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Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-25
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
STATE OF MISSOURI,

COUNTY OF AUDRAIN,
In the Probate Court for the Coun-
ty of Audrain and State of Mo, Nov.
Term, 1919.
F. A. Sannebeck, Administrator of
the Estate of Katherine Sannebeck,
Deceased, Order of Publication.
+, A. Sannebcck, Administrator Of
the Estate of KATHERINE Same
BECK, deceased, presents to the Court
his petition praying for an order for
the sale Of so much of the Real Estate
of said deceased as will pay and satisfy
the remaining debts due by said estate
and yet unpaid for want of sufficient
assets, accompanied by the accounts,
lists and inventories required by law
IN such case on examination whereof
1t is ordered that all persons interested
IN the estate Of said deceased be noti-
ned that application as aforesaid has
been made, and that unless the ,on-
trary be shown on or before the first
day of the next term of this Court to
be held on the 9th of February next,
an order will be made for the sale of
the whole, or so much oT the Real Is
tate of said deceased as will be suri-
cicnt for the paym~N. e laid debts;
and it further ordered that tbis M
Ilce be published in some newspaper
m this county for four weeks before
the next term of this Court.
STATE OF MISSOURI.
COUNTY OF AUDRA1N,
l. E, a. SHANNON, Judge of the
Probate Court held in and for said
County, hereby certify that the above
IS a true copy Of the original Order Of
Publication therein referred to as tbo
sam appears of record in my office.
witness my hand as Judge and the
seal OF u said Court. Done at my
ONCE IN Mexico, Mo, in said County,
TINS 18th day of December, A. D., 1919,
(SEAL) E. A, SHANNON
40 A.
Judge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-25

Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Smith, of Mon
roe County, visited their daughter,
Miss Orah Smith in Mexico this week.
Miss Smith is the assistant to the
City Collector.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-25

A marriage license was issued
Thursday to Warren Jennings, of
Wellsville, and Miss Laura H. Stur-
CART, Of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-25
HALEY Gregory is spending the
Christmas holidays in this city.


Try Chamberlain's Tablets for in.
digestion. They are easy to take and
most agreeable in effect. They only
cost a quarter. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-25
TEA TOWELS For XMAS,

What is nicer than dozen tea towels
for a Xmas present. Forty eight
pound flour sacks five cents each.
d2w1 VIM. POLLOCK NJ. & E. co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-25

We have a few Safety deposit boxes
in our Vault for rent. A. G. BARNES
&SON. 299-3t W.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-25

Harper Van Ness is here to spend
the holidays with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Van Ness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-25
Respectfully,
Mr.. AND MRS. o. A. WALKER, Sr.
1911 Twenty-Ffth St.

c. H. Schaible of Del Rio will spend
the winter with his sister, Mrs. O.
A. Walker, 1905 Twenty-ifth street.
Galveston paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-25

Marques Wallace is home for the
holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-25

Joe Pitcher of Wellsville, was here
on business Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-25

f. NJ. Boyes of Auxvasse was a bus
mess visitor in this city Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-25

Misses Carrie and Eoberta Sproul
are home from Colorado Springs.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

and, gliding to tho door Of the lighted
room, burst 1t In.
"What are you doing here?" he
shouted out. Hands up!"
It was rather Z weak than an evil
face that confronted him. It's owner
looked crestfallen, rather than sullen.
IL was looking for something to
eat" he stammered out.
"That's likely outside Of the kitch-
en-, isn't it, now!" snarled Marsh
derisively.
swell then, finding nothing in the
kitchen hoped could pick up some
little trifle that would bring me a
meal. Say. I'm not a genuine bad
one. I never touched a cent that was
not my own until this very day. And
this has so shamed me, that all I ask
is strength to carry back what tool"
"Yah" jeered Marsh. "Sort Of rob-
bling Peter to pay Paul, hey3 Now
then, I'll run no risks Of your turning
on me. Empty your pockets" and the
man disgorged a rusted jackknife
and something that glowed with the
CLINT Of gold.
Back to yOnder corner" ordered
Marsh raspingly. whats thisT' and
his nimble fingers clutched a locket
and chain the other had placed ON the
table.
1T isn't yours, nor mine!" burst out
the intruder. "Say, must take that
back where 1t belongs. Listen to me.
It was ten miles down the road. in
a wretched little howell. In the front
room was pale, wearied woman at
tending to her sick husband. In a
back room was little angel Of a girl
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

to the salesman. II shall want some
special records made and I'll see you
later"
TITS bold scheme" soliloquized
Warren, and proceeded straight back
to the toy store. He sought out the
salesman. Nov. as I understand It."
he said, "a regular baby photograph
device inside the doll makes 1t say
all those cute things. when you op-
crate button?'
"That's it." acceded the clerk.
"And can have special record
nader"
Surely. We can attend to that
for YOU"
Warren met Nellie on the street the
day before Christmas. and she men,
toned the fact that she had been very
much disappointed as to the Christmas
tree they had received, 1t being stray
gly and understood.
why" spoke Warren eagerly, II
saw the finest layout Of trees down at
Chester only yesterday, Miss Deere.
I haven't thing to do the rest of
the day. Won't you deputize me to
help give the little ones good timer"
Warren arrived at the Deere home
with the tree and various packages.
He helped Nellie trim the tree. He
operated the talking doll to even the
wOnderment Of Mr.. and Mrs. Deere,
who at ten o'clock indulgently re-
tired.
Warren began to act nervous. He
had placed new record specially
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17
/ FINALLY SUBDyE FOREST FIRE
Thousands Of Volunteers Overcome
conhaoration Which Threatened
Overwhelming Destruction.

A forest fire that threatened, in Is
days of unimpeded destruction, to con-
sumo the whole of Angeles national
forest, In southern California, was
finally brought under control by the
desperate efforts of hundreds of vOlun-
teers. The unceremonious drafting of
curiosity seekers swelled the ranks of
the fighters until, in one district alone,
around Pomona, more than 1000 were
working day and night to stay the on
rushing flames. The kindling of tre-
mendOus back fires at critical points,
guided by airplane inspection, sue
ceeded in holding the fires within the
originating area. Many resorts and
summer homes were menaced, but
only few cabins were lost. AS re-
suit of the fire, the city waterworks
of Pasadena Is to be protected by q
giant firebreak, which will be con-
structed Immediately by the rangers
of the United States forest service
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

tell you, and can't say It. Won't you
please listen to what my little friend
here. the doll, will say for me, and
then maybe-maybe you'll say some
thing. too"
Dear Nellie, love you. I know
that you are star high above me,
and the best man In the world ur-
worthy of. you; but can give you
every luxury and add the greatest one
Of ali-love. Say It's not altogether
hopeless"
Nelly blushed peony red. Then she
smiled slightly, almost quizzically.
She moved four steps. They brought
her directly under the mistletoe. War
rem arose to his feet.
"Oh. Nellie!" he cried, syou-you
didn't get under that mistletoe on pur-
pose7"
She hung her head embarrassed, vet
inviting. He stole to her. brave as
lion. He circled her waist with
his arm. She Struggled closer; he
pressed his lips to hers.
"Oh. a merry Christmas to all tn,
world" he jubilated expansiv.ly. anf
In the accents there was the cheer o,
q happy. hnppy man.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

child, asleep on torn thin blanket
I noticed the chain and lOcket around
the child's throat. sneaked up and
took II. I've wife and two little
tots in the city; lost my job and was
trninping. looking for work. was
frantic as l thought Of their wretched
Christmas and hurried away to sell
the trinket and steal ride home on
the bumpers. Don't shoot!' fol
Marsh. opening the locket and scan
ming the portrait within shook from
head to foot, and with glazing eyes
viewed the locket as though it were
some boding wrath.
All! how 1t recalled to him the
bright, sunny-faced daughter he had
shut out from heart and home the day
she eloped with Rodney Blair. He
had never sought to learn of her fate.
And now the locket she had worn he
had strangely found. cherished. and
projected by her little child with his
picture still in II.
my man." he said. ''if you will take
me to where you found the people
you tell of. your dear ones shall have
Christmas, indeed"
-I'li do that for nothing" half
sobbed the penitent fellow.
Little Cora Blair was s0bbing in
her mothers arms as Adam Marsh
reached the doorstep Of the home Of
the unfOrtunates. He heard her say:
"Oh, mamma, can't we search for my
pretty locketf Every night when I
say my prayers and ask blessing
for the dear grandfather l have never
seen, shall miss seeing his picture"
Merry Christmas and-forglve-
ness!" spoke Adam Marsh. pushing
the door open. "Alice. I've come to
make up for my cruelty and neglect"
And when the penitent had faithful
~ returned from the village stores
with a heaping basket full Of Christ
mas cheer and gifts for the little
one Marsh had ordered. he sta tied for
the city with warm. snug roll Of
bank notes In his hand.
''Now for my own home and the
Merry Christmas of my dear ones I"
he jnbilated. "Oh. TIL never stray
AWAY from the straight path and them
gain" and In wild ecstasy he sang
n accord with the Ginning bells:
Peace on earth and good will to-
wards all meni"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17
GOLD LOST TO THE WORLD
Destruction Of Precious Metal Practi-
caiiy Goes On Without ceasina,
Either Day or Night.

Every ship that goes to the bottom
takes with her a certain amount of
gold. 1t may be only few pounds
worth or-as in the case of the IA
nous Lutlne-a million may be lost in
minute.
Every fire that occurs means a de-
struction Of gold, and there is never a
minute, day or night, when scores Of
human habitations are not burning.
London alone has 2,4OO fires yearly.
Besides all this, there is the matter
Of boarding. In countries where banks
are not found in every town, the peo-
pie who have gold hide or bury it. In
many cases they die without reveal
Ing the hiding place. In this way
India alone swallows up more than
100000 worth of gold yearly, China
more than this, while Africa is at pres
ent absorbing gold in this way at a
rate Of more than million pounds q
year. The money is paid as wages to
Kafir laborers at the mines, and by
them carried away TO their kraals,
whence 1t never returns.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

= don't understand wAy you an
here. MisD Aiken. but you are going t.
take the next train with me to your
mothers home. You have lost that
.baby-doll' eapression. How strange
that the little picture sirl and you
should be the same. why, one Of the
Inducements that Jack offered me was
that biz sister would 30 home for
Christmas. ri run 10 and buy that
doll, and then We will proceed to Miss
Hollister's."
A. they entered Miss HOLSTERS
apartment. they uttered . cry Of sur
prise. for standing In the middle Of
the room was Z child.
"Why. here's just the one We are
looking for. Here's . beautiful doll for
you'll Look, little one r. said Miss Hol.
lister.
Boys don't want dolls" cried the
tot: "they want soldiers and guns. and
steam cars. and
"But why are you dressed like . IL
tie girli"
because my father don't know any
better. He left me home ill alone on
Christmas. 20 just came In here-the
turkey smelled 20 good"
Suddenly q voice was heard, full Of
anxiety. asking: .Is my boy herer
"Yes." said Miss HOLSTER; ''coms
right In"
John !" she added In great aston
ishment.
Eyes. Mary" said the man ITO thinb
! have found You after all these years.
Ny wife died last year. and this u al'
! have he said. pointing to the boy
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

Mary, 10 It too late for you to take
both Of us for Christmas present r.
"How wonderfully This Christmas
was 20 lonely. and now It Il so full Of
happiness. had always hoped for q
chance to explain everything. but when
heard you were married, thought
there was no chance"
"Comei Let's all 20 In to- dinner
and talk It over"
Eyes," said Mr.. Merton. II was Just
telling Miss Aiken that when we know
each other better. maybe I will give
Johns sister something better than .
doll"
"Take It from me. Miss Aiken" said
Mr.. Merton. .'the best II yet to be, and
Christmas bells AZ well as wedding
bells. may ring out the same merry
tune for all of u.s."
ITO be able to sing or write may be
all right, Miss Aiken, but think to
write the words wife or mother after
ones name. Is more important than
writing the best sellers ever written"
added Miss Hollisters
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17


wonder 1t did all these things, for,
when Warren Brill asked the price,
the salesman replied:
"Seventy-five dollars, SIR"
"Whew!" aspirated Roy Burton, who
had accompanied Brill on his Christ.
mas shopping tour.
"Tll take It," said the latter.
why, you've gone clear daffy." re-
monstrated Burton. you've got no
little ones at home"
"N-no. that's So" replied Warren in
his dif1dent, hesitating way, 'but, you
see," and he grew flustered-"Miss
Deere"
'.Ehl Nellie Deere3 Surely you're
not thinking Of giving that grown up
beauty a dollT'
"Oh, dear not" answered Brill,
and he fluttered like frightened
schoolboy. II wouldn't dare to offer
her gift. I was thinking Of present.
ing the doll to her little niece, Dor
othy. ! hope Miss Deere won't resent
my taking such liberty. OF course
we're quite friendly"
Friendly" interrupted Burton.
THAT'S putting 1t mildly. Why, every
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

4 u - y Cant uno someone equally
aonely."
suitins the action to the words, Miss
Hcllister donped her coat and left the
hogse. calling to the maid. "Probably
III bring home some guests for din
ner.s
Looking along the street for some
9ne to share her loneliness she spled
= young girl walking listlessly along.
apparently without any destination. ~
Y she had missed altogether the Joy.
ems meaning Of the holiday.
"Merry Christmas" she said putting
Ger hand forward. The girl paused 4
second. and then repeated. 'Merry
Christmas," adding. 1T may be merry
1Ol y0u but not for me-"
why are you 20 lonely on such .
glorious dayr said Miss HOLSTER.
@tks cir Just seems to Jingle with
se<iant light"
1T seems strange to tell ones
troubles TO . stranger. but / left
home because thought could sing,
and have been unsuccessful In my
attempt. and am too proud to let
M folks know. When ! think Of the
tres II home--ths turkey dinner. and
sR;y myself missing. I Just can't bear
4" Her big blue eyes oiled with
tears.
.Cheer up. girliei No one can en-.
~ Christmas day alone. You can
only have merry Christmas II others
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

body knows you're
In love with Nell
lie, and the way
she favors your
company shows
how she regards
you"
"Oh. do you
think SO, positive
ly?" gasped War
rem. His face was
. vast map Of
longing hope. "You
don't know how
how happy you
make me. Just put
the doll aside,"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

Dy MS side, his
finger on the but
ton. Nellie was
looping a string
made to order In
side the doll. He
set 1t on a chair
Of holly near the
folding doors. She
looked at him
strangely as he
said:
Miss Deere
Nellie, I ha v .
something to say
to you-that is
veS-SOmofhin0 ~
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

3 3 Oils r q r
gianf I'd up from her
paper. that's pretty
good ADVICE" she muir.
INJURED - she read the
words once again.
" The custom Of for
getting o q eself and
making merry with 9TH
ers and for others II .
Vie and wholesome
oI.e.' /" u believe ri.
stroll along the streets
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17
BUYING UNSUITABLE TIES
Tragedy Enough In Such Christmas
pressnts Purchased BY Woman, but
They Might Do Worse.

look at the trouble that Il being
stored up there" sneered the morbid
pessimist as he pointed to a group
of women around the necktie counter.
1T would be funny" he continued.
III Il were not 20 tragic. Why It Is
that lovely woman with all her eye
for the beautiful and with all her
accomplishments cannot select a neck
tie for q man Il one Of the things
that rank with the unfathomable mys-
teries Of life. ] would sooner send q
blind man to buy me a warranted
sound" horse than I would enlist the
services Of q woman to select neck
tie.
'sThink Of the fat men that win wake
up on Christmas morning to find in
their stockings q delicate emaciated
baby pink necktie that viii look like
. consumptivsl shoestring when It re-
poses on their bountiful expanse Of
white shirt bosom. Then on the other
hand. Bones. the human skeleton win
probably get delirium tremens when
he h made the recipient Of q spotted
necktie big enough to make q shawl
for grandmom. OF course nothing
win do for the nice. dignlfed old gen.
tleman who never wears anything but
I little black bow. but flowing sash
q passionate hue. Willie. the gay
sport. on the other hand. will get some
thing that would look nice on grandpa.
and 70 II win 90 on down the line.
"Oh. the Christmas necktiei What
tragedies are written In thy name |"
The pessimist paused.
Then he added thoughtfully: n
would. though, rather have my wife
buy me necktie than pick out my
cigars."-Philadelphia inquirer.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

tide suggestions and tried to glory in
scouting the humanizing influence of
home, social friendship and "the folly
called Lowell" Then he came to sud-
den halt and sprang behind tree.
There was a light in the room where
he slept. Against the lamp light there
was outlined the figure Of a roughly
dressed man standing at an open bu-
reau. Marsh stole to the kitchen,
took down an ancient horse pistol,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

An old bachelor says 1t is better
to die for woman than to live with
some of them
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17
surprlss In store Tor Santa.

Jack--We've put the chest OF draw
ers in front Of the fireplace.
Harold-YS1.
Jack-You tied the string to the
handle Of the door,
Harold-Yes; aid ! lied the other
end Of the string to the Watering.
Jack-Then we. ought to find cut ths
real facts about Santa OxuA
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

A dog makes almost as much noise
when he barks as a man does when
he banks his shins.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

Little bews who throw stones grow
up and become critics.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17
The Way to Them

"Why did you ask the waiter if he
knew of any barnyard termlnals?"
That's the code for cocktails"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

Ulrrtatntas
04tntra
(copyrisht.)
D Q. r. PfEiFFER

HE village chimes rang
out a mellow strain
clear and vibrant AZ
golden beads dropped
into a crystal dish.
but Adam Marsh drew
his worn fur cap down
closer about his ears
and scowlingly took a
shortcut towards his
desOlate home.
He had neither
chick nor child. only
money. He hardened
his soul against yule-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-12-17

(Copyrlsht)
D J. Z. SHERW1N

HERE never was such
a doll. 1t was the very
acme Of toy invention.
classic Of features,
graceful of form. ap-
pareled in materials
Implications Of the
latest modes of fash
ion. Flexible of joints,
some inner mechan-
ism moved eyes and
lips, and then 1t talked
-talked7 Bless you!
yes, In the clearest
childish accents. No
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-22
INAUGURATION HAD TO WAIT
Why George Washington Was Not Formally Made President Until
 April 30, In 1769.

Although March 4 is the date Set by law for the ceremony of the inaugura- tion of our presidents, there was one occasion when the rule was not ob- served, for George Washington was in- augurated on April 30, 1780, instead of March 4.
 When the Constitution had been ratified by the requisite number of states the Continental congress by resolution of September 13, 1788. set the first Wednesday of the following March (March 4. 1789) as the ''time for commencing proceedings" under the new form of government.
 Owing to delays of various kinds, such as difficulties of travel, etc., mem bers of the first congress were very slow to assemble in New York, and 6 quorum of both houses was not ob- tained until April 6. The counting of the electoral vote, the notification of Washington of his election to his high office. and his Journey from Mount Vernon to New York took until April 23, and his inauguration was set for April 30.
 His term of office was, however, con strued as having commenced on March 4, the date set by the Continental con gress for the inauguration of, the new government. and so 1t came to an end on March 4, 1793, although it lacked nearly two months of the four years provided for by the Constitution New York Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-22
AT VALLEY FORGE.
Makeshift Abodes Aford- : ed Little Shelter to Pa-
 triot Army.

\ VIEW standards of comfort, even
 IN luxury, were established by A the government in building the soldiers barracks in the great military camps. The mems sleeping quarters, for instance, were designed by experts to meet special demand, and the sanitary problems have been worked out with the greatest care.
 When Washington's army, after struggling through the snow, reached
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-22
6arrack of Washineton's Day.

Valley Forge, they found little or no shelter. Even Washington slept for diers were set to work at once to build shelters to protect them against the intense cold. A prize of SIP was of fered by Washington for the first hut to be completed in the quickest and most workmanlike manner. The huts were built of logs cut in the neighbor- ing forest and at first covered with canvas and later with straw.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-22

Steve Oros has purchased John Ol- sons shoe repairing outfit and is now ready fof business at Tom Hubbert's tailor shop. 18-6t
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-22

At smoker given by the Nenana Commercial club the members of the club and other guests were enter tained by diversified program. What would seem to us the most interest ing thing on the program was an action song by bevy of young ladies. The Nenana News says: "The squad was in undress uniform of the United States infantry, without blouses; the field marshal alone being fully dressed. To the inevitable encore the beautiful squad was led into action once more by their charming com mander and the last verse of the song was rendered" After this unrestrict- ed view of so much female loveliness, the speech made by John A. Davis of the bureau of mines at Fairbanks, ad- vocating the establishment of a cen tral power station at Lignite to sup ply the surrounding country with electricity must have been rather an anti-climax. These smokers are to be given periodically, but 1t is not known whether the same number will be on the bill or not.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-22

Plans are being worked out to pay of the indebtedness on St. Joseph's hospital at Fairbanks. The debts amount to about $40,0O0 If some arrangement can not be made the place will have to close down.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-22

There is lost horse wintering in the upper reaches of the Tolat river in the Kantisha country. The horse has been seen by several prOspectors. He has a halter on his neck. He was in good condition and it is thought he will come through the winter all right, as there are bare patches from which the snow has been blown where he can feed. .-,..
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-22

The Daily Times job plant Is we'll equipped for all classe of com mercial printing.