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Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
SMALL BOY HURT.
Son of Sister of Mrs. A. c. White of
This City Injured.

Robert Nofsinger, the IA year old,
son of Mrs. Nofsinger, of Billings
Mont, was injured several days ago
when an automobile struck the bicycle
on which he and another boy was rid
ing. Mrs. Nofsinger, who was Miss
Neva Baker, is sister of Mrs. A. G.
White of this city and is well known
here.
The two boys had been attending a
fair and were returning to their homes
when they were struck from behind !.y
a rapidly moving automobile. The ooy
who was with young Hofsinger was in
jured very badly and died the follow
ing morning. Hofsinger was expect
ed to die for time but finally pulled
through and it is now hoped he will
recover although his injuries are still
serious.
The motorist did not stop after hit
ting the boys but continued speeding,
Whether he has been apprehended as
yet is not known.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
SENATOR WHITLEY WILL
SPEAK HERE OCT. 5
Will Speak at the Christian Church
Sunday School in This City Under
Bible Class Auspices

Former United States Senator Ken
ophon P. Wiley of st. Louis, will de-
liver an address at the Christian
church in this city, Sunday morning,
October 9th at ten o'clock. This an
nouncement has been made by Judge
Alex Carter, president of the Mexico
Mems Bible Glass, under the auspices
of which the arrangements for SEN
ator WilHey's address have been
made.
The subject of the address will De
"The Commonwealth Of Israel W.
Jesus of Nazareth" or "The Trial Of
Christ from a Lawyers Point of
View" Senator Wiley purposes to
treat the subject with absolute rev.
erence, but will discuss the trial with
reference to the institutions and Gus
toms of the time as lawyer would
discuss any other great event Of his
tory. Senator Whitley is not only one
of the leading lawyers in America but
he is learned Bible student as well.
His discussion of this great subject
will prove interesting and instructive
Judge Carter states that the officers
of the Bible Class not only expect ev-
cry member of the class to be present
but that a general invitation is ex-
tended to all who desire to hear Sen
ator Wilhey's address. The meeting
will be held in the main auditorium Of
the Christian church that ample ac-
commodations may be provided for
III who desire to attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
WILL GO TO TEXAS.
Charles Pigg VIII Aid in Installing
Mammoth Organ.

Charles Pigg, of this city, will go
to Palestine, Texas, within few weeks
to aid in the installation of mammoth
pipe organ similar to the one in the
Orpheum in this city. He will also
teach the oragnist how to operate it.
Mr.. Pigg is one of the few in this
state or the middle west who knows
how to install and operate an organ
of this kind and his services were nee
essary for the installation of the one
in Texas. The organ there is to be
placed in a motion picture theatre and
is most excellent instrument. These
organs are very complicated and re-
quire an expert oragnist to operate
them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
TEN SUITS FILED.
Indications are That November Term
of Court Will be Busy One.

Ten suits have been filed in the office
Of the Circuit Clerk since the court
adjourned. From these indications it
would sem that the November term Vt
the court will be busy one if suits
continue to be filed as they have been
the past few days.
Those filed to date are:
Fannie Jackson versus Jesse Jack
son for divorce.
John T. Watts versus V. DeArmond
Bonner for partition.
John T. Watts versus V. DeArmond
Bonner for partition.
E. Laurence versus John 7. Veach
ct al on attachment.
William W. johnson versus Wabash
railroad for damages.
Emma Finks versus Frank Finks for
divorce.
R.K. Price versus Riney ct al to per
feet title.
John Moore versus Cleve Smith et
al for damages.
J.T. Watts ct al versus May Hudson
ct al for partition.
J.B. Botkin ct al versus Ed Roberts
ct al for partition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
miss MARY {. MARSHALL
DIES MONDAY MORN
Eiphty Year Old Resident of This City
Dies at Birthplace of Her Mother
i'm Warren County

Miss Mary E. Marshall, 80 years old,
of this city, died at the Wyatt home
near Marthasville, Mo-, Monday morn
ing from bronchitis. She was visiting
at the home where her mother was
born. Miss Marshall leaves only a
brother. as her nearest relative, 7. II.
Marshall, of this city.
Miss Marshall, who was devout
member of the M. E. church south, was
born in Warren county and came to
Mexico in 1865 with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. J. Marshall. She was one
of that splendid type Of pioneer women
who have contributed so much to the
religious and social life Of this COM
munity in the years it grew from vii
lage to a small city,
Since coming to Mexico Miss Mar
shall has spent the greater part of her
life in this city where those who knew
her held her in the highest esteem ard
greatest love-. Her death will saddcu
wide circle of friends. The Ledger
Joins in extending deepest sympathy to
the bereaved.
The funeral was held Tuesday af-
ternoon at 2:3O from the Methodist
church by the Rev. Mr.. Cowart. The
pail bearers were: j. w. Howell, Dr.
W. L. Reed, C. R. Adams, w. W. Har-
per. J. G. Lakenan and S. P, Emmons
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
.AUDRA|N BAPT|sTs GATH.
Erred N LADDON|A
President ]. w. Million, Of Hardin Col
lege, Was Chosen Moderator of
The Meeting

The annual Audrain Baptist Associa-
ton was held commencing Tuesday
morning at the Baptist church in Lad
donia and the two days session was
most successful. There was large
delegation present from Mexico and
vicinity and DR.. John w. Million,
president Of Hardin College, was ell
ected to the office of Moderator Judge
E. A. Shannon was clerk of the largely
attended Association meeting. Rev.
]. H. Hughes of the Baptist church Of
Mexico preached the opening morning
sermon in which he emphasized the
power of prayer. Mr.. L. E. Worner of
Mexico Baptist church will likely he
sent as delegate to the State Asso-
citation meeting to be held in St.
Louis the third week in this month.
Others present from Mexico were: G..
r. Clark, Judge J. A. Guthrie, Mrs.
w. w. Pollock and Mrs. Van Ness.
Judge Guthrie as Treasurer of the
Association, who is one of the best
known Baptists in this State, made a
short talk which was much appreciat-
ed. During this address he said: Il
urge upon you all greater liberalisy
in your giving and contributions to the
Baptist institutions, and work gener-
ally throughout the State. This is a
good time for a man to give literally
because farm values and general pros
perity in this section were never great
er. Get into this Christian work, all of
you. I've been at it now for 40 years
and / intend to stay with it until Che
close of my days" Hardin College and
its drive was most enthusiastically
received.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
Miss Sanford Home.

Miss Elizabeth Sanford returned to
this city Monday after representing
the state of Missouri in the Quadrien-
NAL Convention of the Maccabees Or
der. The convention was held at Port
Huron, Wis, and was one of the most
successful ever held. Fifty five states
were represented from this country
and Canada. Over five thousand dele
gates were there. On the opening day
a big peace celebration was held and
a parade formed that was several miles
long. After the convention Miss San
ford visited for a week in Canada and
northern United States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
MISS MARY MARSHALL
WAS BURIED TUESDAY
Old Resident of This City Died at
Birthplace of Mother Monday
Morning.

Miss Mary E. Marshall, 80 years
old, was buried at the Elmwood ceme-
terry Tuesday afternoon. The funeral
was preached at the Methodist church
at 2:30 o'clock by the Rev. W. c. Cow
art, pastor of that church.
A large number of friends of The
deceased were present at the final cere-
monies. Reverend Cowart preached a
touching funeral sermon on the life be-
yond and the life of Miss Marshall on
this earth. Special music was rem
dered by ladies of the Methodist
church during the service.
Immediately after the services al
the church the body was taken to the
cemetery where it was buried.
Miss Marshall was member of the
Methodist church of this city most Of
her life having joined soon after COM
ing to this city in 1866. She was a
most splendid type of woman and
worthy of emulation. Her death was
not entirely unexpected and will leave
a place to be filled that can not be
easily forgotten.
She died at the birthplace of he,
parents where she was visiting at tbs
time of her death near Marthasville
Mo. For some time she had been II
hat county visiting relatives. Bron
chitis is said to have caused the
death.
The pail bearers at the funera
were: J. W. Howell, DR.. w. L. Reed
D. R. Adams, W. W. Harper, J. G
Lakenan and S. P. Emmons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
GOLD SWORD FOR
GEN. PERSH|NG NOW
Ledger Will Accept Subscriptions for
Fund Being Raised by the Kansas
City Post for This Purpose

Congress having failed in its orig
inal motion to award a sword of solid
gold to General John ]. PershIng,
commander of the A. E. F. in France,
a movement has been inaugurated in
Kansas City whereby the people of
Missouri are to do the job that the rep
resentatives at Washington left un-
done. The Kansas City Post has
launched the campaign for popular
fund with subscription Of $500 and
people throughout the state are now
being asked to help swell the total
that a fund of sufficient size can be
raised to purchase the sword of gold
and present it to Pershing as token
of the affection in which he is held by
the people Of his own state.
General Pershing is a native CT
Missouri and The Post plan is that
only Missourians, either by birth or
adoption, shall be permitted to contri-
butte to the fund in honor of the noted
commander. 1t also is the aim to
make the fund as representative as
possible and accordingly subscriptions
will be sought in every county in the
state.
William T. Kemper of the National
Bank of Commerce, Kansas City; John
| l. Williamson, Kansas City attorney,
prominently mentioned in connection
with the prospective appointment to
the supreme court bench, and the Rev.
Donald Duncan Munro, a widely known
Kansas City minister, have been nall-
ed as trustees of the fund, with r. Z.
Brewster of the National Bank of
Commerce as treasurer. Subscriptions
for the Pershing Sword Fund in Aud
rain county should be forwarded to the
Mexico Ledger which has been asked
to receive and record all subscriptions
made in this section.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
AGED WOMEN STRUCK
BY AUTOMOBILE TUES.
Resident of Old Ladies Home When
Crossing Boulevard Becomes Con-
fused and it Hit

Mrs. R. Roylston, 72 years old, 3
resident at the Old Ladies Home was
struck and painfully injured late Tues
day afternoon when hit by an Oakland
car driven by Tyler offutt, the 10
year old son of Ntr. and Mrs. W. ]. Of
futt. She suffered concussion Of the
brain and several severe cuts and
bruises. According to DR.. P. E. Coil
who is attending her she will recover
unless infection sets in from the oiled
dirt which she was covered with when
thrown to the street.
According to witnesses who saw the
accident, Mrs. Roylston became con-
fused and ran in front Of the car,
which was travelling at a moderate
speed. She and another woman were
crossing the road when they saw the
car coming. Her companion stopped
but she continued walking and then
became confused hnd started back
when the left fender of the car struck
her below the hip and threw her to the
oiled road. The force of the blow SEEM
ed to lift her off the ground and hurl
her inthe the air. Her head and Shout
ders struck the ground first with con-
siderable force. One Of her eye lids
was torn away and a bone broken in
her wrist as we'll as having concussion
of the brain. The eye however Is still
intact and will be all right according
to the docror.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
SENATOR WHITLEY MAY
SUCCEED JUDGE BOND
Governor is Expected to Offer Sup
rene Bench Appointment to Ex-
Senator, Former Mexico Boy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, September
30.-There is much speculation going
on here as to who Gov. Gardner will
appoint to fill the vacancy on the Su-
preme Court bench as the result Of the
sudden death of Chief Justice Henry
w. Bond of st. Louis.
Not few lawyers are of the opinion
that the successor to Judge Bond will
be selected from the st. Louis bar and
that the appointment is likely to be Of.
fered to former United States Senator
X. P. Whitley. Whoever the Governor
appoints will hold office only until af-
ter the next general election, or unit!
1st of January, 1921. Senator
Whitley is former Mexico boy.
Judge Bonds term would have en-
pired January /, 1923.
For Senate or Governor.
WELLSVILLE, Mo-, September 80
1t is stated on unquestioned author
ity that Champ Clark, minority leadeE
in Congress, will announce in a shor'
ine for either the United States Sea-
ate or for governor.
The authority says that he will an.
,ounce for the Senate to succeed Sen
ltor Spencer There are a number ii
ne Ninth District that are not averst
% succeeding Clark in the House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
POPULAR COUPLE MARRIED.
Rev. A. A. Wallace Performed Cerc'
mOny at Home.

Wallace Shaw and Miss Ruey Mid
dleton, both of Vandalia, were mar
ried at the home of Rev. A. A. Wallace
in this city Saturday morning at 10
o'clock. Rev. Wallace officiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw both have lived
in Vandalia for number of years and
have many friends there. They have
teen in Mexico large number OF
times and are also well known here.
Mr.. Shaw is a prominent young
man of that city and is Of pronounced
integrity and business ability. MrS.
Shaw is very attractive and pretty and
one of Vandalia's most popular young
ladies'.
The Ledger joins their many friends
in extending congratulations and wish
ing them much happiness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
HEAVIEST RAIN N
YEARS FELL SUNDAY
Many Bridges Washed Out in Eight.
Mile District-Creeks all Out
of Banks

One of the heaviest rains that has
fallen in this county fell Sunday morn
ing and afternoon. 4.95 inches of rain
fell between the hours of $500 a. m,
and 300 p. m. Bridges in various
parts of the county were swept away
by the water and damages done to
roads and crops.
Up till six o'clock Sunday evening
no rain had fallen in Fulton and the
sun had been shining there all day ac-
cording to long distance communi-
cation. A decided change in the tenn
perature was noticed however. At Nc
Credie only a very little water fell.
In Columbia, no rain had fallen up till
Sunday noon. 1t is reported that the
rain extended eastward beyond the
Mississippi river.
In the eight-mile district there were
ten bridges washed out according to
residents. Near Molino two were swept
away so that traffic was delayed. In
portions of the county where the road
ran along the creek bank, the water
got up and washed out the bed causing
good deal of damage.
Near Molino crops were destroyed
to some extent. Corn and cane suffer
ed pretty badly In that district as well
as in other places, Portions of some
farms in the county were under water
for time Sunday.
Traffic on south Jefferson street was
held up for short time Sunday after
noon on account of the stopping of
the sewer on that street. Water gath
cred at the lowest part of the street
and formed a pool about three feet
deep. Four feet of water got into tine
cellar of Jack Gelhaus's home and ap-
proximately as much at A. B. Clus-
ter's. Other cellars in different parts
of the town were flooded.
At Benton City several bridges were
out Monday morning and the rest bad
ly washed. The Roy Fields farm near
Benton City suffered some from the
wind. Two chicken houses were over
/ turned there. The house belonging to
Carl Lierheimer, Of Benton City, was
struck by lightning and damaged
some but no fire resulted. A horse
belonging to C. Cauthorn at Moino
was struck by lightning and killed.
A large amount of water fell at the
clay pit of the A. P. Green Fire Brick
Company and work was retarded
somewhat. However, no levies broke
and the streams were controlled. A
pump was at work Monday getting the
water out so that work could be carried
on again at its regular rate.
At the Greenhouse owned by Z. -.
Wonneman on North Jefferson street
three of the flower houses were INNER
sed under water and a great deal of
damage done to the plants and flowers.
Just how much was destroyed is not
definitely known but it is thought to
have been worth several hundred dol
lars. The driveway was washed away
also by the water.
The bridge over Fish Branch creek
is reported washed out and from every
section where the rain fell in torrents
comes the news that the water is the
highest it has ever been.
Whitley Johnson lost quite a num-
ber of sheep when the creek near him
left its banks and washed them away.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02
Lost Child at Birth.

A baby girl born to Mr.. and Mrs
Carter Norris of Fulton, Friday even
ing at four o'clock was buried in the
new cemetery, in Fulton, Saturday
The bereaved parents have the sym
pathy of their many friends in tlis
city. Mrs. Norris was Miss Leila
Winans, of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02

Mrs. Swearinger and son, of ST..
Louis have leased the Mrs. Laura r.
Harper house on east Promenade
street and will make their home in this
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02

Rev. George Wharton will leave for
st. Louis Thursday to attend a meet
ing of the Board of Missions Of the
Episcopal Church. The meetings will
be held at st. Georges church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02

Mark Pitcher was operated on at
the Amanda Hospital Wednesday. His
condition is now promising.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02

C. F. Bass, left Wednesday on bus
mess for st. Louis. He will be back
within few days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02

Rev. C. A. Mitchell, of Fulton, was
in Mexico enroute to New Hartford,
Mo-, where he will begin protracted
meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02

Wallace Fry and wife are in Kansas
City attending the Bar Association
meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02

o. A. Laninder, of Benton City, was
in Mexico Monday for a short time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02

]. R. Woodson, Of Auxvasse, wss ?
visitor here Monday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-10-02

James Giles, of Vandalia, was in this
city on business Monday morning.
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PENOBSCOT.

Leo NJ. Sellers left this morning for
Boston.
Miss Marie Wardwell visited relatives
here last week.
Mrs. Alice Sellers of Waterville is visit
ing relatives here.
Porter Buckminster OF Sedgwick spent
last week with his aunt, Mrs. j. b. Sellers.
Miss Carrie Goss OF Charleston spent
the weekend with her sister Margaret,
principal OF Clark high school.
Miss Florence Staples, Red Cross nurse,
connected with U. S. Military hospital in
Railway, N. j., is spending a furlough
with her parents, Frank Staples and
wife.
The senior class play, safety First"
given by the students OF Clark high
school, was a decided success The parts
were especially well placed and much
credit is due the students and teachers.
The Bluehili orchestra furnished excellent
music for dancing after the play.
Mar. "a. WooDLocKE.
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COUNTY NEWS
FRANKLIN

Miss Edith Butler visited in Bangor
last week.
Miss Celia Garbett visited in Cherryfield
last week.
Schools resumed sessions Monday, after
recess OF two weeks.
Mrs. Martha Hill OF Cherrytield is visit
ing her niece, Mrs. w. E. Bragdon.
Mrs. 4. L. Pickett and sons Follett and
in town.
At the Methodist church Sunday the
baptismal rite was conferred on three
candidates.
Mrs. F. L. Swan returned from Methuen,
Mass, last week. accompanied by her
little grandson, Leslie Swan.
Those who bravec the storm Friday,
taking the train for Machias to attend the
drama by the Washington normal school
students, report delightful time.
William Lawrie, who has solicited funds
for Mrs. Colson and son, the fire tragedy
sufferers, collected s2o5.65. Contributions
OF clothing also have been sent them from
this town and Sullivan.
Rev. Z. w. Lowell and wife are prepar-
ing to leave for conference at Milo. A
locality inland from the salt water has
been advised for the pastor, and his return
here is doubtful. Their many friends
would regret their removal.
Travelling permitting, the people of
Franklin will enjoy the opportunity OF
having Major Carroll J. Swan at the
Methodist church Sunday afternoon,
April 8, when he will speak on the war.
Mrs. Swan, who is a charming vocalist,
will accompany him and will also be
heard. Major Swan, who was born in
Franklin, expresses a desire to tell the
townspeople something of his experience
overseas. He has the reputation of being
a most entertaining speaker. This is an
occasion Of which it is hoped many will
aveil themselves. There will be no ad-
mission charge, bnt a collection will be
taken.
March 80. B.
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advertisements.
Thousands of Children
Have Worms
THEIR PARENTS DO NOT KNOW IT

Symptoms Of worms in children are: De-
ranged stomach, swollen upper lip, sour
stomach, offensive breath, hard and full
belly, with occasional gripings and pains
about the navel. pale face of leaden tint, eyes
heavy and dull, twitching eyeads, itching
of the rectum, short dry cough, grinding Of
the teeth, little red points sticking out
on tongue, starting during sleep, slow fever,
Grown people are subject to worms also.
The one best remedy is DR.. True's Elixir,
the Family Laxative and Worm Expeller
Also pleasant, sure, safe laxative for chill
dren and grown folks. Mrs. Anselme
Lamarre, 20 State Street, Sanford, Maine.
wrote to DR.. True, My daughter Gertrude,
had dizzy spells and could not even go out
for she always complained of being sick.
she used your worm expeller (Dr. True's
Elixir.) She never had any fits since. feel
very grateful to you" DR.. True's Elixir can
be used freely for both children and grown
folks. Start taking it today.
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THE FALLS, HANCOCK.

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. May
nard Gatcomb, March 20.
Monroe Moon visited his cousin, Roland
Moon, at Bar Harbor, last week,
Mrs. Lulu Springer of Washington
junction visited her mother, Mrs. Jarvis
Gatcomb, last week.
Joseph Brinkworth, W no has been living
in Sullivan the past winter, has moved
his family back to their home here.
School begins to-day, taught by Mrs.
Myra Moon. Mrs. Moon has taught here
successfully several terms, and parents
and pupils are glad to have her continue
here.
There have been meetings in the church
the past week, conducted by Mrs. Violet
Ragley. Mrs. Bsgley was pastor here last
summer, and all were pleased to see her
again. She will return to her home in
Winn tins week.
March q. G.
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Linscott substituted in the school three

Linscott substituted in the school three
days.
Capt. Joseph Tibbetts, who has been
living in Mrs. Alma Bartlett's house the
past winter, has moved back to his house
on the hill.
Mrs. Maye Bridges left to- day for Port
land, accompanied by her granddaughter,
Muretta Eaton, who has gone to that city
to live with her parents.
Capt. Fred Stewart and Arthur Cole
have gone to Friendship to work on the
new boat of the Farnsworth Packing Co.
which is being built there.
Mrs. e. H. Bridges went to Dorchester,
Mass, and Providence, r. l., for ten days.
In Providence she will visit her son
Charles. She also intends to visit her
grandson Roy in Bridgeport.
March 81. UNE FEMME.