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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-06
FREELING CHECKS
UP STATE FUNDS
Has Leecraft Prepare List
Showing How Monies
Are Deposited

IVY NHHn' ihttd IfeNH4 STATE wire.
OKLAHOMA CITY. oct 5.-s. =.
Freezing, stste attorney general.
this afternoon wrote TO a. Nj Ice
craft state treasurer, asking for u
list of banks used az state dcposi-
'prioa with the amount OF state
money dcpoitcd with each adding
that no wished also a notation
showing such banks az tho attorney
general has consented to as state de-
pOsitorios"
The doiEnntion ot banks 70 be
state repositories rs authorized by
statute to bo made by tho state
treasurer, the governor and the at -
torney general. 1,eccraft said to
night he was preparing tho list and
VIII have 1t ready Thursday
THE present Repositories wcro so
designated when the statute became
affective several years ago and there
has been no recent change IN banks
on the list" IocCraft said. IL mako
frequent reports of funds In each
depository TO the governor and ! am
glad TO furnish a copy to anyone
clso who wishes ono. am not
aware uf any provision giving any
ono except the treasurer any con
troll over the amounts that may be
placed In tho banks designated as
Repositories Possibly those who as-
sist IN designating tho deposItorios
have the right to cancel the desig
nation"
Amendment Of the dcpocitory law
Ia require tho publication at in
tcrvHls In newspapers Of tho names
Of banks used as depositorics with
amounts In each was mentioned by
Freezing today nH possible Inn
proycment over tho present system.
Approximately 500 banks havo de-
posits of state fundR.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-06
GIVE MILLER BROS. TIME
ponca city Ranch Owners Granted
Is DAYS to Plead 10y Judge JOttcral.

Hy Associated Press. state wire.
OKLAHOMA CITY, oct b.-Au
extension OF 10 days Ia which 10
enter pleas was granted by Judge
John lI Cottcral IN federal district
court here today in the case OF the
Miller brothers. pouca city ranch
owners. and Victor Norton and John
G., Newton. nn indicted by the fed
crn grand jury charged with vio-
lation OF the penal code for conspir-
acy to dcfraud tho United Sutcs
government.
Zack y. Miller, ono Of the broth
crs indicted, appeared before the
court clerk and mado y bond OF
$1,000. Tho other defendants also
appeared in court
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-06
Diphthcria L. on Increase

OKLAHOMA CITY, oct. s. --
Diphtheria cases In Oklahoma are
increasing, hut there are no danger
Gus outbreaks OF the disease In any
locality, Or. A. X. Lewis. state
health commissioner, said this after
noon. The department has abundant
anti-toxin for treatment, he said
ana supplies are available In every
town OF tho state.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-06
Red RiUer Land Case
Set for December IL

WASHINGTON, oct 5.--Thc su-
preme court today set December 10
for hearing arguments In the Red
uivcr land case. which resulted from
proceedings brought by tho state of
'Oklahoma against Texas TO dc
termine boundaries OF tho states
along the river.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-06
Town out 20 IiRhi Forest EYrc.

EAU CLAIRE. Wis, oct. 3. ---
Forest fires east and northeast Of
Morrillan were stu raging today
and tho flames wero within half a
mile OF the town with most OF the
population out fighting tho flames
to keep them from getting into the
city Help has ben summoned from
Hatfield. Wis. n was estimated that
an area OF more than 10000 acres
had bt.I burvpd
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-06

NEW YORK. Oct. b.--There was an.
other break ot hc pound In refined su.
gar today when the Federal Sugar Refin-
ing company announced a reduction to lgc
for fine gTanuluted.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-06
HAYS SEES A LANDSLIDE
lapublicnn Chairman Paints n ROSY
Picture of IInrding's Chances.

CHICAGO. oct 6.--WW H. Hays.
republican national chairman. pre-.
diCtcd q landslide for Harding, In "a
statement Issued here today.
Harding viii carry All tho New
England stntcs." ho su,I. "Hnd Now
York. New Jersey Pennsylvania.
Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia,
OHIO, Michigan, Indiana, kentucky.
Wisconsin uui Illinois. ana he has -
good chance 20 carry Tennessee and
North Carolina West ~ the Mis-.
sisslppi he VIII carry every state
but ArkanGns, Louisiana and ToNaa.
and Texas Just now iB "a doubtful
state"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-06

tho impression gained from reports
OF miners was that the refusal would
be answered with strike.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-06
Wire Flashes

MARION. Ind, oct. 6.--Tho indiana
Truck corporation announced today rcduo-
tions In prices Of Indiana motor trucks
ranging from si2b to tioo Anticipation OF
reduced costs Of materials ts given as
the cause Of tho decrease IN prices. THIS
Il tho first reduction In prices OF worm
drive. heavy duty motor trucks.
WASHINGTON, Oct. s.--ConEressman n
julius Kahn OF California today moved
into storage" as he termed e. The con.
Nressman returned from California to find
that hts residence horo had been 'sold
out from under him: And after an IN,
today he would live in 'Ytorago' until
he can find new homo.
NEW. ORLEANS. Oct. .s.--word was
during the tropical hurricane last week
OF the British steamer westerian. From
terra. Mex, 10 Now orieana. The crew
was saved. There were no passengers
NEW YORK. oct. b.--There was an
other break ot Nc a pound In refined
gar today when the Federal Sugar Refin-
ing company announced reduction to l2o
for fine gTanuiated.
LONDON, oct 5.--Lord Mayor Mac
Swiney, who this morning began the btth
day OF his hunger strike, passed. fairly
good night at Brlxton prison. according
10 "a bulletin issued today by the Irish
self-determiuation league, From o'clock
shoh hthA Nlih . - Alhhh Nnle ANNAhlht ht
was very quiet and rcsttul, It is said. Tho
bulletin adds that the lord mayor was
much weaker this morning.
WAsHINGTON. oct b.--Rcduction dur
ing July and August ia the prices Of va
rioua farm products cost the farmers OF
the country approximately tl0.76O,O0O. II
was estimated today by George Il. Hamp-
ton, managing director ut tho Farmer
National council. Tho estimate was based
on the prices producers received for wheat
corn. potatoes. apples, cotton and beet
pAtllA-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25
!"
COURT
HOUSE
PROBATE COURT.

In the estate of ]. H. Hinton, the
Necutrix files accounts and vouchers
for the sami-annual settlement, show
'ng a balance due the executrix of
$785.72.
In the estate of Frances, Dona and
Myrtle Van Duzer, an application was
made for the appointment of a cur
ator, bond was fixed at $4,000. Fran
ees and Dona being over ID years old
file their own selection, in writing.
In the estate of Ferdinand Alex
ander, G. E. Tuggle makes application
FOR letters of administration; bond
vas fixed at $4,000.
In the estate of Martha NJ. Myrns,
the administrator files accounts and
vouchers showing a balance due Of
S191.50; was ordered to take charge
of the real estate, rent, real estate,
pay taxes and make repairs.
In the estate of Oscar Poisson, the
executor files final receipts and is
discharged.
In the estate of Matte j. Miller,
ne administrator files accounts and
vouchers for the semi-annual settle
ment showing a balance due the es-
tate cash $43O.02.
In the estate of Lewis Hubert, the
executor files accounts and vouchers
for the semi-annual settlement show
ing a balance due the estate of
$189.1S.
n tn estate of Samuel f. Hum
phreys, the administrators, E. ]. and
1ohn R. Humphreys, file accounts and
youchegs for the semi annual settle
Hent showing a balance due of
S1072.39.
In the estate of John O'Brien, the
administrator files accounts and
souchers for the semi-annual settle
ment showing a balance due the es-
tate of $1296.4O; partial distribution
of $500 to each heir ordered.
In the estate of Minnie A. Rogers,
the executor files accounts and vouch-
ers for the %semi-annual settlement
showing a balance due the estate of
$590.45.
In the estate of Emily j. Patterson,
the administrator files accounts and
vouchers for semi-annual settlement
showing a balance due on hand of
$1265.93.
In the estate of George c. Richard,
the administrator files accounts and
vouchers for the semi-annual settle
n'cnt showing a balance due the es-
.ste Ct $101O.38.
N the estate of Amanda Sweet, the
r=5't1rix files accounts and vouchers
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25


showing a balance due the estate Of
1852.
In the estate of Phillip Vanatta, the
executors file accounts and vouchers
for the semi-annual settlement show
ing a balance due the estate Of S4,-
237.2S.
In the estate Of David A. Gray, the
administrator files appraisements for
real estate.
In the estate of John A., May and
Arthur Morgan, the court finds evil
dence that Eva Mann, the mother, is
incompetent for the care of said min
ors and their estate. The North Mis-
souri, Trust Company is appointed
guardian for May and Arthur, John,
being over the age of Ia years, is no.
titled to make his selection.
In the estate of Ferdinand Alexan-
DIR, bond was filed in the sum Of $4,000
approved; letters of administration
issued to G. C. Tuggle as prayed.
In the estate of George Wrigh-
~stelle, the Administrative files ac-
counts and vouchers showing a bal
ance due the estate of $9S1.57 ordered
$500 for a years support and $4OO OBJ
solute property.
In the estate of L. P. Dye, W. A.
Heller filed a demand in the sum of
$6.05 waived.
In the estate of Elmer, Herman
and Leila Gay, Herman C. and Elmer
E. Gay, file their selection in writing
years, file their selection in writing
and ask that. their mother be appoint
ed guardian. The appointment was
filed and bond was fixed in the sum of
$1,000 filed and appointment made.
In the estate of Inez S. Moore, the
executor files inventory and appraise-
ments.
In the estate of Ferdinand Alexan-
der, the administrator filed inventory
and appraisements.
In the estate of Frances, Dona and
Myrtle Van Duzer, the guardian files
bond and letters issued.
In the estate Of Susan A. Potts,
Otis Purdy estate files a demand in
the sun of $5.04 waived.
In the estate of Robert R. White,
application was made for appointment
of guardian and Elmer NJ. MCGEE was
suggested.
In the estate of Evelyn H. Moore,
the guardian files accounts and vouch-
ers showing a cash balance of $544.51.
In the estate of A. C. Barnes, part
nership, the administration files ac-
counts and vouchers for the semi-an-
nual settlement showing a balance
due of $685..
In the estate of Adam C. Barnes,
the administrator files accounts and
vouchers for the semi-annual settle
ment showing a balance due of
$8057.68.
In the estate of Martha A. CAL
vert, accounts and vouchers are filed
for the semi-annual settlement show
ing a balance due the estate of
$2530.58.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

with 104 cases on the docket The fol-
lowing cases were tried Monday:
The ease of William Meinholz a.
gainst the Home Insurance Company
was continued to the March term of
court.
The ease of w. S. Cox against Den
mis- Jennings was continued to the
March term of court.
The case of Z. R. Lupton against
Cortez Edmonston was continued to
the March term of court.
The case of Harriet Finberg against
j. o. Allison was continued to the
March term of court.
The East of John Bledsoe against
A. G. Letson was continued to the
March term of court.
The case of W. B. Wallace against
E. II. Carter ct al was continued to
the March term of court,
The case of the international Har.
yester Company against George KEEL
lerhals ct al was continued to the
March term of court.
The case of F. f. Holilngsworth
against the C. & A. railroad company
was dismissed on motion OF the plain
tiff.
The Ease of Sarah Mediation a.
gainst the C. & A. railroad company
continued to the March term of court
The ease of W. A. Wallace against
the c, & A. Railroad Company was
continued to the aMrch term of court,
The last of Dave Arnold ct al a.
gainst the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy railroad company was contin,
ued to the March term of court.
The case of l. NJ. Greer against NJ
s. Bush was continued to the March
term of court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25
THE ROAD BOND ISSUE.

THE following editorial from the
~ Kansas City Times on the recent pas
e. sage Of The Sixty Million Dollar road
barb y'0 gu - sa
.',l ~ - - in
5&w, lures Of the question and h9" 1t wIl
likely be placed in operation 1t tol-
M, lows:
Arle, "Al reports indicate that amend
Of M ment NO. 3 to the Missouri constitu-
A ton, which provides Tor a state issue
OF ~ million doIlafs IN pohds ana the
Ce construction OF n permanent, state
Coco wide system Of highways has been
RICJ passed ny a sale majority. III IS no"
20 the duty Of me state through us ac-
credited representatives N the LeglS-
NJ laturc, to provide Tor an equitable ana
aven wise expenditure oil the iuhdS llaI
MIN 49,. c, nat III /. ..ala[I,
heal o. other funds that VIII be aFa'Iapie
Tor roac construction
1T is estimated mat "Ithlh me
n next ten years approximately lou
tor million dollars Wi! be at hand Tor the
fro, building and improvement OF roads IN
Missouri, This amount includes the
proceeds from the bond issue; . mil
lion dollars in federal aid that IS al
M ready granted; 20 million OF addition
you al federal aid that may be expected
Mrs in the period; 3 million now IN the
was state treasury; more than z million
that will be paid in the next year. and
about 2 million already expended in
j road Improvement hat will count to-
w;r. ward further permanent work.
This is a large sum Of money, but
DIV no more than will be needed for the
construction Of the proposed six
N thousand miles Of hard surface roads
sas Of course even this amount vii! not
Mrs mean th"t all the proposed road mil
cage will be Of a uniform quality.
II The location Of the roads and the
ovs amount of traffic they are likely to
Mol bear should determine the kind OF
ona highway that will be built. There
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

Lester Millers Chalmers car was
burned up Tuesday evening about 9
He and Mrs. Miller were at
Mundy's residence, six miles
southwest of Mexico, and had left the
csr standing in front of the house.
Nr. Miller happened to see a light
through one of the windows, and when
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

WITH industrial plants closing all
over the country Mexico is indeed
fortunate in having all of its factories
continue operation. The weekly pay
rolls of the Mexico factories run right
at $4,000 and should this be cutoff
the city would feel the difference in
a very short period.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

RENEWED interest in the saddle
horse industry is becoming more and
more evident in this country. Mex
leo continues to be the saddle horse
center of the universe and we under
stand that in the past six months
more good saddlers have been sold
from this city than in several years.
The wealthy men are forsaking their
motor cars for the delights and bene-
fcial exercise Of horseback riding.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

IF the fellow who has to guffaw
everytime a ~scantily clad woman ap-
pears on the moving picture r in
2 movie comedy would keep silent a
lot of people would never he was a
yokel, says Socrates Sewers. However
those kind of folks can never keep
their trade marks hidden.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

THE day of the workman who tries
to soldier on the job is gone. The
fact that hundreds of men are being
released from jobs because of lack of
demand on the part of the consumer
means that the efficient worker will
be retained and receive the reward
due him for services well rendered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

A MAN tells of an editor who start
Cd poor twenty years ago and has
retired with the comfortable fortune
of $4,000. This money was acquired
through industry, economy, conscien-
tious efforts to give full value, indom-
table perseverance, and the death of
uncle who left the editor $40, 1905 0
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

MANY brick plants throughout the
country as vel, as other industrial
institutions are closed down because
Of the slump in business. The A.. P.
Green Fire Brick Co., of this city, is
making every effort to continue in
operation in order that their men will
have employment this winter. The
cut in the number of hours work
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

THE reason the bald heads have
disappeared from the front rows of
the musical comedy theatres, says
Socrates Sewers, is because they are
having bigger shows on the street
these DAYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

THE finishing touches are being
put on the F. l.. Crosby and the DR..
X. R. Bragg homes in south Mexico.
These are two of the finest residences
here and add much to the beauty of
our city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

daily, it is hoped, will make the con-
tinued operation of the plant possible.
This is n of the leading and most
progressive institutions o its kind
in this country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

NOW that the Republicans have
succeeded in securing most of the Of
fees Socrates Sewers says he doesn't
know whether to have the pocket he
carries his purse in made smaller or
not.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

WITH snow on the ground, says
Socrates Sewers, it is about time the
ladies' discard some more Of their
clothing in order to maintain their
fashion record.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

IF styles keep on as they have been,
says Miss Nellie Sewers, a woman
won't have any place to carry her
powder puff unless it is in her hand
nurse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

he looked out saw 1t was his car. It
is thought that it caught from the
wiring. The car was covered by in
surance for its full value.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

MRS. Socrates Sewers says she be-
lieves some folks believe they can
buy social gloss at the cosmetic coun-
ter in the drug stores.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

Miss Ruth Crews went to Fulton
Thursday to attend the wedding of
Miss Maggie Ratekin to Carl LOrenz.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25
THE LEDGER'S

PLATFORM FOR AUDRAIN
More permanently improved high
ways.
A highway engineer.
A farm agent.
A clos r cooperation between the
people of Audrain county and Mex
leo.
The Pershing Way through Aud
rain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

THE u. S. Senate recently sold a
champagne cooler for 81. Socrates
Sewers says this shows the way the
wind blows.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

MISS Nellie Sewers says father
loves to hunt but he never brought
home any of the game he talked about
most-'deuces wild"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

SOCRATES Sewers says with al
cohol in TIE radiators the number Of
ears stolen during the winter should
show a material increase.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

C. B. Morris, formerly of this city,
who is in business in Oklahoma City,
is here on a visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

SOCRATES Sewers says the spirit
may be willing but its mighty hard
to get these days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

Willard Willingham and wife have
returned from a delightful visit in St.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25
The Weekly Ledger
Entered at the P. o., at Mexico, Mis-
souri, and admitted as End class matter
THE WEEKLY LEDGER
l.. M. White. Editor,

$3.50 Per Year, Cash in Advance
in Audrain and adjoining counties.
Elsewhere 50 a year in advance be-
ause Of advanced postal rates.
Ewes ALL THE NEWS THAT'S
FIT TO PRINT ALL THE TINE
THE EVENING LEDGER, SOC a
msnfh; or IS by mail in advance; on
Rural Routes, 81 per year in advance
in Audrain County only.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25
I'M o RT T

IMPORTANT
TO SUBSCRIBERS
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Obituary notices, church festivals
and other pay entertainments arc Fay
noticesAt Zoe a line an insertion in
the Weekly Ledger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-25

CIRCUIT COURT.
The November term of the Audrain
County circuit court opened Monday
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-21
SELBYSPORT
GSSSSsSssssssasssssa

On Sunday, October 18th, Mr.. Dixie
Friend and Miss Elizabeth Bryant
were married at the home of Mr.. O..
c. Friend by the Rev. Mr.. Fox, of
Friendsville. Mr.. Friend is a very
popular young man and is employed
with the Coal and Coke Co.. of Union
town, Pa. The young couple will
make their home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Pritt and son
Wade, of Bidwell, Pa, was here Wis
iting friends last week.
Mrs. Hervey Smouse and daughter
Sadie Marie, of Gortner, were the
guests of Mrs. M. V. Frazee several
days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Rush, of Accident
attended church services in this town
on Sunday.
Mrs. John Riley, Sr., returned home
on Saturday after visiting her son at
Fairmont, West Va.
Miss Kthryn Liston returned home
on Sunday after spending a week at
Fairmont, West Va.
Mrs. Clyde Kalp and little son, of
Indian Head, Pa, and Mrs. John Hum
bert, of Connellsville, are here for a
visit of few days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-21
HUTTON


The following named gentlemen
were business visitors at the tanning
company's plant in Hutton on Satur-
day: Messrs. John w. Lee, of New
York; William O'Connor, of Wells
boro, Pa; James L. Snyder, of Bos-
ton, Mass; H. H. GrisswaId, of Wells
boro, Pa, and Robert Dale, of New
York.
Mrs. Martin Pendergast had as her
guests on Monday at her home in
Hutton, Mrs. Miles O'Hara, of Pied
mont, w. Va, and Mrs. Julia Keeney,
of New York City.
Mr.. E. W. Buckley, of Olean, N. Y,
was visitor to this place on We'd
nesday last.
Mr.. Henry c. Grusendorf, of Keyser,
accompanied by his little son, motored
to Edgewood on Tuesday where they
were guests of the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Grusendorf.
We learn that the Tioga Tanning
Company contemplates the erection
of leach house at their plant here, to
replace the one that was recently de-
stroyed by fire. 1t is said that the
building and equipment will cost in the
neighborhood of thirty thousand dol
lars. Mr.. Charles Carr, a former
employee, arrived here on Friday last
from Wellsboro, Pa, for the purpose
of experimenting the construction of
the proposed building, which will be
started in very short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Kimmell, of
Morgantown, West Va, came to Hut
ton on Saturday last where they were
guests at the home Of the formers
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-21
BLOOMING ROSE

The roses are still blooming, and
we are still on the globe, although we
have not seen any news published
from here for some time.
We certainly do enjoy the beautiful
weather we have been having for the
past two weeks or more.
The Kildow Coal Company has built
several new dwellings and we trust
they will all be occupied before long.
Mr.. Burkhart is very welcome
friend at the MERGING home because of
his sweet and innocent look and man.
nerisms.
Dan and Gay Hamill, who have had
whooping cough, are improving verv
rapidly.
Stanley Kildow will leave for Cali
1ornla about December LIST. We are
all very sorry to see him go and wish
him the best of luck.
Mrs. MERGING was a very pleasant
caller at the home of Mrs. P. H. Ham,
i'll on Sunday.
Henry 0. Hamill, who is ATTENDING
school in Oakland, spent the weekend
with his parents here.
We want to give all of Mr. Michael
klldow's friends warning not TO npg
lect nm, for the attraction at Noun
tain Lake Park may become too great
Clark Glotfelty has RESIGNED tho
position of drawing "Old Jack" to ioin
MS old pal in digging black diamonds
Several of the young people of our
community spent Saturday evening in
Oakland. 81
Mrs. c. L. Browning, who has beer
visiting friends and relatives here
left for her home at Akron. O.. satrr
day evening.
Colonel Maybe has gone to Kentucky
to spend the winter. We were sorry
10 see him leave, but hope that he will
return in the spring.
Everyone cordially invited to attend
our church services. Special singing
Sunday evening.