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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-16
Burned To Death BY Cigarette Stub

San Antonio, Texas.-Mannle Gug.
genheim of Greenville, Miss was
burned to death here when his bed
clothing was ignited from lighted
cigarette stub, which. 1t is presumed,
he was smoking when he fell asleep
Guggenheim, alone in the room OF a
local hotel, fought the flames desper.
ately until overcome, thus preventing
their spread to adjoining rooms. His
heroic work, after his carelessness, un.
doubtedly saved the lives OF many OF
the guests of the hotel and preventef
property loss
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-16
Town Captured BY Mexican Rebels

Mexico City.-Rebel forces headed
by Gen. Felipe pineda have seized the
town of San Cristobal, in the state OF
chiapas, according to advices receiv-
ed at the war department, Gen. p. Elias
Gales, secretary Of war, declared.
II "a stated that the movement will be
crushed soon. Gen. Juan Torres has
been ordered from the Isthmian sec
tors of the country to Chiapas for the
purpose OF cooperating with Gen.
Francisco Cosio Robelo, chief Of milt
tary operations in that state.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-16
Toledo To Vote Car Bond Issue

Toledo To Vote Car Bond Issue
Toledo, Ohio.-Another chapter in
Toledo's long street car fight will be
written November when voters will
PASS upon an isue of $7,000,OOO in city
bonds for a municipal transportation
system of street cars and motor buses
and also on a proposition to grant the
nresent company twenty-five-year
franchisce on the cost-plus plan, SINH
lar to that adopted by Cleveland.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-16
THREE TOURISTS KILLED
IN CAVE OF THE WINDS
UNDER NIAGARA FALLS

Niagara Falls.-Two women and a
man were crushed to death and two
men were injured when a slide OF
shade forced out a bridge leading to
one of the stairways in the cave OF the
winds under Niagara Falls. A hun
dred or more tourists who were In the
cave at the time, had narrow escapes,
many being bruised and cut by the
falling rock.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-16
Crime By Suicide Equals Conviction

Austin. Texas.-Confession to a
crime. followed by suicide of the con-
fessed criminal, istantamount toa con-
yiction, the attorney generals depart
ment held in effect in an opinion which
declared that Sheriff Goodall Of Kent
county should receive the reward Of
fered by the state for 1.-The arrest and
conviction of man" accused Of muir.
der. who was alleged to have confess
cd TO the crime and killed himself af-
ter being apprehended by the sheriff.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-16
ASPIRIN
Name 'Bayer" on Genuine

'Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin" is genu-
inc Aspirin proved safe by millions
and prescribed by physicians for over
twenty years. Accept only an unbrokeD
''Bayer package" which contains proper
directions TO relieve Headache, Tooth
ache, Earache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism
Colds and Pain. Handy tin boxes Of II
tablets cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger "Bayer packages Aspirin
is trade mark Bayer Manufacture Mon
oaceticacidester of Salicylicacid.-Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-16
Modern STYLES.

Frances, age seven, sick-a-bed, look
cd at the picture, called "Pilgrims
Going TO Church." and remarked:
Mother II the style of dresses In
the time of the Pilgrims had been
what II Is now, the Pilgrim mothers
couldn't have worn them, could they2"
"whyf' asked the mother.
Because" said Frances, "they had
TO be ready always to run from the
Indians. and they couldn't have run
much In the kind Of dresses that
ladies' w OF nowi-
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-16
4se A Pound is The Cost OF Cotton

Austin. Texas.-The average cost
OF producing cotton in Texas during
1920 has been fixed at 46 cents a
pound by a committee of the Texas
Farmers institute, in session here,
IN report to be submitted to the
institute. The production price is said
10 be based upon cost figures sub
mitted by farmers. The committee
report recommends a holding price Of
a. cents pound.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-16
Warren DeIano Killed BY Locomotive

Poughkeepsie, N. Warren Delano
of New York and Barrytown, uncle OF
Franklin d. Roosevelt, Democratic vice
presidential nominee, was instantly
killed at the Barrytown station of the
New York Central railroad, twenty
one miles from here, to the north,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-16

Accept California" Syrup of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most
harmless physic for the little stomach,
liver and bowels. Children love its
fruity taste. Full directions on each
bottle. You must say California.
Adv,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-16
rroIIev Cars Collide In Niagara Gorge

Niagara Falls.-Seven persons were
injured in collision of two trains OF
trolley cars in the Niagara gorge; none
seriously A break in the trolley line
caused the train to stall, and pas
sengers jumped when they saw an
other train bearing down upon them.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-16

Train Crews Quit Because or Cut
Little Rock. Ark.-All train crews
of the Memphis, Dallas and Gulf rail-
way. from Hot Springs to Texarkana'
have quit work as the result of 1910
reduction In wages.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-07

IS a oneon %
be he
his face He saying his mulh fashion, "we whstta
that7"
Here rough stuff The mules getting nasty You'll notice that he's
thinks devil this
Of the soldiers had his broken
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-07

in of thrill
ing charges than this This has all the charge Of the Light
charge of the Gas Light Brigade With thun
der Of hoofs and flashing Of keen sae in the sunlight these Fort
the right have the artillery sweeping into aeion
They raising the dust aren't they! This
picture the Fort Myer drill ground
a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-07

The Rev. James Grattan My.hen bishop Of the Greek
Church and descendant of Henry Graan, the
famous Irish patriot, who made the principal address at
League park before 10000 Irish sympathzers at
the demonstration of protest against the death of Lord
Mayor Terence McSwiney, of Cork. {.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19
DEATHS

Ceph Eubanks, 81 years old, who
for the past 80 years has resided on
the same farm z m1es northeast of
this city, died Sunday Of old age.
Mr. .Eubanks was one Of the county's
Oldest settlers and had a host Of old
friends and admirers who will regret
to learn of his death.
Besides his wife he leaves the fol-
lowing children: Harve of Moberly:
Edward of Kansas City; Walter of
Washington state; Mrs. Powell Stew
art of Cooper County; Stanley of this
county; Leonard of California; Mrs.
Clyde Quinlan and Mrs. Homer Mum
dy, Of this county.
Mr.. Eubanks was born in Pike
county, Ohio, and when 2 years old
moved here with his parents living
his life on the farm he first came to
with his mother and father. He was
in the Union army and has raised a
splendid family. He was one of the
leading farmers here for years and
his death will be generally regretted.
The Ledger joins in extending deep
est sympathy to the bereaved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19
HATTON-CONCORD.

Mrs. Cannell returned home Satur-
day from pleasant visit to her
brother AL Moore who lives in Ohio.
- Miss Trixy Burnett of Columbia
is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Eff Fry
and Miss Ira Cottrell. - Mrs. Mary
Atkinson celebrated her 73rd year
birthday last Wednesday with a pic
mic on the Atkinson-ford. 1t was a
sArprise for Mrs. Atkinson until that
day her children and grand children
and many friends were there with
well filed baskets of all kinds of
good things to eat. All had fine
time and Mrs. Atkinson seemed to
enjoy it more than any one present
on the ground. We wish Aunt Mary,
many more such good days. -- The
Barbecue at Hatton at, Pleasant
Grove church grounds was we'll at
tended Friday. All enjoyed Hon.
Champ Clark's and Judge Harris
speaking and the good things they
had to eat. S. W. Muir shipped
three car loads Of cattle to Chicago
Market Monday. Isac Oldham
shipped one load oMnday. -- Tincher,
Hoffman and Gilmore shipped one
load Of lambs to the St Louis market
Monday -- Speck Huddleston bought
GO stock hogs of Frank Allen at lie.
- Ollie McPheeters has returned to
his home in Batcsvile. Oklahoma
after a visit to his mother, Mrs. Jack
NcPheetcrs Reed McPhceters went
home with him. The good people
Of Hatton and Concord attended the
big circus in Mexico Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19
CANT ITEMS.

Mrs. J. L. Smith Of Omaha, Nebr
is here visiting her daughter, Nellie
Pulls and family. - Ray Miller and
family are here from Montana visit
ing relatives and friends. Ray says
they have fine crops between here and
Montana. - Lawrence McCarty and
wife, Aunt Betty and Mrs. Beatty,
were visitors Of Mrs. Jerman's Mon
day. - There will be meeting at Salt
River Sunday and Sunday night If
Bro. Hedndon can get here. Salt
River Sunday school picnic was held
last Saturday. Their was about one
hundred there. Every family present
brought what each one was asked to
bring. Had 72 pies, salads, pickles,
meats and lots of fried chicken. The
bread, cakes, ice and lemons were
ordered for the occasion. Mr.. Rob-
nson, our store man, delivered them.
Had all the lemonade we all could
lrink and the spring water was fine
Had two good swings for children,
,all playing, horse shoe pitching and
a log over the creek was the
Several groups of pic
ures were taken. All went away
fter enjoying the day and hope to
II be present next year to one
gain. - The New Hope Sunday
chool will meet at the same place
ext Saturday. - Ola Showers COM
lenced her school at the Fry School
Ionday, August 16. - Miss Sadie
llison will teach the Highland school
'hich will start in September. -
ena Jerman returned home Sunday
fter a weeks visit with P. F. Den
Am and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19
CAN Be DEPENDED
ON, SAYS EDG|NEER
Robertson Tells Of Wonderful I'm
provement in Wife's Condition
Since Taking Tanlae.

"In little over a months time Tan
lac has made such a change in my
wife's condition that she actually
looks like a different person." said E.
M. Robertson, of 91O North Second
Street, st. Joseph, Mo-, engineer at
the Wheeler Moter Company.
My wife had been suffering from
stomach trouble and disordered kid
neys for the past three years. Her
appetite got so poor that she ate lit
tie or nothing, but even then she COM
planned of sour gas on her stomach
and often got so choked up l thought
she would smother to death Her
head ached most all the time and
sometimes she had such bad spells of
dizziness she could hardly stand up.
Her kidneys worried her continually
and she had a severe pain across the
small of her back. She began to fall
off in weight and became weak and
badly rundown ,and her complexion
got pale and salow.
We tried various kinds of medi-
cines, but nothing reached her case
until got her bottle of Tanlac. She
was so we'll pleased with the first
bottle that | got her another. She is
row on her fourth bottle and does not
look like the same person. She has
gained ten pounds in weight and is
n better health than for years. Her
appetite is fine and she can digest
everything she eats without any
,rouble at all from gas or smother
ng spells. She is free from head |
aches now and never has an attack
If dizziness. Her kidneys are normal
again and the pain has just about left
Ter back completely. Her sleep is
'estful and refreshing, she has a
good color and is now able to do her
lousework with eace."
TANLAC Is sold in Mexico, Mo-, by |
NARROW & Cox druggists, McCubbin
Z Garner druggists, Laddonia, Mo-,
md c. T. Peyton, Martinsburg, Mo.
ADV wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19
NORTHEAST BENTON.

John Stumpf and Will Winger with
their families spent Sunday in Col
umbia. - The young folks enjoyed a
lawn party at Albert Williams last
Wednesday night. Miss Minnie
Harrison is making an extended visit
in Greeley Colo. -- Clarence johnson
and family visited at Will Winger's
last week. Mr.. and Mrs. Art Kel-
lcrhals and Mr.. and Mrs. French
Douglass spent a few days in St.Louis
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Hines. -
Miss Ruth Kimball returned to her
home in Iowa after visiting in Gala
way and Audrain counties. - Miss
Marie Paradeis and Harold Paradeis
gave a lawn party oMnday night. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Mermen are at
tending the state fair in Sedalia this
week. - f. W, Rockwell and, family
took an auto trip to Fulton last Tues
day. W. B. Graham accompanied
q carload Of cattle to st. Louis Mon
d@y night. -- The Sunday Schools of
Loutre and South Lynn will hold a
convention at the Christian church in
Penton City next Sunday at 2:3O p.
m. In the morning the usual preach
ing service will he held and at noon
. basket dinner will be served, follow
I'd by the afternoon program. Every
one is urged to come and enjoy the
day. - The funeral of Mr.. Tom Mil
Ter, of Mexico, who formerly lived in
this vicinity, was held at the Presby-
terian church Saturday morning. Al
n1mhe~ of old friends and neighbors
gathered to pay their respects to the
memory fthe departed. - S. E.
Stratton and family spent Friday in
Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19
75Per Cent OfRu-
ralSchOOls Opened
By August 23rd
z c. OGutt Plans Basket Dinner for
Each Opening as Q Get Ae-
quainted Meeting.

ed c. 0ffutt, superintendent Of
schools of Audrain county, says that
about seventy-five per cent Of the
rural schools of Audrain County have
either opened or will open next Mon
day. Forty per cent have already
opened. The schools open early this
year because the farmers are ahead
sf their work, and II the children go
10 school now, they will be through
earlier in the spring.
Most Of the schools opened with
basket dinner which is one of the four
social functions Of the year which the
superintendent has planned for each
school. This is so the pupils may
become acquainted with each other,
and the patrons with the teacher. It
is kind of get-acquainted day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19
Mexico Looks A
Lot Different
In "A Years
Claude Ringo, of Little Rock, Ark
Visits Here After Absence
OF Years.

Claude Ringo, formerly Of this city,
a son Of A. R. Ringo, who built the
old Ringo hotel here, is in Mexico
visiting relatives and incidentally
recalling the Mexico he knew in his
youth. Mr.. Ringo left this city As
years ago and has not been back
home" for "A years.
He says the only man in business
on the square, who was here when he
left is j. H. Sallee, who is rounding
out his 55th year in local business
circles. Mr.. Ringo is much pleased
with our city's growth but says it is
sad to miss the greeting Of old
friends who have gone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19
Republicans Nominate.

l. McF. Gamble was elected chair
man Of the Republican County Com
mittee at a meeting here Tuesday
afternoon E. R. Taft was made
vice-chairman, DR.. F. NJ. Geeslin, sec
retary, and Harry Householder
treasurer.
The committee nominated the fol-
lowing candidates for county offices
Representative, Joe Considine.
Judge Eastern District, John S.
Gatson.
Judge Western District, Charles
Householder.
Frosecutingl Attorney, Bryan VIII
son.
Sheriff, Charles Dean.
Assessor, John R. Stewart.
Surveyor, B. F. Hill.
Coroner, DR.. Bland.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19
CANT ITEMS.

meant Tor last week
The scripture reads the rain fall
eth on the just and the unjust We
don't know what we are around Cant
that we don't get any rain at all. -
There We're sixty In attendance at
Salt River Sunday school. Keep
coming, room for every one. Every
body welcome. Thomas Chrisman,
brother Of Mrs. Silas Riggs and Mrs.
James Newman went to Colorado
about ten days ago for his health and
died while there, his remains will be
ayed to rest by the side of his par
ents, who had gone on before. -- Miss
James commenced her school August
the 9th, She has about 20 pupils. -
p. F. Denham sold his stock hogs to
Grover Sims for Is cents per lb. -
V. V. Smith delivered his hogs to
Joe Berrey at Is cents per lb. - Mrs.
J. T. Jclman has returned home near
Centrala. - Mr. John Scholl and
family called on Roe Showers and
family Sunday evening. Edgar
Sims and family, Roy Sims and wife
motored to Moberly Saturday and re-
turned home Sunday evening. - Mr..
Day and family, V. V. Smith and fam
lily, Lee Miller and wife and son,
Omer and Miss Mildred Barnes, Joe
Smith and family and Ola Showers
rnotored to Liberty Sudnay evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors Of our dear mother. Mrs.
Melissa Barker, for the kindness and
sympathy shown her during her i'll
ness and death Especially do we
thank the Benton City Baptist church
for their beautiful floral offerings.
wlt-n HER CHILDREN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19
Body Of Soldier Returned.

VANDALIA, Mo-, August 12.-The
body of Thomas W. Peyton, Amer
lean Legion of Perry met the body at
last, was brought to Vandalia and
buried at Union Chapel, north of
here. The Davis Post of the Amer
lean Legionof Perry met the body at
this point and acted as escort at the
funeral. Peyton was member of
the Signal Corps, Sixth Marines.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our gratitude
to our many friends for their sym
pathy and kindness snown us in the
recent loss Of our father and husband.
MRS, FRED HENKE
w1t-p AND CHILDREN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19

Missouri's most thorough business
college is the Moberiy Commercial
College, by Tannehill Park, Moberly,
Mo.
1t has been reorganized this year
by being made
An Accredited Commercitl School.
A School that Guarantees Satisfac
ton.
By the Adoption of the Government
Standard Courses.
By the introduction of the Cele-
trsted Efficiency Method of School
Write for information.
Fall Term opens September 7, 1920.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19

Sid Houston, who has been visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. s.
Houston, went to Kansas City Mon
day. He will return to Washington,
D. c., the latter part of the week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19

&ScE'%z
Mrs. Henry Cox has returned from
Hannibal, where sch has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Phil Mosley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19

Miss Frances Chapman came from
Louisiana Tuesday to take up her
duties as city editor of the Ledger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19

C. NJ. Mcmillan of Farber tran
sacted business here Monday morn
ing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19

Bora, TO Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Dea.
son, Sunday morning "a fine pound
son. Leslie is getting along as well
as could be expected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-08-19
Public Administrator, w. Y
Braden.
Treasurer, Mrs. J. E. Durkee.
Rodgers Family to La.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Rodgers anG
Miss Jane Rodgers of Columbi..
formerly of Mexico, will move Aug
ust 20 to Shreveport, La, where Mr.
Rodgers will look after oil interests.
Miss Rodgers will do kindergartaa
work there next winter. Archis
Rodgers will attend the Unirersitx
Of Missouri, and Miss Virginia Rod
gers will attend Smith College at
Northampton, Mass.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07
ALL EYES ARE ON
THE THIRD DISTRICT

Continued from Page One)
field Leader a few days ago. As this
democratic daily is published in the
home town of the Judge it probably
is correct in it's surmise. The an-
nOuncemont went on to state that
Judge Harrington still had four years
To serve on the bench Of the Spring
field Court Of Appeals and that the
position he now fills was as high and
honorable as the goveruorship, and
was moro lucrative.
Internal Revenue Collector Gcorgo
H. Moore Of St Louis, according 10
advice received from the eastern por-
ton Of Missouri. will file "a dccla ra-
ton that he is a candidate for the
democratic nomination for governor
I before the close Of February. While
ne did not take in the recent Jerfer
Ison City Democratic state committee
pow-wow trusty neutenants were in
Attendance with their ears to the
Irround looking after his interests
/ Lieutenant Governor Wallace Cross
ley, the Worrensburg newspaper pub
Usher who won fame for the efficient
manner in which he handled the coaI
,situation Of Missouri during the world
war as federal coal administrator
and who several times represented
iCass, Johnson and Lafayette counue.
in the State Senate, was his own rep,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07
ADMINIsTRATRIX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
OF Administration, upon the estate of
Jacob Berger, deceased have been
granted TO the undersigned, by the
irobate Court OF Buchanan County,
Missouri, bea ring date of the ard day
of February, 1920.
All persons having claims against
sald estate are required to exhibit
them TO me for allowance, within six
months from date OF said letters. or
they may be precluded from any bene-
n OF such estate; and if said claims
pe hot eNhlbited within one year from
the date of the publication of tbie
notice, they will be forever barred
true copy. Attest:
MAY BERGER,
tSeall Administrative.
Fred NJ. Wanscr, Clerk of Probate
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07
GOING SOUTH FOR
THE WINTER

when the thermometer gets it's rush
Of mercury to the bulb. most of us
would give a good deal to be on some
south-bound train or steamship We
envy the American sailor who spends
his winters in the Caribbean.
Abut the middle oC January OF each
year the ships of the L. s. Nays
Atlantic Fleet gather at Guantanamo
Bay, "The Winter Home Of the Fleet"
The oyercoat is a useless article of
clothing there. The only thing match
es are used tor is to light cigarettes.
Coal merchanta starve and the ice man
gets rich tn suon climates
Guantn,9uo is at The southeastern
corner Of cuba, about sixty miles east
Of Saugaro. The climate is iIerl tho
Temperature a,.r0ging about what a
comfortable American summer does.
without any mosquitoes. The won
dorrul visibility is especially valuable
/ for big gun target practice
short trips ere made from The Guam
tanamo base to the Canal Zoun, Triui-
dad. Barbados, and other West In
dian points.
Battle practice is held while the
fleet is at Guantanamo. This con-
slsts Of complete mauocuvnrs with at
lacking and defending groups acting
/ just as they would in war times. In
tricate positions are worked out and
| difficult problems OF strategy solved
| by the men and Officers Of the two
! fleets. It is a mans game, as absorb,
ing as inside baseball and as iaLense
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07
ADNnNIsrpAToRs NOTICE

Nostce is hereby given that Letters
of Administration, upon the estate OF
Margaret Baker deceased have been
granted 10 the undersigned, by the
Probate Court of Buchanan County,
Missouri. clearing date OF the 30th day
OF January, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any bene-
fit of shch estate; and il said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
date OF the publication of this notice,
they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
... JOSEPH BAKER,
(SeaD Administrator.
Frsd M Wanger. Clerk of Probate
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07
HARD TO TELL WHICH HE WAS

Aunt Mary had been introduced to
all the friends Of the family while
visiting her brother. Now womanlike,
she was trying to discover il her
nieoc favored any young man espec-
tally.
THAT young Mr.. Smarte who comes
here sceps a clever sort Of man,
Maude," she began.
Yes" replied Maude. he is clev-
err"
What is he by profession?"
"A bit Of lawyer and bit Of music
ian"
But what is he reaIly?" asked
aunty, puzzled.
We'll" explained the girl, the
lawyers say he is a musician, and the
musicians say he is a lawyerI'