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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
MEXICO TEACHERS
GO TO ST. Louis
twenty-five From This City viii At
tend Association Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday.

The State Teachers Association
meets in St. Louis Thursday, Friday
and Saturday of this week. Twenty-Five
teachers in the Mexico city schools will
attend the meeting. School is to be
dismissed in the High School and
South Side Schools Wednesday after
noon for the remainder of the week in
order that teachers from here can get
to st. Louis in time for the first ses-
sion of the convention. There will he
no more school in these two schools
until Tuesday of next week. The
regular weekly holiday, Monday, was
not observed this week in order tna1
not so much time might be lost. Only
two of the North Side teachers are
going to st. Louis; so school will con-
tinue there.
Those who are going from here to
attend the State Association are:
j. G. Meredith, principal, f. v.
Vaughn, A. Gorrel, Mrs. Kitty Turley,
Miss Mildred Pearl, Miss Virginia
Pearson, Miss Mary Houston, Miss
Alice Faller, Miss Katherine Ott, Miss
Katherine Welch, Miss Helen Ludlow
and Miss Lucy Durham. of the McMil-
Ian High School faculty; Mrs. Laura
Houghland, Miss Beulah Griffin, Miss
Matte Ward, Miss Brown, Miss Mar
tha Dearing, Miss Ruth Perkins and
Miss Elizabeth Harper of the South
Side School, and Miss Anna Bledsoe
and Miss Hattye Pryor of the North
Side School. Mrs. C. Kunze, commun-
ity nurse, will also attend the associa-
ton.
Sessions of the convention will be
held in the Coliseum, Statler HotCl,
Central High School and Franklin
School in st. Louis. Some o fthe per-
sons who will appear on the program
are: Miss Jane Adams, Mrs. Walter
McNabb Miller, DR.. Marion L. Bur-
ton. Dr.. A. Ross Hill and Sam A.
Baker. The usual conferences in all
departments of work will be conducted.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
FORMER MEXICO PASTOR.
CONVERTS EGYPTIAN .
The Rev. S. w. Hayne, Who Was
Methodist Pastor Here at One
Time, Makes Students
Christian.

Mohamet Ell Driny, Of Cairo, Egypc,
a student in the University of Missouri
at Columbia who has been in this coun-
try only short time, renounced his
native Mohammedan religion and was
baptized recently at the Methodist
Church in Columbia. The Rev. S. w.
Hayne, who has been pastor of the
Methodist church at Columbia until
recently, when he went to Hannibal
pastorate, was instrumental in bring
ing this student into the Christian
faith. Mr.. Hayne is well known here
having been the Methodist pastor in
Mexico for several years.
Ell Driny is student in the School
of Medicine and expects to be in Col
umbia for the next six years. He came
to the University of Missouri on the
recommendation of a friend, Joseph
Bey Salem, who had formerly studie |
there. Ell Driny had intended to be-
come Christian for some time but
was restrained by the objections of
his parents.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
CANTEEN TO Be
FORMALLY CLOSED
Mrs. NJ. R. Wise, Chairman, Will End
Work of Her Committee
Armistice Day

The Canteen Service Of the Audrain
Chapter of the American Red Cross
will be formally closed on Armistice
Day, November II. The exercises.
under the direction of Mrs. M. R. Wise.
chairmen of the Canteen, will be con-
Quoted in the New Community Hall
which will be opened at this time.
On the same occasion the Mexico
branch of the Red Cross will entertain
all of Mexico's returned SOL
diers and sailors. An oyster supper
will be served to them. Invitations
were issued Tuesday, and it is hoped
that many of the boys will accept this
efforts of the people of Mexico to show
them their appreciation.
The rooms in which the entertain
ment is to be gwen, located over the
First National Bank, will be open to
the public as a community hall from
that time on, both during the day and
evening. Any one wishing the poslt-
ion of hostess in the rooms should
make application at once, stating sal
ary desired and addressing "X", in
care of the Ledger.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
ESTATE TO DAUGHTER.
Mrs. Laura Fowler Wills Small Estate
TO Mrs. Ivy n. Skinner, Of
Centralia.

The will Of Mrs. Laura Fowler, who
died at her home near Centralia about
three weeks ago, was filed with the
probate Judge Wednesday morning.
Ter, dollar each. To her daughter,
Mrs. Bennetta Hall and Mrs. Lillian
Farris, and to her son, Thomas Fow-
Ter, dollar each. To red daughter,
Mrs. Ivy N. Skinner, she left what
remained of her estate after her out
standing debts were paid. c. T. Skin
ner of Centralia was appointed execu-
tor Of the will. The exact amount of
the estate has not been determined,
but it is thought to be not more than
few hundred dollars.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
RED CROSS STILL GROWING.
Solicitations Continue in Mexico-Red
Cross Wanted in Every Home.

Canvassers for the Red Cross are
still at work in Mexico and, according
to the directors of the Roll Call, are
meeting with success in soliciting sub
scriptions. As yet no total of tha
membership has been made, but it is
thought that a count will be made
Wednesday afternoon.
1t is desired that every one in town
lie given his or her chance to join the
Rca Cross before the lists of the va
iods solicitors be put together. Those
who do not display Red Gross placards
on Red Cross buttons may expect TO
be asked over and over for the men,
bership fee of a dollar, according to
those who are managing the campaign
in Mexico. The slogan is "a Red Cross
Flag in Every Home"
Orlando Worrel returned Tuesday
from Columbia where he has been for
The last two weeks selling goods for
his father and visiting.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

TOPEKA, Oct. 30.-The Kansas
Board of Agriculture issued a chai-
lenge this weekk to capital and labor
to stand together with agriculture
upon a platform of Americanism and
increased production until a normal
supply of all products necessary to
American, industrial and agricultural
success and the reduction of the high
cost of living has been accomplished.
The statement issued by the board
pointed out that the farmer was get
ting a low price for his wheat, COM
pared to the cost of production and
tch price for the flour; that he had
suffered heavy losses from the break
in the beef and hog markets, and thai
the great need Of the farmer was a
stable, instead of a fiuctuating market.
The statement said, in part.
"The American farmer numbers
more than 30 millions and constitutes
the largest business element of the
country. He is the producer upon
whom all depend for food, and should
he be so unpatriotic as to follow the
advice of the agitator, he would limit
production so as to increase prices and
all classes would pay an exorbitant
amount for food. The problems which
confront US are unparalleled in our
history and can only be met by the
patriotism, intelligence, industry and
economy of the American people.
"The American farmer patriotically
does his work. He does not strike.
In him lies that stability which will
prove the salvation of our country.
We challenge capital and labor to
stand together, shoulder to shoulder
with agriculture, upon the platform
Of Americanism."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
DISTRICT B.Y.P.U. WILL
MEET HERE NEXT
Mexico Will Get 1920 Convention is
Decision of Gathering Just Closed
in Fulton.

Plans for greatly charging the
work of Baptist Young Peoples Un-
ions land for taking in large number
of societies in additional counties, were
made Sunday afternoon at the closing
session of the convention, held in Full
ton Saturday and Sunday. The name
Of the organization was changed from
the Baptist Young Peoples Unions Of
the Little Bonne Femme Association to
the Young Peoples Convention of Cen
trail Missouri. An effort also is to be
made to have a greatly increased at
tendance at next years meeting, which
is to be held in Mexico. A new office,
that Of district organizer, was created
at the convention, and is to include the
organization of Sunday schools, and
various young peoples organizations.
Jackson Hamilton, of Fulton, was
elected to the office.
Z Officers for next year were elected
as follows: President, Frank Denton,
Centralia; vice-presdent, Edward
Sallce, Fulton; recording secretary,
Miss Fannie Edwards, Columbia; cor
responding secretary, Miss Hazel Nc
Intyrc Mexico; treasurer, Miss Etfie
Faddis, Centralia; chairman of pre-
gram committee, Miss Bessie Wood,
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
AMERICAN LEGION MEETS.
Not Enough Attend Regular Meeting
to Transact Business Tuesday
Night.

Not enough members of the local
post of the American Legion attended
the meeting Tuesday night to enable
transaction of any business. There are
at present thirty-two members in the
county land an attempt is being made
to obtain a hundred per cent member
ship. Plans to extend the Legion in
this community cannot be made until
more enthusiasm can be worked up
among those now belonging. 1t is the
intention to hold regular meeting
once every two weeks, on Tuesday
night.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
MISS THELMA WASHER MARRIED
Mexico Girl Weds Kansas City BUS
mess Man-Surprises Mother

Miss Thelma Washer was married
Oct. 81 to F. w. Slusher in Kansas
City. They will make their home there.
Miss Washer is the daughter of Mrs.
Kelly Quisenberry, of this city. At
the time of her marriage she was
working for oMntgomery Ward Com
pany. Mr.. Slusher is in the shoe bus
mess in Kansas City. News of the
wedding came as a complete surprise
to Mrs. Quisenberry, when she receiv-
ed a letter from her daughter Tues
day.
The Ledger joins the many friends
of the bride in wishing her and her
husband much happiness.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
WILL NOT
JOIN THE UNIONS
Refuse to Enter Into Alliance, House
Committee Was Told at
Washington

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3O.-That ag-
ricultural organizations have refused
to enter into alliance with organized
labor was asserted by John D. Miller,
representing the Ntional Board Of
Farm Organizations, before the House
judiciary committee. Mr.. Miller ap-
peared in support of the bill legalizing
collective bargaining by farmers. His
organization, he explained, includes
among others the dairymen, who are
under prosecution in Chicago for vio!-
alton of state antitrust statutes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
BOY GETS FINGERS MASHED.

Carl FIittncr, II years old. had two
fingers on his right hand badly mash
ed in the machinery of a deep well
pump at the ice plant Tuesday morn
ing. The attending physician thought
here were no bones broken and that
there is no danger of the fingers being
lost. Young Flittner is able to be up
and feels fairly well. He will have
to carry his hand in a sling for some
time and will therefore not be able to
work.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

GOMPERS says prohibition has
brought on the serious unrest in this
country. This statement is not worth
replying to. However since he has
brought up to the topic we are moved
to state that since the country has
gone dry there has been less violence
and bloodshed during strikes. There
must be a reason for this.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
Took Part in Wedding.

In the wedding of Miss Pauline Kerr
and Frank f. Pollard, last Wednesday
night, the attendants were Miss kath-
crime Kerr, of Columbia and Raymond
Pollard, of Sturgeon. Following the
ceremony delicious two course lunch
con was served. Many handsome gifts
were presented to the happy couple.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

THE 80 hour week the miners are
demanding is said not to mean max
imum time but minimum time. They
claim the operators do not work them
but a few days each week. While the
matter is being settled for good and
all time we suggest the operators be
investigated as to their methods and
how they apply to the cost Of fuel.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

THE Peace treaty will be adopted
by the United States without an
amendment. This has been the Led
gers belief all the time. The Senate
seems to think that it has to do lot
of talking to make the nation think it
is attending to business. If the truth
were known the people would like to see
something done thare beside the manu-
facture of useless oratory.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
On Strike Situation.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 3d.
Acting President John L. Lewis of the
United Mine Workers of America last
night stated the miners would be will
ing to resume negotiations with the
operators Immediately if the restrain
ing order now in force against them
is vacated.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

L. S. Hopkins, of Kansas City, form.
crly Of Mexico, is visiting here with
his bride. He married Miss Dorothy
EoCt. of Rosedale. Kas, week ago
Tuesday. They will make their home
in Kansas City. The Ledger joins
friends in extending congratulations
and best wishes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

THE sewage disposal plant bond
election for $4,000 to be held in MoX-
leo November 10 should carry without
dissenting vote. The question is one
Of Importance not only to Mexico but
adjoining territory. Without this plant
the streams into which the local sew
ago is disposed become contaminated
and thus there is a serious danger of
spreading disease. The question should
be disposed Of at once and work begin
on the plants. Vote "Yes' on the
issue.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

THE reelection of Governor Cool
idge in Massachusetts, by an over
whelming majority, is great victory
for law and order. His opponent, a
Democrat, lost thousands Of votes in
his own party because of his stand
favoring the police strike in Boston.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
Woman 80 A Knitter.

Mrs. Hiram Ely, 80 years old, Of
Rogersville, Pa, mother Of Mrs. Fam
ME Barre, Of this city, recently re-
ceived a Red Cross medal for having
knitted 800 hours for the soldiers.
This is a wonderful record for a wo-
man of her years.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
SHE'S FROM GERMANY.
Woman 70 aud Man ~ Get License TO
Marry Here Tuesday.

Minnie Ufrer, 70 years old, and JOS
cph Montgomery, 40 years old, were
issued 4 marriage license here Mon
day, They both gave their home ad-
dress as Tcrrc Hauto, Indiana. When
first asked where she came from the
woman answered Germany"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
Move to Dalton.

H. Piper and family, of this city,
have moved to their farm near Dalton,
Mo-, to reside. The Ledger joins their
many friends in regretting their de-
parture from Mexico but wishes them
success and happiness in their new
home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
2S61 IN co. SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Attendance in Audrain Oct. 26 is
Small on Account of Rain.

On "Go-To-Sunday- School" Sunday,
observed in Audrain County October
26, 1861 persons attended Sunday
School, according to reports received
thus far Not all of the schools have
as yet reported their attendances.
The largest attendance was in the
Christian Sunday School in Mexico,
where there wer 698 present. The
Mexico Methodist came second with an
attendance of $40; Mexico Baptist was
third and the Vandalia Christian
fourth
The attendance in the schools was
smaller than it would have been had
the weather been pretty on that
day, it is thought by the officers.
A quarantine against whooping cough
in parts of the county also kept some
away from Sunday School it is re-
ported.
Following is the report as complete
as yet received:
Mexico Christian .............. 698
Mexico Methodist .............. $40
Mexico Baptist ................ 2S5
Mexico Presbyterian ........... 2O9
Sun Rise Christian ............ ii
Laddonia Baptist ........ 80
Laddonia Christian ......... 81
Laddonia NJ. f. Union ........... 70
Laddonia Presbyterian ... 80
Rush Hill Community .......... 49
Rush Hill NJ. +. ,......... II
Littleby Baptist ...,........... 20
Liberty Christian .,,,..,.... SO
Hopewell Baptist .....,........ 80
New Hope Baptist ..,.,........ l8
Bethlehem Baptist go. ... rs
Maple Grove NJ. L, ,,,........ 26
Pleasant Grove ..., ...... 80
Friendship ..............,..., ~
Vandalia Methodist ......... 80
Vandalia Baptist .....,........ 154
Vandalia Presbyterian ,... go. 189
Vandaia Christian .......... 257
lOJal ...,',..,..,.,... GoOL
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

WE'LL bet the man who invented
the dish washing machine had to
shampoo the supper plates for his
wife. You know what they say about
necessity and etc.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

WHAT has become Of the old fash
ioned boy who used to get up at five
o'clock, sweep out the store, make the
fire, run errands all day and then
drive the cows after supper all for .
dollar week?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

IF prices continue to advance we
will have to believe a lot of the stuff
some people tell about the "good old
days."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06
OHIO DRYS WIN
ELECTION TUESDAY
Unusually Heavy Vote is POlled in
Cities and Rural Sections on
Prohibition Issues
COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 5.--Ohio
voted Dry Tuesday on all four prohi-
btion amendments submitted.

BOSTON, Mass, Nov. 5.-Gov. CAL
vim Coolidge (Rep), was reelected
over Richard H. Long, Dcm.), in a
rccord-breakng landslide.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

COLUMBIA. Mo, Nov. 5.-Missou.i
University may have to close if the
coal strike continues over days, Big
shortage Of coal here.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

THERE is very little cnance Of fig
ures lying in these days Of abbreviated
evening gowns.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

WHEN you hear fellow blowing
his own horn you can bet fame will
never victrola his music.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

THE time is passing when the poss-
ession Of guest towel was Q mark
Of social distinction.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

GRAY matter, regardless Of all
reaction, never produced an over-plus
of useless conversation.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

THE Missouri woman who shot her
husband because he "was no account"
evidently has less patience than a lot
of women we know.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. Edwin
p. Morrow (RcpD, was elected Gover-
nor Of Kentucky over James D. Black
Dcm.), by a large majority.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

THE man who deliberates with a
woman is usually lost.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

LET us put Audrain over the top in
the Red Cross drive at once.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1919-11-06

JOIN the Red Cross. That is where
every true hearted American belongs.
The Little River news., 1919-01-22
British Tommies' Wit.

The British soldier is famous for his humor, and in Malta. recently, he rose to the occasion. The system of horti- culture in the island is, of course, al- most unique. The ground being most ly plain rock, gardens are formed by importing soil and just laying it out on the hard surface. Thus the small- est possible patches are used as gar dens, and are shifted, at will, from place to place, the whole performance being a source of great interest to the British Tommy. 'I have seen our sol diers," says one writer, standing in rows staring in wonder at the busy workers, and once heard large cor poral bear witness to the effect it had on him. "'Well,' he said, after this I reckon I'll keep a COW grazing ill tue window box, when get home.'
The Little River news., 1919-01-22
KNEW WEAKNESS OF WOMEN
French Police Minister Played ShreWd- ly on WelI-known Characteristic
 Of the Fair Sex.

During the reign of Louis XIV of France, the light chaise came into fashion, and great ladies of Paris were accustomed to drive in them about the eity. But beautiful hands are not al- ways strong ones; accidents began to occur more and more frequently in the streets. Consequently, says Das Buch fur Ale, the king besought the minister of police to do something, bince the lives of pedestrians were constantly in danger.
 "I will do whatever is in my pow IT," replied the police minister. "Your majesty desires that these accidents eease entirely?"
 The king replied, Certainly. See b it that they do."
 The next day there appeared a royal ordinance that ordered that, in the fu- ture, ladies under thirty years of age should not drive chaises through the streets of Paris. That seems a mild restriction; but it is said that scarce Iy a woman from that time on drove her own chaise. The police minister knew that few women would care to advertise the fact that they were over thirty, and that the rest would prob ibly be too old to drive.
The Little River news., 1919-01-22
"Bird" Without His Feathers.

An amusing story is being related In London reminiscent of Gallipoh days. It tells of General Birdwood, whose wont it was to move freely about among his troops, often in the heat of the day, clad only in khaki shorts and a shirt, and his coat, with the customary stripes and insignia of his rank, discarded. He was talking one day, with an Australian private who, quite ignorant of the generals Identity, was lolling casually against the side of a trench, and addressing his commander in chief quite as an equal, much to the dismay of a nearby subaltern. When the general had passed along, this "sub' took it upon himself to enlighten the private of the anormity of his ignorance. At the dn- Ish of the junior officers harangue laid the private to the "sub": "Very sorry, sir, but how was to know who he was? Why doesn't he wear his feathers, like any other bird wouldT
The Little River news., 1919-01-22
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Allene, Jan 0.-(Special) )-H. J l Hughes was in Ashdown Saturday evening" Rev. E. w. Youngbiood filled Bro Fishers regular appointment here Sunday
 MT. Hobbs of DeQueen was here Monday. Mrs. R. l.. Johnson went to Ashdown Monday.
 Mrs. B. c. Smith and children, Paul and Seward, returned home Friday after a few days visit at Nash, Tex.
 John Baker visited his sister, Mrs. A. w. Whitecotton at Nash, Tex, last week.
 Mir. Enoch of DeQueen was here Friday.
 Dr. T. E. Clingan was in Ashdown Sunday evening.
 Tom Montgomery returned home Saturday from Ashdown where he had been attending court
 Dr. T. E. Clingan will soon have his new residence completed. It sure improves the looks or Al1eno
 Mack Mears is moving to town. He is tired of country life.
 Mrs. James Seastrunk is still real sick with the flu
The Little River news., 1919-01-22
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l Oak Hill, Jan. 21-(Special.J- Bob
 and Ernest Covey are moving from
 Long into our neighporhood. 1 Miss May Love is visiting relatives at Haworth at this writing l Miss Ruth Patterson was taken to ! TeXarkana Saturday night where she was operated on for appendicitis. Her many friends will be glad to know she is doing nicely. l. Mr. Beck's family are nearly all down with the flu.
 Some moving taking place in our vicinity Mr. McNeil has moved into the Elmore neighborhood MT. Began is moving into the house vacated by Mr. McNeil Also Ed Patterson is moving into his new house.
 Our neighborhood was saddened the past week by the death of one of our young men, Marvin Altenbaumer, who died from pneumonia, following influ- enza. His death occurred on We'd nesday and if he had lived until Sat iurday he would have been 21 years old. Marvin was jolly, kind hearted boy and will be much missed in our svicinnity The sorrowing family has our sympathy.
 T. w. Mccall and Miss Mayme Pat terson returned Sunday from Texar- kana