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Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
CAUTHORN SCHOOL MEETING
Supt. Offutt Will Attend Community
Meeting Friday.

County School Superintendent Ed
C. Offutt travelled 100 miles the first
three days of this week in visiting
rural schools. He made inspection of
nine schools in the county during
hat time.
He went Friday to Cauthorn
School where there was a com
munity meeting, under the direction
of Miss Gladys Farber, the teacher OF
that school. Mark Burrows and Miss
Fidler of the Teachers College in
Kirksvlle, were present to take
part on the program.
Part of the days entertainment
was furnished by the Cauthorn
school, part by the Black School, OF
which Miss Lucille Gatewood is teach
er, part by the Edwards school
taught by Miss Roena Brown, an
part by the Cornett school, taught by
W. F. Clark. All teachers in the county
were welcome to the meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
For A Week Stomach.

If you have a weak stomach you
should eat sparingly of meats and
should be careful to masticate your
food thoroughly as digestion begins in
the mouth. Then take n Of Cham
berlain's Tablets Immediately after
supper for a few days. It will improve
your digestion and insure a movement
of your bowels. These tablets contain
no pepsin but strengthen the stomach
and enable it to perform its functions
naturally. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
WOULD FINE OR
|MPR|SON REDS
Senator Poindexter Introduces Bill
Making Seditious U%tterances a
Felony With Heavy
Punishment
AIMED AT I. W. w.

WASHINGTON, November 49,
The writing, printing, circulating or
utering of language urging the for
chile overthrow of the government
would be made a felony, punishable by
a fine not exceeding $4,000 or twenty
years Imprisonment, under a bill intro
duced Monday by Senator Poindexter,
Republican, Washington. The meas
ure was referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
Persons convicted Of destruction Of
private property or injury to a person
while engaged in an attempt against
oragnized authority would be senten-
ced to not more than forty years. I'M
p%risonment or fined $4,000.
Property owner permitting meet
ings where overthrow of the govern
ment was advocated would also be pun
iShed under the act, which provides a
penalty of death for anyone who by
violating the act cause the death OF
a person.
"The BILL" Senator Poindexter said
"is intended to enable the Unitec
States to protect it's functions anc
agencies from anarchy and Bolshe'
vism. 1t is aimed at organization;
such as the Industrial Workers of the
World and other unlawful organiza'
tons in the United States which have
been particularly active in recent
months"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
Eclipse Visible Here.

The sun appeared in %annular eclipse
early Saturday morning. 1t rose in
partial eclipse and was Swallowed
until about 9 o'clock. This eclipse
was visible over a arrow strip Of
territory beginning in Texas and
running over the West Indies just
north of South America, acros the
Atlantic Ocean and ending in West
ern Africa. The phenomenon was
only partially visible in this locality,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
To stop this thig is really hard,
But here SIGN -
A Foolish Bard.
e. CLARE
Woman tn Woman.

When a woman has been very much
benefited by a medicine she can hardly
refrain from telling other women about
it. Mrs. L. O. Seitz, Lima, Ohio, writes
81 have a very high opinion of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. My mother
had a severe bronchial cough for
months. After taking numerous cough
medicines without relief she wasfinally
cured by Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. l take pleacure in recommend
ing it," Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
Subject to CrOmn-

when my sop Charles was about
eight years of age he was subject to at
tacks of Group and | never felt safe
without a bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy in the house. That
remedy when given according to the
directions relieved him Immediately. l
can not praise Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy too highly" writes Mrs.
Charles London, Clayville, N. Y. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
ELEVEN ARE BAPTIZED.
Rev Jessie Performs Rite In Baptist
Church Here Wednesday Night.

The Rev. J. s. Jesse, pastor of the
Hopewell Church in Thompson, bap-
tiled, in the baptistry in the Mexico
church Wednesday night, eleven per-
sons who were converted in the evan
g~elistic meeting conducted by Rev.
Jesse in his church about two weeks
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

"A burnt child breads the fire." It's
said
But did you never hear
That all the harm that really comes
Is that produced by fear?
Oh fe. Should this poor boob deny
Himself of all the joys
Of life, because he scorched himself
When you and were boys?
On this drear day, November first
If ought there be who have a thirst
All they need do is go outside
And stand with mouths up-ope1
wide
And let the playful raindrops slide
On down their throats to their inside!
Should they forget, q fear the worst)
To close their mouths, I know they
burst.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

buttermilk. The butter capacity for
daily output has not been decided on
but it will be sufficient to more than
consume all the milk and cream de-
livered locally.
Hassen Bros, are to be congratula-
ted upon their enterprise and Mexico
is fortunate in having its dream re-
garding a creamery realized in such a
large and substantial way.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

ago. A large number of people came
from Thompson to be present at the
services.
The following persons were bap-
tized:
Robert Hoover, Jim Davenport,
Ernest Munk, Harry Meyer, A. N.
Ncff, David Faucet, Vera Squirting,
Francis Faucet, Mrs. Frank Hoover,
Katie Sheldon, George Neff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Field Cleeton, have
moved to this city from Thompson,
Mo-, and are now domiciled in the DR..
R. T. Gibbs property on N. Western
avenue. The Ledger joins Mexico pee
pie in general in welcoming MI. and
Mrs. Cleeton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
Contributes to Campaign.

The following is taken from We'd
nesday Evenings Columbia Missouri
ian:
"A report came last night that Otis
Purdy, of Mexico, Mo-, had made his
contribution to the statewide cam
paign, giving $500 for Christian Col
lege."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

Mrs. Chas. Arnold is i'll at her home
two miles northwest Of Mexico, and is
not able to be at her work at the COL
lector's office. She has tonsilitis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
Chamberlain TahIets-

People everywhere speak we'll of
Chamberlain's Tablets. II you are
troubled with indigestion or constipa-
ton give them a trial. You are GER
tain to be benefited by them. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Towne are hap
Ply over the arrival of a lovely little
daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

W. H. Paul, of Sedalia, son Of Mrs
W. I. Paul, of this city, is here or a
visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

Mrs. P. P. Young, of Martinsburg, is
in the Audrain Hospital. She was ~
Grated upon Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

Our we'll known PAL MER & BIsCHOF Garments of Quality are not hang
ing on the racks long They are going out every day People appreciate the
the values we IRE giving in this sale: This weeks COCO Suit Weather Buy your
Suit now and wear it this fine weather Another week or two selling the Coats
and Suits we have been selling, and the choice garmentsw will be picked up About
rs Suits left in stout Sizes Stylish garments ant greatly reduced prices Good line Child
rs Goats Ladies Wool and Silk Skirts Shirt Waists ETC.. Our big stock with plenty of re-
serve stock is making our sale hd up he. The 5h week OF the Big Sale now running big
the people are pleased we are apy-SO CONE.
Don't buy a dollars worth till you see our prices Now is the time to make that dollar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
MILLINERY GREATLY REDUCED

MILLINERY GREATLY REDUCED
One lot Velvet Shapes, choice 5000. .. -- $lO0
One lot Trimmed Hats up to $500 values, for 200
Millinery ornaments and trimmings at half price. This is your opportunity
DRESS O SALE
We will place on sale this week obout 500 yards Woo, Wool Mixed, Silk
and Cotton Fances, very desirable for childrenS DIR SSeS, 49c I'd.
You should see these-they won't last long
Ladies, Childrens, Boys Underwear-We have good stock of this under
wear and are saving you from 25c to ST. 90 per garment. About 40 Ladies
Fine Marino Union Suits, new fall merchandise. So so to 81 SO values re-
duced to $500 and 80 suit.
II One lot Ladies BIeached Fine Ribbed Fleeced Union
. TX Suits, good value at ST. SO on sale for Sc. ". " 100
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
Don't Buy a Dollars Worth of Goods
Until You See Our Prices

Ladies Coats and Suits, Misses, Juniors, Childrens and In
fants Coats, Shirts, Dresses. Shirt Waists, Blouses. Mid
dies, Silk and Cotton Petticoats, House Dresses, Kimonas,
Underwear. Sweaters, Millinery, Trimmed Hats, Furs, Fud
Sets, Silk and Cotton Hosiery, Corsets, Silk and Kid
Gloves, Muslin Underwear, Dress Goods, Silks, Wash Goods,
Curtain Good, Draperies, Outing Flannel, Shirtings, Cot
ton aBtts, Thousands OF yards OF Remnants, all at Prices
you may not see again in years to come.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-26

was present. and in his talk gave a brief outline of the aims and plans of this work in the future The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Valentine Murphy, who introduced MT. Branche with remarks in connection with the work. Mir. Br2nche spoke of the present need of AmericaniZation Among other things, he said the first thing for the general committee to do Tn each city or town was to have the chairman select or appoint members for the following four committees: Naturalization, education, social ac- tivities and community center. work and the housing problem. He also spoke of the necessity of first taking survey by the card system of the community to find these classes of people. The chairman, Valentine Mur phy was authorized by the meeting to appoint the sub-chairmen of these four committees. It was also voted that the chairman call the next meet ing of the executive committee at his discretion, at which time it is hoped a larger number will attend than were there Tuesday night.
 Miss Mary J. Harris of Hewitt street has accepted a position in one of the large depaytment stores in Hartford and left town early this week to take
 up her new work.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred L. Avery, MT. and Mrs, Charles A. Taunton and Mrs. | Martha B. Burnham of this city were l in New York city on Tuesday, attend 1 ing the funeral of Nathan C. Billings 1 a brother of Mrs. Burnham. MT. Bill lings was born in Scotland, Conn.,. and l is well remembered by many in this vicinity.
 Every member of the board of di-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-26

in November, 1915, and entered the en- ploy of the local telephone exchange in the capacity of contract agent. La ter he was appointed collector, filling both positions capably and the new appointment comes as a promotion for his earnest and conscientious work. Mir. and Mrs. Clifford with their three children have made their home at 375 Pleasant street, and for the present, Mrs. Clifford and the children will re- main here. Mir Clifford is d member of Obwebetuck lodge, No. 16, and of Windham Encampment No. 10, l. o. o. r., and has been a tireless worker for the interests of these two lodges. He is also a member of the Sous of Vet erans. MT. Clifford, during his stay in this city, has made many friends through his pleasing personality and is also -rell known in Norwich and New London and will have the best of all for his continued success.
 Albert Haas, an agent for the fed eral board on vocational training, was in town Tuesday, comforting with the home service department of the local Red Cross; also the free employment service bureau. on the vocational training of disabled soldiers and sail ors Any soldier or sailor, who was disabled in any form or manner dur ing his service in the war, may take advantage of this training by filling out his application on the. proper blanks, which may be obtained from the local Red Cross home service de- partment. or H. J. Martindale of the free employment service office.
 Fred H. Williams of this city re- ceived word Tuesday of the sudden death of his sister in Canterbury.\
 A good sized gang of men was woN1- ing ou the state road between this city and ,Norwich Tuesday on the section from this c ' 10 Williams crossing. Tho road is al fair shape all f." way and thoroughly dried out at / pres ent time There is a cona-,Grable amount of work, patching and grad ing, to be done to put the road ill pro- per shape for the coming season. Much interest is being taken by the members of the local Knights of Co., lumbus in the state convention of the councils of the order to be held z Put nam with Cargill council, in hdy At the convention the name of John M
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-26
SOUTH WINDHAM

The notes of Phoe5e bird were heard last week. quite unusual at this time of the year as this b,Nd generally comes during the summer months.
 Victor Chamberlin, who $ in the medical department in New York has been at the rome of hfs parents. Mir. and Mrs. Charles Chanherlfn for a brief visit.
 Daniel Ives and family of TVilliman- tic spent Sunday at the home of MT. Ives father, D W. Ives.
 Mir. and Mrs. Southerla1h, Mrs. J. B Smith and Miss Esther 9osephson have been III with grip colts Mrs. Hanney of Union 5s the guest of her sister. Mrs. Helen Tubbs. Miss Ruth Keller of Hartford was tEe guest of Ter aunt. Mrs. H. E. Card
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-26

rectors of the Willimantic Chamber of commerce was present at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Nothing more than routine business of the board was taken up. At the meeting Dr. John T. Black of Hartford. secre- tary of the state board of health, was announced as the speaker at the next regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Another very successful whist was given Tuesday night in Odd Fellows hall by Obwebetuck lodge, No. 16, l. 0. o. F. Twenty-siX tables of progressive whist were played and the evening was pleasantly passed by the players Twenty-Five hands were played. At the close of play refreshments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-26
f inc school A large. interested au-

of the school A large, interested au dience was present at the exercises.
 The attendance of members at the meeting of the local -Americanization committee in the Chamber. of Com merce rooms Tuesday evening was somewhat disappointing, there being a very few there; nevertheless, II. R, Brancte, who is district agent of the AmGricaniza ton department Of the state council oe defense of Hartford,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-26

Il will he a great surprise and cause Tor regret to the Thany friends of To- fen c. Clifford, Jr., of this city to learn that he is to leave town to become eX- change manager of the Manchester and Rockville telephone exchanges of the Southern New England Telephone com pany. The change in positions takes pffect next Monday. Mir. Clifford came 10 this city from Nfillers Falls, Mass,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-26
FOR LUNbAGO
Try Musterole. See How Quickly It Relieves

You just rub Musterole in briskly, and usually the pain is gone-a delicious, soothing comfort comes to take its place.
 Musterole is clean, white ointment, made with oil of mustard. Use 1t instead of mustard plaster. Will not blister.
 Many doctors and nurses use Muster. ole and recommend 1t to their patients.
 They wiil gladly tell you what relief it gives from sore throat, bronchitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion, pleurisy. rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprans, sore muscles, bruises, chiiblains, frosted feet, colds of the chest (t often prevents pneumouia). Always dependable.
 30 and 60c jars; hospital size S2,50
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-26
WTLLiMANTTC { Norwich Bulletin WiIIiraantic Office, g Church St. Telephone 1o5.
What Is Going On Tonight.

American Benefit Society. Williman- tic Lod-s, No. 120, meets at 792 Main street.
 Windham Encampmeat. No. 10, I. Q. O. F., meets at S07 Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-26

over Sunday.
 Albert Oman was in Boston the past week and attended the automobile show.
 Mrs. Sarah Street ot Sufield and son. Russell Street. of the U s. army spent q day recently with local rela- tives.
 Mir and Mrs. Morris Golden of Will limantic called on friends here Sun day afternoon.
 w. r. Barstow and James Larkham were in SouthGridge Saturday on bus- mess.
 HaFtford.-The Hartford times has completed the purchase Of the land and buildings known as Nos. to is Prospect street The property will be Utilized as. , site Tor a modern news DaT,ar DIant
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-06
LEAGUE
MUSICAL SERVICE

The Epworth League of First
Methodist Episcopal Church will hold
a special musical service tomorrow
night at 7:15 p. m. Besides congre-
gational singing, the Epworth League
choir, under the leadership of Miss
Frances Rullman, will render Wake
Thee o. Zion by Berridge, and MY
Righteousness" by Leech. Mrs. P. e.
Hemke, wife of Professor Hemke. of
the Naval Academy, will sing solo,
abide With Me-" Mr. j. X. Davis, a
candidate for the Naval Academy. will
also sing solo entitled, Let There
Be, Peace" and Mrs. Roland Childs.
always appreciated by an Annapolis
audience. will sing "He Shall Lead His
Flock from Hendels Messiah. The
fourth department of the league, under
the leadership of the vice-president of
that department, Miss Nell Ennis, has
arranged the program.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-06

Il A delightful oyster supper was held
last night at Jacksonville, at the vii
lnxe hall. There was a good crowd in
Attendance, despite the cold weather.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-06
DIR. SMITHS BIBLE
LECTURE TOMORROW

Attire having suspended the Sunday
morning Bible Glass at the Presbyter
ian Church last week. Prof. G. AL
phonso Smith will resume his lecture
tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock in the
church auditorium.
The subject of DR.. Smiths lecture
tomorrow will be the Book of Acts.
He has asked all who attend the lee
ture to read the book tefore coming
to the class.
These lectures are well worth
while. They are instructive, enter
tanning and the subject matter is
presented in such a wonderful style
and mannerism as to make a marked
impression on the hearers. and to give
them a new and keener interest in the
Bible.
The opportunity of hearing Prof.
Smith give these Bible lectures is. in
deed rare one and one that cannot
come but once in a lifetime
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-06
TWO DEATHS OCCUR
AT COUNTY HOME

Since the meeting of the Board of
Trustees yesterday at the Anne Arun-
del County Home. South River. there
have been two deaths.
AT an early hour this morning,
George Henry Cullemt er. white. aged
rs years. passed away AT the Home
Death was due 10 the infirmities of
age. The deceased was committed TO
the Home last July. from the z ghth
district He is survived ty frother
His remains will he taken 10 Friend
ship for burial this afternoon.
Another inmate of the County Home
TO die during the night was Samuel
Parran. colored. aged about 20 years.
The old man has been practically bed
ridden for the past year or more. and
that he has lived 10 the present time
is almost a miracle. as he has been
paralytic for two and half years.
Death was directly due 10 paralysis.
His remains will lie buried in the lot
al the Home. Rev. j. A. Briscoe. pas
tor of Mt Moriah A NJ T. Church. a
colored preacher of Annapolis. has
heen asked TO hold the funeral service.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-06
WILL SING AT
TABLET UNWILLING

Charles Sherman, tenor, of Anna
polls, has been invited to sing tomor-
row at the exercises at Calvert Hall,
College, Baltimore. at the unwilling of
a tablet to the memory of the students
who fought and died in the War of
Liberation.
Cardinal Gibbons will preside, and
the chief address will be by Vice
President Marshall Several U. S.
Senators and Congressman who have
been invited are expected to make
short speeches.
Mr. Sherman will sing tenor solo.
May God be With Our Boys Tonight"
by Witmark, and Song of Sleep" by
Lord Henry Somerset
After the program luncheon will be
served at Hotel Rennert.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-06
TAXPAYERS TO DISCUSS
ANNEXATION QUESTION

A meeting of members of the West
Annapolis Community Improvement
Association has been called for Mon
day evening. The prime object of the
meeting will be to discuss questions
in relation to annexation to Annapo-
lis, which is one of the projects
launched by the City Charter Commits
sion recently named by Mayor Levy.
Just how the people of the village
stand-whether they would be taken
into the corporate limits of the city,
or prefer to remain as it is entirely
under the county-is not known. but
is understood the majority of the tax
paying citizens are opposed to annex
alton. The meeting is booked to be
held in Firemen's Hall beginning at
o'clock.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-06

the local naval station are now near
ing completion, and some will be oc-
cupied within few days. The houses
are OF bungalow design. Pending the
completion of minor details OF work,
a number of the officers have been
either living temporarily in Annapo-
lis, or committing to and from Wash
ington.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-06
NOTICE

Due to extreme scarcity of
sugar and our supply being near
~ exhausted, we will hereafter
sell sugar on Wednesday of each
week, only, and then to our reg
ular customers. Sugar will not
be sold to children, unless they
are known by our statesmen.
dS w. F. CHILDS & SON.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-06
Next Auto License Examination

The next examination for licenses
for automobiles. motorcycles and all
other motor vehicles, will be held in
Annapolis on Saturday, December 20,
from 2 to p, M
These examinations are held in the
ONCE of the Superintendent of Public
Buildings, one of the lower rooms Of
the State House Annex. on the side
opposite the entrance to the Executive
Mansion.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-06
HOUSES ARE
PRACTICALLY COMPLETE

Portable houses which the Govern
ment has erected on the grounds of
what is known as the old Government
Farm, near the Naval Hospital and
the Marine Barracks, for the accom-
mediation of the large number of ma
val officers now attached to duty at
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-06

Tomorrow is expected to be the rec
ord day at Maryland Avenue Method
lst Episcopal Church, the Rev Emmett
R. Spencer. pastor. 1t will be the
Every Member Present" Sunday. and
the church edifice is expected to be
crowded with all the old members, as
well as the new there The pastor
will be assisted by the Rev. H. F.
Cory.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-06

Where ignorance is bliss it's folly
to be one of those fellows who know
it all.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-06
yestry Meets Tomorrow

The vestry of ST. Anne's Church
will meet tomorrow after the II
o'clock service.