.
The Ledger joins the many friend
of the couple in this city in extending
congratulations and best wishes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
EUCENF MAYHALL DEAD.
Owned Newspapers at Center, Els
berry and New London.

LADDONIA, Mo-, Aug. 26.-Eugene
Mayhall of Oklahoma City died in a
hospital in St. Louis Sunday morning.
He was taken there several weeks ago,
where an operation was performed. 1t
was thought he was convalescing when
death came. Mayhall was we'll
known newspaper man of this State
having conducted newspapers at Cen
ter, New London and Elsberry. lie
was a brother of Postmaster c. E
Mayhall of this city. Burial will be at
New London Tuesday under the aus
pices of /. O. o. F.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
AGED TENANT DIES.
John Nalley, of Farber, Who Lived on
County Farm Dies at Hospital.

John NaIley, 80 years old died at the
Mexico hospital about 100 o'clock
Monday morning. He had been a
tenant at the Audrain County farm for
about one year. The cause Of his
death was old age according to the
doctors at the hospital.
As yet nothing is known regarding
the funeral and burial.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
Trails Association Formed.

Columbia, Mo-, August 26.-The Ma
tional Liberty Trails Association OF
Central Missouri was organized here
Tuesday by Truman T. Pearsons of
st. Louis, with J. l.. Maughs OF Fulton
as president; G. M. Buckner OF Mar
shall, first vice president; A. A. Wal
lace of Boonville, second vice-pres-
ident: Will w. Garth of Columbia, sec
retarv, and w. E. Jamison of Fulton
treasurer. Marshall, Fulton, Boon
Vile and other towns were represented
at the meeting.
E. w. Stephens of Columbia and i
r pearsons had a tilt when Stephens
moved that no organization be formed
and a committee be named to put tat
waiter before the Missouri Old trans
Association, which meets here sep
tember Is. The motion was defea'ec
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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
..lHesaital Notes.
,

Mrs. L. E. Worner has left the hos
pital for her home after a short STAY
there.
John NJ. Smith, of near Mexico was
operated on several days ago at the
Mexico hospital and is doing very
nicely.
Mrs. Annabell Worley, of this city
was operated on at the hospital Thurs.
day.
Mrs. Hulga Nagel, Of Rush Hill, il
at the Mexico hospital.
Mrs. Ned Holt, of this city, wa'
sent to her home after short sta!
in the hospital
Harold Bruton, of near Laddonia, ii
doing nicely at the Mexico hospital.
LEDGER CLASSIFIED ADS PAY
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
Entertain For Sister.

Mrs. 0. B. Davis entertained Mon
day evening in honor Of her sister,
Mrs. II. B. Bates, Mrs. J. D. ThomP-
son and family, who leave today for
their home in Wichita, Kansas. Eighty
guests were present and very enjoy
able evening was spent, with music
and games.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
Evil Minded Men.

The Paris Mercury assails a live
question as follows: "In regard to
womens clothes and the big fuss being
made about the effect they have on the
men we are inclined to think it makes
the male Of the species out as a mighty
weak sister. Individually we think
present styles, where not too extreme
are the prettiest, the most sensible
and the most becoming in our recollee-
tion. The man who can't look at
pretty girl in low neck and short
sleeves and a trim skirt going down
the street without turning BolsheVik
has a maggot in his brain, and should
either get it out or quit looking"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
Married Here Monday.

James H. Cook and Miss Velma En-
furt were married at noon in this city
The Rev. e. S. Gibbs, of West Love
Street, performed the ceremony at his
home. Mr.. Cook is an industriou:
young farmer, residing near Clark
Mo. .,>and Mrs. Cook is a splendid young
woman of this county. They viii
make their home near Clark.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
Goes with Circus.

Ray Bass. col, of this city, has gone
with the Yankee Robson Circus side
how, as manager of the "spotted
Baby. lie will be with the circus
eight weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28
Yours truly,
T. j. HoxSEY.

w. H. Morris, of Rush Hill, was a
business visitor in Mexico Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28

C. It. Peyton, Of Martinsburg, was
in this city on business Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-08-28

LEDGER CLASSIFIED ADS PAY
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-02-05
RECIPE TO CLEAR
A P|MpLY skin
Pimples Are Impurities Seeking An
Outlet Through Skin
Pores.

Pimples, sores and boils usually re-
suit from toxins, poisons and impure
ties which are generated in the bow
els and then absorbed into the blood
through the very ducts which should
absorb only nourishment to sustain
the bodyp.
1t is the function of the kidneys to
filter impurities from The blood and
cast them out in the form of urine,
but in many instances the bowels ere
ate more toxins and impurities than
the kidneys can eliminate. then the
flood uses the skin pores as the next
'pest means of getting rid Of these i'm
,-purities which often break out all
over the skin in the form of pimples.
The surest way to clear the skin
Of these eruptions. says a noted au--
thority, is to get from any pharmacy
about four ounces of Jad Salts anG
take tablespoonful il glass OF
hot water each morning before break
fast for one week. This will prevent
the formation Of toxins in the bowels
1t also stimulates the kidneys to nor
NAL activity, thus coaxing them t.
filter the blood of impurities and
clearing the skin of pimples.
Jad Salts is inexpensive. harmless
and is, made from the acid Of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia
Here you have a pleasant effervescent
drink which usually makes pimples
disappear; cleanses the blood and is
excellent for the kidneys as we'll.
Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-02-05
FOR THE GIRLS.

Annually there are thousands of
girls and young women who leave
their homes in the country and go
to the little towns seeking employ
ment. There are. also thousands who
go from the small towns to the larger
towns and from the larger towns to
the cities. Many are forced to leave
their homes to seek livelihood. Others
are attracted by the lures of the city;
freedom of activity, SOCIAL life, enter
tainment, companionship and excite
ment. The city offers a striking con-
trast to the hum-drum monotony of
life on the farm.
In the majority of cases these girls
have neither relatives nor friends in
the cities to depend on tor an intro
duction to the class of people with
whom they would associate, or to adj
wise them on The problems with which
they come in contact from day to
day. AS rule their associates are ac-
quaintances made at their rooming
houses; or at the store or office.
Their amusement is such as can be
found at the dance hall or whatever
the down town has to afford. Their
advisors are anyone who has lived in
the city longer than they and are
"wise to the ways of the city,
Gradually a change comes over our
young woman. Unaccustomed to the
new life she finds readjustment necesy
sar. and she readjusts herself in ac-
cordance with her associates; she
harkens to the advice Of her new
toutAd friends and she accepts enter
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-02-05

tainment wherever she can find il
And as rule she ultimately finds
herself in the Juvenile court or the
woman's court to answer charges of
misconduct or indescretion. The
court records will prove that ma
jority of cases brought before then,
are of this nature. Once she has been
convicted there is nothing that she
can do to offset the stain.
Realizing the need for an organiza-
ton to protect and safeguard these
girls and young women the Y. w. C.
A. set about to provide for them. The
result was the Y. w. C. A. home
where working girls can obtain, ct
modets prices, attractive rooms,
where they can have congenial conf
panionship where matron is in
charge, who is only too glad to give
them motherly advice. The Y. w. G..
A. cafeterias were established where
lealthful meals can be obtained at
reasonable prices. Social evenings
were planned that provide Wholesome
entertainment and diversion. The Y.
w. G. A. gym" promotes clear minds
and robust bodies. Bible classes, study
classes, business courses, and hopse-
hold management are taught at spare
times in the evenings. Everything fer
health, happiness and advancement
of these young women is provided.
And this work is only one branch
of the vast Y. w. C. A. of activities.
The work is carried on by appro-
priations' and subscriptions. Without
monev the work can not progress.
The Allied Drive will afford an oppor-
tunity for every citizen Of Pine BLUFF
to take hand in this valuable work,
1t is an opportunity, an. investment in
humanity and not mere subscription
to good cause"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-02-05
BRITISH REQUIRE
GERMAN SALUTE

london, Feb. Ain the two months
that the British have occupied Co.
logne there have been 5000 arrest nf
German citizens on one charge or
another, according to 2 dispatch to
the Daily News. One Of the common
charges is stealing government prop
erty or receiving it.
The British have had little difficult
ty in enforcing tie rule that German
officers and officials in uniform shall
salute British officers or British
troops on the march. One of the