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Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
MUIR--DEAN NUPT|ALS
SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Lucillious L. Dean, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Dean of near Mexico and
Miss MurieI Agner Muir, daughter of
Ben Muir of Fulton, were married
Saturday afternoon by the Rev. j. L.
Nickerson at his parsonage on Maple
Street.
The groom is a young farmer and is
managing thefarm of Fred Morris
one mile southwest Of Mexico. He
is a splendid young man of high moral
ideals and has many friends.
Mrs. Dean has been teaching the
Burk school southwest of Mexico for
the last season. She is a young lady
of many charming attributes and loved
and admired by all her friends.
Dean attended the Mcmillan High
School and is we'll known in Mexico.
The Ledger extends congratulations
and best wishes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
JOHN W. HOWELL
ORDER OF PUBLICATION,


Mary E. Eller, William S. Eller, Frank
Eller, Mary Eller and George A.
Eller, Plaintiffs.
VS..
Edward Carrot, if living and if dead,
his unknown consorts, heirs, devi-
Gees, donees, alienees, immediate or
remote, voluntary OF involuntary
grantees; the unknown consorts,
heirs, devices, donees, ~alienees,
immediate or remote, voluntary or
involuntary grantees of Andrew
Surber deceased; J. W. Ritenour, if
living and if dead, his unknown con-
sorts, heirs, devices, donees, alien
ees, immediate or remote, voluntary
or involuntary, grantees, ...... De-
PENDANTS.
THE STATE OF MISSOURI to the
above named known and unknown de-
PENDANTS, GREETING:
You are hereby notified that an ac-
ton has been commenced against You
in the Circuit Court of the County of
Audrain and State of Missouri af-
fecting the title to the following des-
cribed lands and tenements, to-wit:
The East half (2) of the North
west quarter %; the East half on
of the West half az of the North
west Quarter %; the East half (12)
of the Southwest quarter %, the
East half az of the West half (h)
of the Southwest quarter "a and
the West half (1a) of the Southeast
quarter; all in Section Twenty-Five
(25) Township Fifty (50) north, Ran
ge Nine (9) west of the Fifth Prin-
Meridian, in Audrain County,
Missouri.
That the interest in the above des-
property of said defendant, Ed
ward CARROT, i. living, arises by vir-
tue of a deed of conveyance from
Francis B. Carrot and wife to Ed
ward Carrot, recorded in Book SO at
page 410 of the deed records of Aud
rain County, Missouri; if said Edward
Carrot be dead, then his said interest
in said described property is claimed
by his unknown consorts, heirs, de-
v~icees, donees, alienees and immediate
or remote, voluntary or involuntary
grantees, through him the said Ed
ward CARROT, by devise, descent or
alienation.
That the interest in the above des-
property of the unknown con-
sorts, heirs, devices, donees, alienees
and immediate or remote, voluntary or
involuntary grantees, of the said An
drew Surber, deceased, is derived
through him the said Andrew Surber
by devise or %alineation by virtue of q
deed of trust from B. F. Standerford
to William H. Kennen for the use of
Mary C. Surber, Administrative Of
Andrew Surber, deceased, recorded in
Book &c" at page 385 of the deed rec
ords of Audrain County. Missouri.
That the interest in the above des-
property of said defendant, j.
W. Ritenour, if living, arises by viz
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
A MOBERLY HOTEL,

j. N. Crebbs and Ivan Ashworth, of
st. Louis, who formerly conducted the
Hoxsey Hotel in this city and who
own the Hotel Beers, St. Louis, have
leased the Oliver Hotel, Moberly. Mr..
Ashworth and Mrs. Crebbs passed
through this city Wednesday after
noon going to Moberly to take charge
OF the hotel which will have another
story added to it at once. Mr.. Ash
worth will have charge of the Oliver.
He also conducted the Ringo here sew
eral years before it burned.
Mr.. Crebbs will continue in charge
Of the Hotel Beers. These gentlemen
are experienced hotel men and Mob
erly is fortunate to have them IN
charge of their leading hotel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08

A.udrain County Circuit Court to be
begun and held at the Court House N
Mexico. Audrain County, Missouri, on
the first Monday in June, 1919, and on
or before the first day of said term
answer or otherwise plead to plain
tif's petition, the same will be taken
as confessed and decree rendered rs
prayed in said petition.
And it is further ordered by the
Court that a copy hereof be published
in the Mexico Ledger, a weekly news
paper published in Mexico, Missouri,
and circulated in Audrain County,
Missouri, for four weeks successfully,
the last insertion to be more than
fifteen days before the next term Of
said Court aforesaid.
WITNESS my hand and official
seal. Done at office in the City of
Mexico, County and State aforesaid,
this April %, 1919.
(SEAL) +. f. ELLIOTT,
Clerk of the Audrain Circuit Court
A truc copy from the record.
Attest F. F. Elliott, Clerk
Arthur Bruton attorney for plaintiff
9-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals addressed to X. Is
Cauthorn, clerk of Audrain County
Court, Mexico, Mo-, and endorsed
Proposals for furnishing materiaI
and erecting steel bridges" will be rc.
ccived by the Audrain County Court
until l o'clock P. NJ, on the 10Th day
of May, 1919, and atthat time will be
publicly opened and read at the Court
House.
The proposed work includes the fur-
nishing and erecting of is bridges OF
the following spans.
One 5Ox14, three 40X14, II 4OXl2,
n 36x14, two 30x12, one 24x14, one
24x12, one 20x20, one 1SX12, two
16x12, one 14x20, one 14x14, II 12x14
and one 12X12.
Plans and specifications are on file
and may be inspected in the office of
the undersigned.
Proposals shall be accompanied by a
certified check equal to ten per cent OF
the amount of bid.
The right is reserved by the Court
to reject any portion or all of any or
all bids.
County Court of Audrain County.
By r. B. Cauthorn, Clerk of County
Court. 9-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08

cribed property OF said defendant
Ishmacl Van Horn, if living. arises by
virtue of a defective deed of convey
ance from said Ismael Van Horn to
William a. Van Horn recorded in
Book al" at page 321 of the deed rec
ords of Audrain County, Missouri; and
if said Ishmael Van Horn be dead,
then his said interest in said described
property is claimed by his unknown
consorts, heirs, devices, donees, alien
ees, and immediate or remote, volun-
tary or involuntary grantees, thru MIN
the said Ishmael Van Horn, by devise,
descent or alienation.
That the aforesaid action is return
able on the first day of the next term
of said Court to be held at the Court
House in the City of Mexico in the
County and State aforesaid on the 2nd
day of June. 1919, when and where
you may appear and answer or other
wise defend such action; otherwise
plaintiffs petition will be taken as
confessed and judgment rendered ac-
cordingly.
(SEAL) Z. F. ELLIOTT,
9-4t Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
The Weekly Ledger
THREE SUITS FILED
WITH CIRCUIT CLERK
ELLIOTT THIS WEI

~AAAA
Three suits were filed with circuit
clerk Elliott Thursday to be tried at
the June term.
One suit was that of Arch Kelly vs..
Pierce Oil Corporation and Walker H.
LEST, defendant. Plaintiff charges in
the petition that defendant delivered
gasoline or other high explosive to
q grocery firm at Vandalia known as
C. D. Tully and Son, which was sup
posed to have been kerosene instead
of the gasoline. The petition further
states that he purchased the gasolena
from the grocery firm, which he sup
posed and the grocery firm supposed
was kerosine and that in attempting to
start q fire in the stove at his home,
the gasoline exploded, badly burning
him about the face and imparing the
sight in one of his eyes. He asks
$1,000 damages. Attorneys Gatson,
Hollingsworth, R. D. Rodgers and J.
w Burlington represent the plaintiff
Another suit is that of A. P. Green
Fire Brick Company VS.. Cleve and
Hanson Smith representing Smith
Brothers Automobile Co., suing TO
recover 1880 on an automobile truck
which plaintiff claims did not prove
satisfactory.
The third suit is that of J.. C. Diggs
Of Laddonia against the Chicago &
Alton Railroad Company for damages
to the amount of 1897 which the
plaintiff claims due him as a result Of
delay in shipment of 14O head of cat
tie on December 1O,1917 to the Ma
tional Stock Yards at Illinois.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
TRUSTEES SALE"

WHEREAS, Merit J. Johnson and
Nettie E. Johnson, his wife, by their
certain deed of trust, dated the 31st
day of March, 1918, and recorded in
the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in
and for Audrain County, Missouri In
Book 40 at Page 101, conveyed to the
undersigned TRUSTEE, the following
described Real Estate in the County Of
Audrain in the State of Missouri, to-
witt
Begin at Station No. "a, Survey
SAG, run thence Westerly 2.0612
chains, thence %Southerly 2.46 chains,
thence Easterly 2.06h chains, thence
Northerly 2.46 chains to the point OF
beginning, containing one-half (12)
acre more or less.
The above tract of land being other
wise known as Lot No. II, City Sur
vey No. As in Mexico, Audrain County,
Missouri and being the same tract
conveyed to Caleb Berry by Mary l.
Hall and husband by deed recorded in
Book 48 on Page 126 in Recorders
Office in and for Audrain County.
Missouri.
IN TRUST to secure the payment
of certain notes in said deed specified,
AMI WE1ENEAo, d PoAtiolA "h,
Indebtedness, secured by said deed OF
trust is now past due and remains I'M
paid.
of the legal holder of the said notes
and in pursuance of the conditions
of said deed of trust, the undersigned
TRUSTEE will sell the property a
bove described at Public vendue TO the
highest bidder for cash at the East
front door of the Court House
in Mexico, County of Audrain in the
| State of Missouri on
FRIDAY. THE 9TH DAY OF
MAY, 1919,
between the hours of 9 A. NJ, and
P. NJ, for the purpose of said trust.
C. W. EDMONSTON,
Q ~ Trustee
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
SGT. FRANK PORAWSKI
WILL BE IN MAMMOTH
NEW YORK PARADE

Sgt. Frank Porawski, son of Mrs
William Porawski of this city left
Sunday for New York where he will
take part in the Mammoth Victory Lib
erty Loan parade to be held there,
Sgt. Porawski will remain in New
York for two weeks when he will re-
turn to his camp, Lee Hall, Va. He is
a member of a Balloon Division and
will take part in the parade with the
22nd Balloon Division.
Sgt. Porawski is a fine young man
and has a large number of friends in
Mexico who will be glad to hear of his
good luck.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
ENGAGEMENT OF MISS ROTH
NIECE OF MRS. c. F. CLARK
ANNOUNCED IN ST. LOUIS

The st. Louis Globe Democrat of
Wednesday gives an account of the en-
gagcment of Miss Margaretha Roth,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Roth of 5154 Enright Ave, st. Louis
to Mr.. Ralph Bryan.
The engagement was announced at
a luncheon bridge Saturday given by
Miss Helen Etc, 6262 Arundel Ave.
Miss Roth is a graduate of Wash
ington University, class of last June
and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta
sorority. She is a niece Of Mrs. c.
F. Clark of Mexico and has visited
here on many occasions, having many
friends in this city.
Mr.. Bryan isaa son of Mrs. M. M.
Bryan of Meramec Street, a graduate
of Washington University, class Of
1913 and a member of the Sigma Al
pha Epsilon fraternity.
The wedding will be an event of the
fall, and Mr.. Bryan will take his bride
to Dallas, Texas, to reside.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
Executrix's Notice
Notice is hereby given that lie

Notice is hereby given that letters
testamentary upon the estate of
JACOB E. STAUFFER, Deceased,
have been granted the undersigned,
by the Probate Court of Audrain
County, Missouri, bearing date April
10th, 1919. 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 excluded
from any benefit of such estate, and
if such claims be not exhibited with
in one veal from the time of the pub
LEGATION of this notice, they shall be
forever barred. Sat
RHODA BALLEW,
EXecutrix.
First insertion April II, 1919.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08

tue of a deed Of trust from r. +.
Standerford to ]. W. Carson IN trust
for the use of j. W. Ritenour, record
ed in Book Il" at page $50 of the deed
records of Audrain County, Missouri;
if said j. W. Ritenour be dead then
his said interest in said described
property is claimed by his unknown
c~onsorts, heirs, devices, donccs, alien
ccs and immediate or remote, voiun-
tary or involuntary grantees through
him the said J. W. Ritenour, by devise,
descent or alienation.
That the aforesaid action is re-
turnabIc on the first day of the next
term of said Court to be held at the
Court House in the City of Mexico IN
the County and State aforesaid on the
2nd day of June, 1919 when and where
you may appear and answer or other
wise defend such action; otherwise
plaintiffs petition will be taken as
confessed and judgment rendered ac-
cordingly.
(SEAL) f. F. ELLIOTT,
9-4t Clerk of the Circuit Court,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
RISE IN RIVER CONTINUES
LOWLANDS OVERLOOKED;

LOUISIANA, Mo-, May 1.-The
river reached the 16-foot finch stage
Monday morning and is slowly rising.
Much damage has been done to the
low lands and hundreds of acres Of
fine wheat are in the water. There
seems to be a question as to how badly
it will be damaged, as the overflow
water is very cold and running.
Reports differ on the effect of the
frost and ice Saturday morning. Som
claim that the fruit crop is safe,
Strawberries are all right. Beans, po-
tatoes, tomatoes and grape vines werl
badly damaged or killed.
A light rain has been falling here
for two days that is greatly benefit
ing the wheat and grass.
CANT GLEANINGS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
BIG SHOE BILLS
CAN Be CUT

Il will always wear shoes with Ne6lin
Solos," writes Mr.. M. Newman of the
|. Newman Mfg. Co. of Minneapolis.
They are superior soles in every way.
waterproof, more comfortable and more
durable. After many months of wear
they remain in good condition"
MIR. Newman, and millions of others.
have found that the answer to the shoe
bill problem lies in getting soles that
wear a long time-Neolin Soles.
They are scientifically made, very
tough and yet have the other qualities
that soles should have-comfort and
absolute waterproofness. Get Neolin-
soled shoes for your whole family.
They are found nearly everywhere and
in all styles. Have worn shoes re-
paired with Neolin Soles. They are
made by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company, Akron, Ohio, who also make
Wingfoot Heels-guaranteed to out
--aor nv, rFhar haolC
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
State of Missouri,

State of Missouri,
County of Audrain,
In the Circuit Court, June Term,
1919.
Ida May Melton ......... Plaintiff
Joseph L. Melton ........ Defendant
The State of Missouri to the above
named defendant Greeting:
Now on this April %, 1919, comes
the plaintiff in the above entitled
cause and files petition duly verified
by affidavit herein, by leave of Court,
among other things plaintiff alleges
that defendant herein, Joseph L. Mel
ton, is a nonresident of the State of
Missouri. and cannot be served with
the ordinary process of law in this
State.
1t is therefore ordered by the Judge
Of the Audrain County Circuit Court
in term time, that publication be made
herein notifying the nonresident de-
PENDANT that plaintiff has commenced
suit against him in the Circuit Court
of Audrain County, Missouri, the oh
iect and general nature of which IS
to obtain a decree of divorce from
said defendant, on the grounds of gen.
cral indicnities and desertion, and
now you said nonresident defendant
are hereby notifiedlof the tendency Of
this suit, the object and general ma
ture thereof and unless you be and
appear at the next regular term of the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08

same to the undersigned executors 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 ex-
hibited within one year from the date
of the last insertion Of the publication
Of this notice. they shall be forever
barred.
April 10th, 1919, and all persons hav-
JOHN T. JERMAN,
9-4t Executor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
'OH, If COULD
BREAK THIS COLD!"
Almost as soon as said with
DR.. Kings New Discovery
Get a bottle todayl

The rapidity with which this city,
year-old family remedy relieves coughss
colds and mild bronchial attacks Is
what has kept its popularity on the
increase year by year.
This standard reliever Of colds and
coughing spells never loses friends. It
does quickly and pleasantly what it 10
recommended to do. One trial puts it
in your medicine cabinet as absolutely
Indispensable. Sold by all druggists:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
Married Here Wednesday.

Basil Price and Miss Alicia Masor
were married here Wednesday. The
announcement of the wedding which
has been known by only close rela-
tives, will come as a surprise to their
many friends and acquaintance over
the county. The ceremony took place
at the home Of the bride on East
Promenade street at $3.50 p. m. end
~theservice was read by Rev. H. P. At
kins Of the Christian church.
The Ledger extends congratula-
tons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that letters
of Administration upon the estate of
JAMES II. WATKINS, Deceased,
Have been granted to the undersigned,
by the Probate Court of Audrain
County, Missouri, bearing date the
18th day of April, 1919. .
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to him for allowance, within six
months from the date of said letters,
or they may be precluded from any
benefit of such estate; and if said
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date of the publication
of this notice, they will be forever
barred. VIM. IL: RA1, .
Attested by me. this 18th day of
April, 1919. E. A. SHANNON,
SIT Judge of Probate Court.
1st insertion April II, 1919.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

Thurman Chapman, ........ Plaintiff
VS.
Ishmael Van Horn, if he be living and
if dead, his unkonwn consorts, heirs,
devices, donees, ~alienees and i'm
mediate, mesne and remote, volun-
tary and involuntary grantees, De-
PENDANTS.
THE STATE OF MISSOURI to the
above named known and unknown de-
PENDANTS, GREETING:
You are hereby notified that an ac-
ton has been commenced against you
in the Circuit Court of the County of
Audrain and State of Missouri, af-
fecting the title to the following 1es-
cribed lands and tenements, to-wit:
The Northwest Quarter % of the
Northeast Quarter "a of Section
Thirteen (13). Township Fifty-two
(52), Range Eleven I'D West.
That the interest in the above des-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
neolinll.S oles
Grade Marx Reg. u. $. Pat. o.
CLIPPED LAMBS BRING s15.75.

CLIPPED LAMBS BRING $15.75.
That big sheep man, w. E. Cunning
ham of Audrain County, Mo-, market
ed 265 head of 80 ID. fed Western
lambs, that sold at $15.75 on the st.
Louis market Wednesday, which was
the top of our market. Mr.. Cunning
ham is a big sheep feeder and always
makes his lambs good before selling
them ,and very seldom fails to get the
top of the market. He vas very well
pleased Wednesday and he stated that
he always sent all of his lambs to the
st. Louis market, as he figures he
gets a better price here than any other
place. He has been in the lamb feed
ing business for a good many years.
Live Stock Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
Herbert Plunkett on Way Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Plunkett re-
ceived a letter from their son, Ensign
Herbert Plunkett, written from Sicily
stating that he expected to be in the
United States by the middle of May.
He had made a trip to Naples and
viewed the ruins of Pompeii and other
historic points.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
COrdingIy.
jSEAL) E. F. ELLIOTT,
Oft Clerk Of the Circuit Court.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate Of
ROBERT MERRITT LEV ELL1N,
Deceased,
Of Audrain County. Missouri, have
been granted the undersigned, by the
Probate Court Of said county, bearing
date of April Both, 1919.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance within six
months after date Of said Letters OF
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.
CARRIE D. LLEWELLYN,
Ia t Administrators.
Date of 1st insertion May Sth, 1918
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate Of
HARRY j. CANDY, Deceased,
of Audrain County, Missouri, have
been granted the undersigned, by the
Probate Court Of said county, bear
ing date of Dec. 9Th, 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 one year from
the time of the publication Of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
ANNE f. CANDY,
Administrators.
lst insertion April II, 1919. 8-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
500 Reward. 500

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased TO learn that there 70 at least
one dreaded disease thai science has
been able to cure In all its stages and
that 10 catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Medicine 10 taken internally n
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces OF h System thereby destroying
the foundation OF the disease. giving the
stitution and assisting nature In doing its
work. The proprietors v 30 much
faith In the curative power OF Halls
Hundred Dollars for any case that It fails
to cure. Bend for list Of testimonials.
Ohio. Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
About Rheumatism.

People are learning that it is only
a waste Of time and money to takc
medicine internally for chronic md
muscular rheumatism, and about
n~inty-nine out Of a hundred cases are
one or the other of these varieties.
All that is really necessary to afford
relief is to apply Chamberlain's Lini-
ment freely. Try it. 1t costs but IS
cents. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
Miss Erb Takes Vacation,

Miss Josephine Erb, day clerk at
the Alamo Hotel will leave for her
home in RushHill where she will spend
a months vacation with her relatives.
During her absence W. D. Mcclure of
Montgomery City will fill this position.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice IS hereby gwen that IInaI
settlement of the estate Of
CATHERINE FEGER, Deceased
will be made at the next term OF
of the Probate Court of Audrain
County, Missouri, to be held at Mex
leo, Missouri, on the second Monday
in May, 1919.
JOHN E. FEGER,
Administrator.
1st insertion April "a, 1919. 9-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
For A Week Stomach,

As a general rule all you need to do
is to adopt a diet suited to your age
anu occupation and to keep your bow
els regular. When you feel that you
have eaten too much and when con-
stipated, take one Of Chamberlain's
Tablets. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
testamentary on the estate of
I. J. JERNAN, Deceased,
were granted to the undersigned ex-
ecutors by the Probate Court of Au-
drain County, Missouri, bearing date
of Feb. 4th, 1919, and all persons hay
persons having claims against sad
estate are required to exhibit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08
Bowels Usually Cloggede

Regulate them with safe, sure, com.
Portable DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Correct that biliousncss, headache
sour stomach, tongue coat, by elimin-
ating the bowcl-cloggincss.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-05-08

W. F. Russell of Fulton was in Mex
leo visiting friends and attending to
business Friday. Mr.. Russell is CASH
Ter of the Southern Bank of Fulton.