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Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
THREE PROBATE
JUDGES ELECTED HERE

Since the enactment of a law in this
state taking the Probate Court bus
mess out of the jurisdiction of the
County Courts of Missouri. Audrain
county had had only four Probate
judges of which only three were elect
ed. According to history it is us
tomary for the Probate Judge in this
state to be reelected to office term
after term and this has been esrcc-
tally true in this county.
Following the enactment of the d
bove mentioned law Judge G. B. Mac
farlane, later Circuit Judge here, was
appointed by the Governor to act as
Probate Judge of Audrain county.
This was in 1872 when B. GRAZ
Brown, 18th Governor of Missouri,
was in office. Judge Macfarlane held
his position a little over a year and
then resigned.
Judge S. NJ. Edwards was elected e
take the position and held it for %
years. Judge W. w. Bolts, who has
just retired from the Probate office to
he Audrain county's representative,
held the position Is years. Judge E.
A. Shannon, the new incumbant, is the
third elective Probate Judge in a per-
iod of 45 years. A most remarkable
record for Missouri counties as well as
those of other states.
The records of the Audrain County
Probate Court show a notice signed by
B. l.. Locke, County Clerk, stating
that the Probate duties on the part Of
the Court were discontinued and we're
placed in the hands of a special judge.
This was under date of June /, 1872.
Under date of July s, 1872 G. B. Mac
farlane that he has been
appointed Judge of the Probate Court
by the Governor and that the term
opened following the proclamation Of
Sheriff, w. H. White.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
STARTS Y. nj. c. A. FUND.

THE following letter from A. P.
Green, of this city, starting a fund
for a Y. NJ. C. A. with 81, 900 places the
proposition before the public for active
consideration. The Ledger knows Of
another thousand dollars and with an
active organization behind the move
ment there should be no trouble in fin
ancing the institution. Mr.. Green IS
one of Mexico's most public spirited
citizens and is always ready to do his
part. His letter follows:
Editor The Ledger.
Mexico, Missouri.
Dear Sir
January 2, 1871 have been for
years and am now greatly interested
in the establishment of a Y. M. c. A.
in Mexico for the benefit of our Mex
leo and Audrain county boys, Military
Academy Cadets and grown men, and
/ think it could very well be made a
handsome memorial to our soldiers.
To be successful, the Y. M. c. A.
must be housed in its own building
containing assembly, reading, billiard,
and recreation rooms, a complete
gymnasium and modern swimming
pool, and in charge of a paid secre-
tary working under authority and dir
ection of the National Y. NJ. C. A, Or
g~anZation.
Like all other good things in this
world it will cost money so l am ready
to contribute $1,000 toward establish
ing a Y. NJ. C. A.-more if necessary
later-and feel that no money could
possibly be employed in a better way
than for the benefit Of the young boys
of our community.
Yours very truly,
A, P. GREEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
FAMOUS BOND SUIT
SETTLED FOR IL CENTS
kansas City Star.l


The final order in the famous St.
Clair County bond issue case, which
originally was instituted almost nalf
a century ago, was signed by Judge
Arba S. VanValkenburgh in the fed
eral court. This officially ended a case
which had become known to almost
every community throughout this sec
ton of the West.
The original amount in litigation
was n fourth million dollars, which
in the course of forty-seven years had
grown to approximately 5 million
dollars The case was settled Tor
! eleven cents on the dollar.
Dismissal and satisfaction fully
and finally settled" was one of the pro
visions of the final order presented to
Judge VanValkenburgh by John H.
Lucas, who has represented st. Clair
County from the outset of the legal
fight which resulted in county judges
spending parts of their terms in Jail
for contempt in failing to comply with
court orders, while others ran to the
swamps to hold sessions to evade
arrest.
So common did a term in Jail become
to judges of the county court of st.
Clair that papers of that day made
mere mention of the fact after this
fashion:
Judge Samuel C. Pedan has been
reelected to go to Jail in May"
In speaking Of another judge who
had been reelected, a paper of that
day stated:
"The Judge has gone to Jail with the
last three courts and will go again in
May"
Briefly, the ease of st. Clair County,
summarized, shows the county issued
bonds in the amount of one fourth
million dollars to the Clinton & Mem
phis branch of the Tebo and Neosha
Railroad in 1871. The road was never
built, but the bonds were sold and
passed into the hands of the third
persons. Of the original amount only
$4,000 has been paid. The remaining
bonds were contested and almost lin
itless litigation ensued, which has
been reviewed by almost every court
that could pass on it. persons holding
the bonds obtained judgment, which
the county refused to pay, despite The
most drastic court orders. County
funds and payrolIs were attached but
that did no good.
Bonds iii the amount of $685., 900 wer
delivered by MI. Lucas for ST. Clair
County in court today to officers of
the First National Bank, to be deliv-
cred to the creditors, and all assign
ments wcr admitted satisfied and the
papers ordered sent to st. Clair couu-
ty
The settlement largely was due the
efforts of John H. Overall, a ST. Louis
attorney, who inherited his fathers
share of the judgments against the
county.It is understood Mr.. Overall
recentally obtained an option on most
of the pending judgments and placed
his proposition of settlement before
the voters of st. Clair County and
they voted for his plan by a majority
of 1,400 late in September. this year.
Mr. Overall, it was said, took the
stump for his proposition before the
people of the county.
The bonds are payable in three years
bear 5 per cent interest, which IS to
be paid semi-annually.
With the passing of the case Mr..
Lucas loses one Of his oldest clients.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
7 NEW OFFICERS.

The Mexico chapter, Number 354, of
the Eastern Star held installation ser
vices Friday night for their newly
elected officers. The officers installed
were: Mrs. Rosie Morris, Worthy
Matron; R. A. Maxwell, Worthy Pat
ron; Mrs. Jessie Steinman, Associate
Matron; Mrs. Rebekah Haskell, Cor
ductress; Mrs. Minnie Marshall, treas
urer; Mrs. Vandella Mcintosh, Mar.
shall; Mrs. Geo. Rodhouse, as Ruth;
Mrs. Bell Null, as Esther; Mrs. Mary
Correll, as Martha; and Mrs. Effia
Marshall, as Electra.
After the installation there was a
pie supper.
The outgoing Worthy Matron, Mrs.
Minnie Van Horn, was presented with
a beautiful Eastern Star pin by the
lodge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
JOE Dudley INJURED

News came last week from Okla
homa City, Oklahoma, that Joseph II.
Dudley, a prominent business mar.
had been quite badly hurt by the fall
of an elevator in the building in which
he has an office. One of Mr.. Dud!ey's
legs was broken, he was badly bruised
about the thigh, and otherwise hurt,
Mr.. Dudley is the youngest son of MI.
and Mrs. E. NJ. Dudley, of Auxvasse,
and was for several years a stock
holder in and manager of the Aux
vase Clothing & Shoe Company. He
has been in Oklahoma about three
years and is reported to be engaged in
a very successful and profitable bus
mess. His many Galloway friends
will wish for him an early recovery
Review.
Joe Dudley is we'll known in this
city and is a brother of Dan Dudley
of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
MISSOURI LEGISLATURE
CONVENES THIS WEEK

The Missouri Legislature will con-
vene in jefferson City this week for
a To-day session. From several stand
points the session will be one of the
most important in the history Of the
state. The enactment of constructive
legislation, already mapped out by
party leaders, will give the lawmakers
an opportunity to set their names in
large type on the pages Of Missouri
history.
Chief in Importance, SO far as the
future progress of Missouri in con-
cerned, is the proposal to call a consti-
t"utional convention. There is a gen.
eral agreement among both Democrats
and Republicans that the present con-
stitution is outworn and practically
worthless so far as its provisions
which govern the cities are concerned.
A statewide campaign to obtain from
the legislature the right to vote on the
question of whether a new convention
shall be written is well under way. 1t
has the Endorsement of Governor
Gardner as we'll as that of leaders N
both political parties.
Into Election Laws.
Revision of the state election laws
also will be made a Republican caucus
if the state leaders listen to
the plea of the Kansas City Republ:-
cans and independent voters generally.
Jacob Babler, Republican national
committeeman, and w. L. Cole, state
chairman, have said they favor the
election law revisions which are being
asked by the Citizens League here and
the local G. o. P. organization. At
a meeting of the state committee
with the Republican legislators in st.
Louis, Monday, it is expected an
agreement will be reached on the cleo
ton legislation to be introduced.
The legislature this winter for the
first time will occupy its new quarters
in the recently completed state cap
itol The chambers are spacious and
have been s~plendidly furnished. Close
by are large lounging roms equipped
with plenty of big, easy chairs and
heavy rugs, while opening from the
corridors which lead to the legislative
hall are many committee rooms. In
the basement of the new capitol is a
restaurant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09

ME Hit and she married Mr.. R. d.
Worrell. Her maids were Miss Mar
tina Spence, Miss Willie Potts, who is
now Mrs. N. R. Rodes; Miss Poly
Bryan, who is now Mrs. Ripley; Miss
Sarah Pollock, who is now Mrs. W. c..
Johnson; Miss Beulah Williams, who
is now Mrs. Frank Jesse Of st, Louis;
and Miss Julia Ross. So on Saturday
morning Mrs. WorrelI gave a tea for
five of her maids who were here
(all except Miss Ross.) CONVEX
sation and music were enjoyed, and
during the morning dainty refresh
ments were served.
Miss Mary Lee Burks entertained
Saturday evening at her home on
Woodlawn. The beautiful Burks home
was decorated very attractively in
Christmas bells and holly. At the
front door Mrs. Carl LANCE greeted
the guests. In the parlor stood the
very attractive receiving line (more
attractive because it had four men in
it, Miss Mary Lee Burks was at the
head, Lieut.. Ray Miller next, Mrs.
Henry Kunkel, Miss Lena Brown Of
Columbia, Miss Helena Wonneman,
Miss Dorothy Johnston of Montgom-
cry City, Lieut.. Maurice Barth, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Lane of Detroit, and
Lieut.. Frank Harrison and Miss Jane
Rodgers. Music was enjoyed during
the evening. Miss Louise johnson,
Miss Irene Garrett, and Mrs. Ralph
Buckner invited the guests to the din
ing room. The table was conferred
with a basket of fruit and over the
table hung a large bell. Mrs. Cortez
Edmonston poured coffee at the table,
and Misses Elaine ~Silverstein, Ruth
Cauthorn, Katherine Garrett land Isa-
belle Craddock served the elaborate
buffet lunch.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. NJ. Richards had as
their guests Thursday and Friday. Mr..
and Mrs. M. NJ. Mallerson of Mont
gomery.
Mr.. and airs. Otis Purdy entertained
at dinner Sunday with a big turkey
dinner, and all that goes with it. Cow
ers were laid for: Mr.. and Mrs. J. T.
johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Claiborne Jack
son, Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Mundy, Mrs.
Ivan Ashworth of St. Louis, Misses
Lena Brown and Jane Rodgers of Col
umbia, Miss Louise Johnson and Miss
Marcena johnson.
Miss Marcena johnson has returned
to Christian College, Columbia, Mo-,
where she is attending school.
Mrs. ]. T. johnson took her family
to the Hoxsey Hotel New Years Day
and later to the matinee at the Or
pheum.
The Chautauqua held a social meet
ing Friday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Ross Cauthorn. Mrs. George
Clanton was leader of the lesson,
which was on "Ireland." Mrs. st.
Vrain gave a brief history of Ireland;
Mrs. Strunk read a paper on "Ireland
and the Present War; Mrs. Hender-
son gave a reading by Keats, "Kath-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
CAPT. M'CUBBIN MARRIED.

Capt. J. B. McCubbin and Miss Lois
McIntire, of Fulton, Mo, were mar
ried in Allentown, Pa, Oct. 90, 1918.
This was quite a surprise to his
parents and many friends in Mexico
and at Fulton, where DIR. McCubbin
was one Of the leading oculists Of the
state prior to his acceptance of a
Lieutenancy in the U. S. Army.
Capt. McCubbin was stationed at
Allentown. Pa, and was ordered 10
embark for France; he Immediately
sent word to Miss McIntire, who was
making her home with her parents at
Fulton, and she Joined him at Allen
town, Pa, where they were married.
Or. McCubbin was raised in Lad
donia; studied medicine both in the
U. S. and Europe, and having received
his diploma went to Fulton where be
began his practice. His sister, Miss
Stuart Garner is a teacher in McMil-
Ian High School.
Captain and Mrs. McCubbiin will
make their home in Allentown, and
are in Fulton now preparig their
goods for shipping.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
JOHN E. DAVIS DIES FRIDAY.

John E. Davis, father of Mrs. L. r.
Barr, of LEI Mexico died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. B. B. Barr, Of
near Mexico, Friday morning after IN
illness of nearly four years. Mr..
Davis was S5 years old and had been
very low for several days so that death
was not unexpected.
Mr.. Davis was born in Virginia IN
1888 moving to Missouri in April 1886.
Mr.. Davis is survived by four chill
dren. His wife died a little over a
year ago and is buried at Honeywell.
No, where Mr.. Davis's body will be
taken on the noon train Saturday.
The Ledger extends ~sincerest SYM
pathy to the bereaved relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09

Funeral services for Patrick Naugh-
ten, who died in Kansas City Monday
after a brief illness, were held Thurs
day morning at 8 o'clock at the Cath
ole church, with the Rev. Father
o'Sullivan officiating.
Burial was at lao O'Clock in the
Catholic cemetery. The Ledger tx-
tends sincerest sympathy to the be-
reaved relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
Have Disappointing Trim,

E. w. Rockwell and wife who re-
Gently went east to make a visit 10
their son, Floyd Rockwell, who is sta
toned on board the u. S. S. Pueblo,
had a most disappointing trip as re-
CARDS seeing him. When they reached
New York they found the vessel had
gone to Newport News and on arr1v-
ing there were unable to visit with
him for more than an hour. They are
at present the guests of relatives in
Virginia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
HoWERTON BABY DIES.

Little Catherine Howerton, the 2ts.
year old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Howerton, died at the home Of
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arch
jenkins, Friday night at 10 o'clock
She had been i'll for some time With
influenza, followed by pneumonia.
Funeral services were conducted
from the home at 2:30 Sunday after
noon. The Rev. c. V. Lsnius was
in charge. Burial will be il Elmwood
cemetery. Catherine wal an unus-
ually sweet child and wig be missed
by many friends.
The Ledger extends si42erest SYM
natbv totbe bereaved relaI Tvs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
Exerutrix's Nntire

Notice is hereby given that letters
testamentary on the estate of
DANIEL NJ. ROBERTS, Deceased,
were granted to the undersigned ex-
ecutrix by the Probate Court of Au-
drain County, Missouri, bearing date
of Dec. IS, 1918, and all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are re-
quired to exhibit same to the under
signed executrix for allowance within
six months after the said date Of said
letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit of such estate, and If
such claims be not exhibited within
n year from the date of the last in
sertion of the publication of this no.
tice, they shall be forever barred.
HATTIE ROBERTS,
44-4t Executrix.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
AS N OF THEM

Noticsis hereby given that letters
of testsnentary upon the estate OF
GEoEGE MoNGLER, Deceased,
of AudFn County, Missouri, have
been gnnted the undersigned, by the
Probate Court Of said county, bearing
ing date of December %, 1918.
All PERSONS having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance within six
months after date Of said Letters or
they may be precluded from any ben
eft of such estate and If such claims
be not exhibited within M year from
the time of the publication Of this mo-
ticc, they will be forever barred.
ALPHA M0NGLER,
44-4t Administering.
Dateof first insertion Dec. 26, 1918.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
WILL USE NEW o

The old abstract hook in the Pro-
bate court which has been used ever
since the establishment of the Probate
Court-in 1872, will not be used by
Judge E. A. Shannon. The book has
only a few empty pages left and so
Judge Shannon will start his term with
a new book.
The old book, however, will be filed
away. 1t is very interesting. The
first claim Eel allowed by the court
on an estate is the claim of B. P.
Richie for $31.16 on the estate of Thos
S. Brown. This was in 1872. Mr..
Richie was the father of Will Richie of
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
JUDGE M'pHEETERs E A

FULTON, Mo-, January 4.-Judge
Robert McPheeters, IS years old, died
Friday at Hampton Sidney, Va, at the
home of his only son, DIR. Colin A. Nc
Pheeters, president of Hampton Sid
ney College, where he had gone recent
" to reside. Judge McPheeters was a
native and lifelong resident Of Gala
way County, being the Oldest alum
u of Westminster College and the
oldest member of the Galloway Bar
Association. He was judge of the
Probate Court for sixteen years, retir<
ing from these duties in 1898, and was
conceded to be an authority or probate
court law and procedure. The widow
and son survive. Burial viii be a:
Hampton Sidney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
ROBBERS AT

A long distance telephone message
to Sheriff Ford here from Joe Cow
ington, Sheriff of Montgomery county,
said that the post office there was en-
tered Friday night and two stores
were also robbed.
The burglars got away with a large
amount of stamps, 500 in money, lots
of jewelry and po~cketknives. No ar
rests have been made yet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate OF
PETER T. FREEMAN. Deceased,
Of Audrain County. Missouri, have
been granted the undersigned, by the
Probate Court of said county, bearing
date of Dec. 14th, 1918.
All persons having claims against
them to me for allowances within nix
months after date Of said Letters or
they may be precluded from any ben
eft Of such estate and If such claims
b. not exhibited within one year from
the time of the publication Of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
w. Z. FREEMAN,
43-4t Administrator.
Date of first insertion Dec. 10, 1918.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
LESLIE FERRIS MARRIED.

Ross Ferris, son of Roy Ferris.
writes to Mexico friends that his uncle
Leslie Ferris, formerly of this city,
arrived at Macarthur, Ohio, the day
before Christmas with his bride.
Ross gave no particulars concern
ing the wedding or the brides maiden
name or her former home. Mr.. Ferris
is interested in large coal mining
fields at Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
FOR STUBBORN
COUGHS AND COLDS
DR.. Kings New Discovery
has a fifty year record
behind iC

It built its reputation on its produc-
ton OF positive results, on its surenes5
IN relieving the throat irritation of
colds; coughs. grippe and bronchial
attacks.
DR.: Kings New Discovery? Why,
ny folks wouldn't use anything elsc!"
mats the general nationwide esteem
IN which this well-known remedy ia
held. Its action is prompt, its taste
pleasant, Its relief gratifying.
Hal a century of cold and coue,,
checking. Sold bydruggist severywheF-,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
VERNE HUGHES IN
HOSPITAL IN EAST

AL I'm EAC Z
Vernie Hughes, of this city, who
was seriously wounded in action July
Is according to a message received
from the war department in Septem-
Der by his mother, Mrs. w. H. Stone
berger, is in New Jersey at an army
hospital recovering from wounds and
an attack of influenza. INFORMATION
to this effect was had from Taylor AL
theuser, of Fulton, who was with
Hughes in service.
According to Altheuser, Hughes was
shot in the knee and has a stiff joint
in consequence. He also suffered a
scalp wound but it has entirely healed.
No word had been received from him
by his mother since he was wounded
and she was greatly worried about
him.
The family expect him home any
time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
It's Dangerous to Neglect a Cough.

Never allow a cough to hang On
week after week. A cough is usually
a symptom of some disease of the
throat or bronchials and may be re-
garded as a signal of danger. No one
can tell what serious diseases may fol-
low when it is neglected. As a rule
the disease that causes the coughing
may be cured by taking Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. In more than nine
cases out of ten it is all you will
need. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09

THE problems of the railroads is
assuming more and more Importance.
Just whether the government should
take them over, should maintain a
control under private ownership or
should manage them for the next five
years returning them to the private
owners will require much legislative
thought. It is a matter thai even puz-
zles the box-whittling forums USUALLY
80 ready with solutions of public
,mestions,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
WEDDINGS FEWER THIS YEAR.

WEDDINGS FEWER THIS YEAR.
Two hundred and thirty-one mar
rage licenses were issued in Audrain
county the last year as compared with
255 in 1917. June was, of course, tie
month in which the largest number
were issued, twenty-six having been
issued at that time. December was a
close second, however, with twenty
two licenses.
The first license of the new year
was issued Wednesday, January 1, to
William Murphy and Miss Edna Bar
nett, both from Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
FOR CAPITAL %PUNIsHMBNT.

THE movement to restore capital
punishment. in Missouri should meet
with the approval Of every law abid-
ing citizen. There is no greater dis
enlargement to criminals who lack
guns than the fear of death for COM
uniting murder The gun "toter" is
usually a coward and the reason he
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
Ere Damages Home.

The Roy Ferris home on east Monroe
street was badly damaged by fire Sat
urday afternoon. Mrs. Lazear resides
there but no one was at home at the
time. Mrs. H. P. Atkins discovered
the blaze and turned in the alarm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NtbhAINlOl INA ON NOLAOG
Notice is hereby given that Let
tiers of administration upon the estate
of
THOMAS P. CONVICTION, Deceased,
have been granted the undersigned
by the Probate Court Of Audrain
county, bearing date of the 18th day
of December, 1913.
! All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to us for allowance within six
months after date of said Letters
or they may be excluded from any
benefit of such estate and il such
claims be not exhibited within n
year from the time of the publica-
ton of this notice, they will be for
eve barred.
A. +. ROMANS,
53-4t Administrator.
Date Of first insertion. Dec. 10. 1913.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09

THE warm fall and early winter
has contributed much toward the in
creased sale of cosmetics. Now that
we have a little real winter weather
there should be less necessity to resort
to artificial coloring. Anyway, nine
out of ten women, don't know how to
put the stuff on right and the tenth
have to use it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE


Note il hereby given that Let
tiers dadlministration upon the estate
GsfILoUGHMAN, Deceased,
of Aafat in County, Missouri, have
been stafA pied the undersigned by the
Probqas { p1ft Of said county Of Aud
rain, ing date of December 81,
All HaAsons having claims against
said are required to exhibit
tnemt p for allowance within six
mont Der date Of said Letesm
or kay be excluded from any
oene1 such estate and II such
cialn4 not exhibited within d
ysar the time Of the publiea-
aon 2 notice. they win be for
As JOHN w. HOWELL,
~ Administrator.
drst insertion Jan. 2, 1919