Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-22

glad to get back and says he has had
enough Of war for one time at least.
'Petey" Marshall Was One of "a Out
"Skippy" Garrett, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Garrett, of this city, who
was the first Mexico boy to sail over
seas, sends the Ledger a copy of "The
Bridgehead Sentinel" a soldier publ
cation issued at Montabaur, Germany,
by the American troops. 1t is a most
interesting publication.
Major J.. NJ. Shelley, of the 18th U.
s. Engineers, from st. Louis, re
.lrncd this week wearing the British
War Cross for bravery and rejecting
credit upon his home county, Audrain.
Major Shelley is well known in Mex
leo where he has visited local Masonic
odics on numerous occasions.
Particulars concerning his decora-
ton cannot be secured at this time.
With this unit he was in the heaviest
fighting at Cambria offensive, Cam
brai defensive, Somme defensive, st.
Mihiel offensive and the Meuse-Ar-
gonne offensive.
The ship on which Major Shelley
crossed vas torpedoed.
Gene Tomlinson, of this city, who
has just returned from service over
seas, spent ninety days before his re-
turn touring France and Germany
with the 13Sth show. He and Bob
McLoney, the latter a former Mexico
boy, were members of a solder quar-
tette which did a song and dance act
to entertain the American doughboys.
Gene says the trouping was a pleas
ant change from drilling eight hours
a day, a practice followed by the Am
erican army Immediately following
the signing of the armistice.
Ernest Gallop, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. W. Gallop, is in Mexico, visiting his
parents. Ernest has just been dis
charged from the 35th Division.
Renfro Gibbs, son of Mr.. and Mrs
c. R. Gibbs Of this city, is the guest
of his parents. Renfro has been in
military service overseas.
Sturgeon Soldier Visits Here.
J.R Green of Sturgeon who has
been with the Rainbow Division il
France and who has just lately return
ed to his home arrived in Mexico
Wednesday afternoon and is 4 guest
Ct Miss Augusta Pitts. He was ac-
companied by Archie Robinson also OF
Sturgeon.
Bryan kelsO Arrives.
Bryan Kelso, son of F. P. Kclso of
Mexico, who served with the 13Sth In.
fantry, 35th Division in France, ar
rived her Thursday afternoon at 2:5C
O'Clock from Camp Funston where he
received his discharge. Bryan is look
ing fine and army life seems to have
agreed with him. Needless to say, he
is glad to get back.
Charles d. Piper, who has been
overseas with the 13Sth Division, is
the weekend guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Bruce Piper. Mr.. Piper's home is in
St. Louis.
days furlough and on her return ex-
poets to be transferred to San Fran
cisco. She enlisted in the service 1ust
a month later than her brother, Eric
Cunningham, who is in the Naval
Aviation. She took this time to visit
in Mexico in order that she might
visit her brother.
She is looking well and likes her
work. Her many friends we're pleased
to see her home.
George Tallcy, who was overseas
with the 35th division, is home from
service. His many friends are much
pleased to see him so well.
Scrgt. Green c. Daniel, of the Saith
division, is the guest of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Daniel, of this
city. He has not been in Mexico for 4
number of years and his many friends
here were much pleased to Sc him.
Tom Bruce, representative of 5he
New York Life Insurance Company
has been asked by the War Risk Insur-
ance Bureau to assist them in keeping
the soldiers having army insurance
Informed on any question concerning
this insurance. Mr.. Bruce has gladly
agreed to do this and has all of the
data which he will be more than pleas
ed to give to any one wishing anne
His advice to all soldiers is to keep
their army insurance, it is the best
that can ne obtained.
Vivion Mildred, of this county, who
is stationed at the U. S. Submarine
base, New London, Conn, was recent
ly made Chief Yeoman. He is making
good in the navy and his many friends
join the Ledger in congratulating him
upon his well mcrited advancement.
Upon information received by Sher-
iff Ford Thursday and filed by Mrs,
Evan Mathews of Martinsburg, a
warrant was sworn out aginst Pal
Valmcyer, alias Mrs. Adair, who are
charged with attempting to steal 3
saldier's uniform and overcoat to the
value of $50 from the home of Mrs
Matthews while Adair and his wife
we're at that place with Il show troupe,
at MartinsbuTg.
The uniform belonged to Mrs. Mat
thew's son. A telegram was received
by Mr.. Ford from the Sheriff at New
Berlin, ILL.,, where the Adairs are To-
Gated stating that they would accom-
pany an officer from this county.
Deputy Sheriff Chal Blum left for
that place with the warrant Friday
noon, and will bring the couple tc
Audrain County.