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Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

This has been an unusually busy
week for the Circuit Court which con-
vened Monday for the June term, ac-
cording to E. F. Elliott, clerk. Two
thirds of the 122 cases on the heavy
docket have been disposed of, a good
many of them having been finally
settled, but a number of which have
been continued to the September
term. The jury will be called Mon
day but will not be kept all week it is
thought ,as the cases to be heard be-
fore it can be disposed of in less time
than that. Court will probably con-
tinue in session until June 26.
In the case of J.J. Summers against
Unknown Heirs a decree for the
plaintiff in perfect title was entered
Friday afternoon. In the case of
Isaac Herrick ct al against Unknown
Heirs the same entry was made.
Three cases were continued to the
September term Of court Friday.
They are: The Texas Company
against the Mexico Power Company;
F. G. Simpson against F. B. De-
Tienne; and estate of Elizabeth
Skelly against Louis Roberts, execu-
tor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Mrs. Henrietta Shire, after having
lived as thirty-one years, during all
of which time she says she has been
sad, as the wife Of Michael Shire,
was granted divorce from him by
the Circuit Court Of Audratn County
Friday afternoon. In her petition
asking for the divorce Mrs. Shire al
legged cruelty, and infdelity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shire were married
March ID, 1889 and are the parents
Of eight children, two Of which are
under age. They have lived most all
this time in Audrain County and for
the last few years have been resi-
dents Of Mexico.
Three cases were continued to the
September term by the court Friday.
They are F. e. Hollingsworth against
the c. & A.; Dr. T. NJ. Monroe against
THE c. & A.; and the Pontiac Grain
Company against Marion Munson.
Three judgments in perfect title
were rendered by the court Friday.
They were in the cases Of Hazel K.
Fisher against the Unknown Heirs,
etc; Joseph E. Adams against Un-
known Heirs; and Jesse Martin a.
gainst the Unknown Heirs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Soloman Fox, an Audrain County
resident SO years old, appeared be-
fore the Circuit Court Friday and
pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the
first degree and was sentenced to
two years in the penitentiary and
then was paroled on condition that he
pay all the costs of the case, which
he did.
Fox was tried in the Circuit Court
here September Ia, 1917, on charge
Of having killed A. R. Crttchfleld
January 16 Of that year. At that
time he admitted killing this man but
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

pleaded that he did it in self defense.
The jury at that time returned YER
dict Of manslaughter in the fourth
degree and sentenced the prisoner to
two years in the penitentiary. The
case was appealed to the Supreme
Court where it was heard Decem-
Der 3, 1918 and reversed and remand
ed for a new trial here. Since that
time it has been impossible to re-
hear the case here an account of the
continued ill health of the defendant.
Fox never did serve any of his
prison sentence, but was in Jail here
for short time.
Evidence in the case brought out
the fact that Fox had shot Critchfeld
as he ran from the formers house
where he had been with Fox's wife.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17
COURT
HOUSE
Observation-Disclosures"

The Audrain County Court met in
regular session Monday and at the
end of the day adjourned until next
Monday, June IA. The fixing Of the
tax levy and the settlement with the
county treasurer were continued until
the adjourned session.
Two road overseers were appointed
by the court: James Parish for dis
trict number 55, and Peter Blanken-
ship for district number 81. The bonds
of Reed Burkes and T. ]. Bryson as
road overseers were accepted.
A contract was let for the building
of two bridges, IL by IL feet, in the
east end of the county near Martins
burg.
The resignation of s. D. Teas as
justice of the peace of Wilson Town
ship was accepted by the court. The
bond of Ed Crawford as constable of
Wilson township was approved.
A petition presented to the court
and asking that a road south Of Far
Der be changed was refused by the
court. The following were signers of
the petition: H. A. Wallace, T. T.
J. Parker, c. W. Beedle, J. J. Freels,
G. s. Williams, Ed Ehrlich, ]. N.
Back, J. w. Hammett, P. E. Ham
NETT, Perry Hammett, Brition Smith,
H. S. Hickman, C. A. Hubbell, Louie
Schmidt and J. H. Lewellen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

E. R. Cunningham, of Jefferson
City, formerly of Mexico, has been
made manager of the Middletown Mer-
camille Co., hardware and farm imple-
ment department at Wellsville. This
is one of the largest organizations of
its kind in this section and they are
fortunate to secure the services of
such a capable and efficient man as
Mr.. Cunningham.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Miss Lucy Jesse, daughter Of Mrs.
r. A. Jesse of Mexico. has accepted
the popition of matron of the Kings
Daughters Old Ladies' Home for the
summer months. She is regularly
employed as school teacher in the
mountains of Carolina, where she has
been for the last seven years, and has
just returned to her home here to
spend her vacation. There has not
been permanent matron at the
Home since the one who had been
there for some years resigned about
a month ago to be married.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

to suffer a great deal with kidney
trouble and backaches but Doans
Kidney Pills cured me Of the chronic
trouble. Once in while if colds set
tie on my kidneys and cause these
organs to act irregularly, ! go back
to Doan's and soon the disorder Is
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Doan's to anyone troubled with hd-
ney weakness and backache."
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. DOo't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. .O'Neal had. oster-Milburn Co,
Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y. Adv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17
INVENTIVE GENIUS
ROBS CALOMEL OF
NAUSEA And DANGER
Doctors Favorite Medicine Now
Purified and Refined from All
Objectionable Effects. "Calo-
tabs the New Name.

What will human ingenuity do next?
Smokelcss powder, wireless telegraphy,
horsclesS carriages, colorless iodine, taste
less Quinine,--nOw comes nausealess calo-
mel. The new improvement called "Calo-
tabs" is now on sale at drugstores.
For biliousness, constipation and indi-
gestion the new calomel tablet Is a prac-
tically perfect. remedy, as evidenced by
the fact that the manufacturers have au-
thorizcd all druggists to refund the price
Il the customer is not perfectly delighted"
with Calotabs. One tablet at bedtime with
a swallow of water-that's all. No taste,
no nausea. no gripping, no salts By morn
ing your liver is thoroughly cleansed and
YOU are feeling fine, with a hearty appe
lite Eat what you please-no danger-go
bout your business.
Calotabs are not sold in bulk Get an
original package, sealed. Price, thirty
five cents-(adv.)
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

A. II. Trtmble and Harry L. Sharp
were arrested Friday night and Sat-
urday morning, respectively, for
speeding in Mexico. They were ar
raigned before the police judge and
were fined s12.80, or S. and costs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease
Catarrh 10 q local disease, greatly tn
auenced by constitutional conditions. and
In order to cure 1t you must take an
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is taken Internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system. Halls CatRrrh Medicine was
prescribed by one OF the best physicians
posed Of some of the best tonics known,
combined with some of the best blood
RurtAers. The perfect combination Of
the Ingredients IN Halrs Catarrh Medi.
cine b what produces such wonderful
results In catarrhal conditions Send for
testimonials, tree
y. ]. CHENEgS.S 70. PrOps., Toledo, O.
AL DfuggtstHS ~
Balls Family . For conBtipatIon-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17
A SAFE TEST.

For those who are in need of rem
edy for kidney troubles and back
ache it is a good plan to try DOan's
Kidney Pills. They are strongly re-
commended by Mexico people. Ask
your neighbor.
Mrs. o. F. O'Neal, 1014 Harwood
street, says: There is nothing bet
ter than Doan's Kidney Pills in my
opinion. l have used them off and
on for several years and they have
been of great benefit to me. / used
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

-Four more divorces were granted by
the Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon,
thus making a total for the day Of
eight. There are nhe more such
cases to come up in this term of the
court. Those who were given divorces
Tuesday afternoon are Myrtle Wool
bridge from Taylor Woodbridge; Gold
Ramsey from Katie Ramsey; Ruby
Hutcherson from Ralph Hutcherson;
and Nadine Doss from Fred A. Doss.
The latter two were given their
maiden names of Early and Thomas,
respectively.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

DR.. and Mrs. Brown, of Columbia,
r. L. Brown and Miss Mary Brown,
Of near Centralia and Miss Emma
Green, Of south of Mexico, motored to
YaAdalia Sunday evening and spent
the night with Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Brown o.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Mrs. Clara Snidow has sold her
property on Liberty street to 0. L.
Woods, who is now occupying part
Of the house. Mrs. Snidow will not
move out until August /.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

The Vandalia Ice and Cold Storage
Company has filed a statement with
the County Recorder to the effect
that the capitol stock has been In
creased from $4,000 to 100000.
This increase includes 200 new shares
valued at 5000 each. Fifty per cent
of this additional $4,000 has already
been raised in cash.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. Logsdon and
children motored from Sturgeon Sat-
urday to spend the weekend with j..
W. Rouse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

The many friends of Horace
Mundy will be glad to know he is
able to be out after his recent i'll
neaR-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

The Rev. A. A. Wallace and family
are home from Fulton where they at
teCded Commencement at Westmin-
ateg college.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Mrs. John 3. Goodson, Of Macon,
wko was Miss Susie Houston, Of this
city, is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
s. Houston, her parents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17
LOCAL
NEWS

]. F. Parker, of Laddonia, was in
Mexico Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Campbell Reed, sheriff Of Washing
ton Co, Oklahoma, is here the guest
Of his mother, Mrs. Alexander Reed,
and sister, Mrs. T. J. Roberts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Mss Fay Snidow is home from
Nashville, Tenn, where she has been
teaching.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

L. A. Skinner, of Vandalia, was in
Mexico on business Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Richard F. Hopkins is critically Ill
at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. C.
Crockett, south of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Mr. and Mrs. w. W. Pollock return
ed Friday night from st. Louis where
thew motored the middle of the week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Miss Franc johnson is home from
a visit in Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Miss Maude Azdell and Mrs. Ed
Azdell are in Excelsior Springs for
their health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Mrs. E. R. Azdell is visiting her
daughter in Burns, Kansas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Mrs. jamie Lawrence has returned
from a few days visit in the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

In the following suits in perfect
title judgments were entered in favor
of the plaintiffs: Ralph Dobyns a.
gainst Rosie McNiel ct al; Gallaher
against Unknown heirs; George W.
Peck against Perry ct al; J. A. Hall
DWELL against Catherine Holloway ct
known heirs.
Judgments in partition were rem
dered in the two following cases;
Paul Everhart against James Smell ct
al; and Iva Skinner against Benneta
Hall ct al. Sales in both were or
dered for July 2.
In the two cases of ]. T. Johnson
against T. J. Dudley ct al a judg-
ment for the plaintiff was rendered
and the deeds ordered corrected.
In the case of j. A. Bolts against
Andrew Duncan ct al in perfect title
a judgment was entered for the
plaintiff by the Circuit Court of Aud
rain County Wednesday morning.
The same entry was also made in the
cases of A. S. Wilson ct al against
John Hamilton and Effie L. Purdy
against A. P. Waller. The sheriff
filed his final reports in partition in
the two cases of John T. Watts ct al
against Diamond C. Bomar ct al.
In the estate of John J. Pulls, w.
D. Pulls was suggested as admins
traitor.
In the estate Of Ann Pagan, Mrs.
Mary E. johnson filed a waiver of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Shoup and son.
Sam, have motored to Nevada to visit
Mr.. Shoup's fine far mthere.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

The case of Chris Marburg ct al
against Ross B. Cauthorn, as county
clerk, was heard in the Circuit Court
Wednesday and the court decreed
that the temporary injunction, issued
against the county clerk to prevent
him from extending the tax books
to include an additional school tax in
the Laddonia district be made per-
manent.
Nina cases were continued TO the
September term of court, five per-
feet title suits were settled, two par
tition suits were decided and in two
instances deeds were ordered correct
ed.
The cases continued to the next
term of court are: William Mein-
holtz againsct the Home Insurance
Company; c. R. Lupton Undertaking
Company against Cortez Edmonston;
Haas-Lieber Grocery Co., against the
gainst Cortez Edmonston; Haas
Lieher Grocery Company against the
C. & A.; Joe Considine against the
C. & A.; Nixon Jones Printing Com
pany against the U. S. Branch In
surance Company; Milt Householder
against the Wabash Railroad Com
pany; J. T. Johnson against the Wab-
ash Railroad Company; William w.
Johnson against the American Rail
way Express Company; State Of Mis-
souri against ]. F. Vinsant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Mrs. oh. Robertson and baby have
returned from a visit in Macon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Inventories and appraisements Of
two estates were filed with the Pro-
bate Court of Audrain County We'd
nesday morning. R. P. Price, admin
istrator Of the estate of Mrs. Lena
Hielscher filed an appraisement show
ing real estate valued at $500 and
a $3.50 note.
In the estate of David A. Gray, the
administrator, J. d. Sutton, filed an
inventory showing town lots in Far
ber with an appraised value of $1,000
and $40 in cash in the bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Select your tires dc-
cordine to the roads
they have TO travel:
In sandy or hilly coun-
try, wherever the going is
apt to be heavy - The
U. S. Nobby.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

For ordinary country
roads - The U. S. Chain
or Usco.
Fer front wheels - The
u. S. Plain.
For best results--every-
where-U. S. Royal Cords.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-06-17

Bailey & Towles, Mexico, Mo.
Hoxsey & Shrout, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico Motor Co., Mexico, Mo.
Drpheum Garage, Mexico. Mo.
Considine & Wales, Thompson, Mo
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13

declaration production  
 in American production
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  suddenly British French il is cent of all battle casualties When had practically arniste to dae gland German
 TRACTORS
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 To be continued
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
ENCOURAGE THE AIR RACE PLAN

In tbeue will probably be established Nugget suggestion that would not something Mnnoa a prize offered the first aviator arriving
  of a of greater intrinsic value
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The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
VILLA COMMANDS BLOODY
 MEXICAN TRAIN HOLDUp

ing Fl Paso today assert that Villa personally commanded the bandit band ger train near Carriitos and killed over half of its occupants, most of whom were members of one of the opposing rebel factions. Thirty three persons were Killed in the battle Ht- tending the holdup and the remaining occupants of the train. thirty three in number. were held for ransom One American is said to be among the number captured. The de i1 in .iudci nineteen soldiers.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
MONDAY
HONDURAS SSMEN
 ENGAGE IN BLOODY BATTLE

Mexico City, March S-Members of the Honduras congress, includir ! many of the most notable persons in the republic, engaged in a pitched bat tic during the third week in Feb ruary. twenty being killed and wound ed. according to private advices reach ing this city from Tegucigalapa, Among the number killed Was Dr Romulo E.. Duron, president of the Chamber of Deputies. The fight is said to have resulted in the develop- ment of new revolution led by Gen elal Tiburcio Garcia against the gov ernncnt of President Gutierrez.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
AMERIcA's PART IN THE GREAT WAR

TWO THOUSAND GUNS ON THE FIRING LINE wal had of 
  To meet the situation decided in une m to a'o our  British caiber. British divisions 
 
 
   piled artillery
  of French British artillery artillery Study
  223: divisions
 
  hundred only in typical  of units
  chased from the French Britsh during the .esG A11GUNHTTON produced million with million allies.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
SEATTLE LAND
 OWNER MURDERED

seattle, March S-Dan Murphy, Washington-Montana land owner, was murdered and his body thrown into the bay according to the police au- thoritios wNo located the ,odv tola.' Murphy had over forty thousand dol lars on deposit in the To al banks at the time of his death. Musphy was the father 'l Harry Murphy. the n,- tionally hnovn cartoonist. Tho de- ceased was formerly wnol sic liquor dealer here
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
f(hoeS From Washington
Washington Happenings Afways intsr-
 est Our Readers.

Washington Happenings AF~ays intsr-
 est Our Readers.
 After reading of so many people in our town who have been cured by Doan's Kidney Pills, the question naturally arises: "Is this medicine equally successful in our neighboring towns?" The generous statement of this Washington resident leaves no room for doubt on this point.
 Mrs. J. c. Brown. 10s E. Thirty fourth St.. Tacoma. Wash. says: My health had always been fine until my kidneys went back on me some ten years ago. At first didn't pay much attention to the trouble and finally I was 50 bad off could hardly go. Half of the time was in bed unable to do my homework. Everything did to relieve myself failed and I was just miserable and discouraged. was ad- vised to try Doan's Kidney Pills but had got where thought there was no help for me. Doan's helped mo from ths start and two boxes removed the trouble. My good health came back and felt hne ever since Doan's cured me-"
 COG at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co, lffgrs.. BunAlo N. Y.
 (Advsstissmsat)
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
DANIELS URGES COAST
 NAVAL DEVELOPMENT

Washington, March S-To protect the Pacific coast, Alaska and the Philippines. extensive development of naval facilities on the Pacific coast must he started immediately, Sccrc- tary of tho Navy Daniels told the Naval Affairs committee of the Sen. ate today. Daniels said q fueling and supply base will ultimately be ostab- lished at some point on the Alaska coast.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
AND TURKS CLASH
 AT coNsTANriNoPLE

London. March S-Aliicd and Turk ish forces have clashed in Cunstanti- nople, according to an official British dispatch to the government today. The city is now in the hands of the Allied forces and martial law has been declafed after more than twenty thousand British. French and Italian troops had made an extensives mill tary demonstration.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
HEARING ON ALASKA RAILROAD
 APPROPRIATION THIS WEEK

Washington, March S-llearing will be begun early in the present week Appropriations Committee. having in charge the estimates for Alaska rail- road construction work for the fiscal year beginning July l. Eight million dollars is the sum asked. It is esti- mated this will complete the road from Seward to Nenana.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
WILSON TO DEFINE POSITION
 ON TREATY RESERVATIONS

Wilson has prepared q letter stating his position regarding the reservations to the pcocn treaty recently adopted by the senate, it was announced at the White, Iouse toda"
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
MAJOR SMITH ESTABLISHES NEW
 COAST FLIGHT RECORD

san Diego. March 7--Malor A. D. smith. the army aviator. arrived in San Diego last night in his one day flight from Camp Lewis. Washington to san Diego. The time of the flight was hours i2 minutes. the distance ll50 miles. and cstablish- es q new Pacific Coast record for Il single days flight.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13

Seattle Nome AboutJ 1s
  First Winter Mail Leaves Last Winter About
  ing Period
 Parcels Packages Class Advertising If Publication During Winter Period This in Mind
 Packages Period will Unless lass is Attached.
 for Mail Nome Curing Winter Is About45 Days
 o Transm of Seattle to Nome Duln Summer 5 Required for Mail to Seattle.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
SWISS CONTESTS ATTACK
 U S LEGATION

Geneva, March S--BombiSts attack ed the American consulate at Zurich today but none of the occupants of the building were injured.
 The Swiss authorities have offered reward of three thousand francs for information leading to the arrest of the guilty parsons.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
AMERICAN LEGION TO HOLD
 CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON

Louisville, March S-Thc national commander cf the American Legion announced todav that a conference of the legionid"es of all stltei will be held in Washington Marcr % for rc- consideraticr of the so callcd bonus question.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
Allies Sending Additional Troops Te
 Turkish Capital

Paris, March S-British and Italian endorsements are enroute to Constan tinople which will give the Allies q total strength of fifty five thousa nd men. including the French forces, ac- cording to War Ministry announce ments here.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
kETCHikAN MAN DIES IN
 SPIRIT CITY

Seattle, March. S-Frank King. well known kctchikan business man and president of the Tongas Trading Com pany, died in Seattle Sunday. Death Was due to pneumonia following m attack of the influenza
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
U. 5 DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTA-
 TIVE DIES ABROAD

ROME, March s-M. sinowden. Clerk of Accounts in the American embassy here was found dead ir hi.i bedroom today. death being due to csphyXation by Illuminating gas
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-13
MIGHT IMPROVE THINGS

kied"news similar in if confined 
 
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IF THE NUGGET IS GOOD ENOUGH TO REAo IT SHOULD BE SUPPORTED BY YOUR SUBSCRIPTION
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AN ADMoNiTioN A

enlightenment Independence not mean prostitution political
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To be continued
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-05-27
Six Hurt in Auto Crash.

Milwaukee, May 25.-Six persons be-
lieved to be from Milwaukee were in
-jured at Waukesha, when a fast pas
Senger train crashed into an automO-
bile and hurled it, almost demolished,
so feet away. One of the injured said
to have been the driver Of the autOmO-
bile, will not recover, physicians be-
lieve. All were taken to the Wauke-
sha hospital, where officials refused to
reveal the names and addresses of the
patients at request Of the latter. Ac-
cording to reports the injured are: r.
Steingroeber, chest crushed and posi-
BILE skull fracture, believed fatally in
jured; Mrs. r. Steingroeber, bruised
and suffering from extreme shock ;
Otto or Oscar Thiele, serious injuries
to head and body; Genevieve Thiele,
fourteen years old, his daughter, badly
bruised; Emil Runke, possible concus-
sion Edwin or Edward Thiele, bruised
and shocked The automobile was
driven over the 500 line crossing at the
White Rock road, directly in the path
of the rushing train, according to wit
neSSeS.