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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
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Leb Dye Found
Dead In Barn
Wed. Morning

Leb Dye, a farmer living three
miles north of Molino, waS found dead
Wednesday morning in his barn where
he had gone late Tuesday night to look
after his stock. 1t is thought that
heart trouble caused his death, as his
body was in sitting position when it
was found and there were no eviden-
ces of his having been injured in any
way.
Mr.. Dye was 35 years old, the son
of Charles Dye. He leaves a wife,
who was formerly Miss Donnie
Young of the Molino vicinity, and
four children, Louisa, Thania, Tindall
and Mamie. He is also survived by
two half brothers, James and Pat, of
Montana.
He is native of Audrain County,
having lived all his life on the farm
where he died. He was ore of the pro-
gressive young farmers of the COM
munity where he made his home and
there are many who are grieved be-
cause of his sudden death. The Led
ger joins in extending sincere SYM
pathy to the wife and children who
suffer most in the loss of this young
man.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
NORTHEAST BENTON.

Ed Hildebrand went to st. Louis
the first of the week with carload of
cattle and one of hogs. - Born, to Mr..
and Mrs. Clayton Watts, Thursday,
May 9th, baby boy. - Art Keller
hal took a trip to Mt. Carmel last
Thursday. Geo. Hildebrand of
Wellsville visited near Benton City
Sunday. - Mothers Day was observ-
e dat both of the Sunday Schools in
Benton City by special programs. At
the Christian church the men and
boys had charge of the services and
at the Presbyterian church carna-
tons were given to the mothers. - DR..
and Mrs. May of Porto Rico, arrived
Monday night to visit the latter's
brother and sister, Chas. and Minnie
Harrison. - Mr.. and Mrs. Wrinkle
of Rush Hill who spent the winter in
San Antonio, Texas, visited their
daughter, Mrs. John Hildebrand Sun
day. - Several attended the class
play of the Wellsville High School
Monday night.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
SOUTH BENTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alb Williams visited at
Carl Dishman's Sunday. Mrs. JOS
eph Carter spent Friday and Satur-
day with home folks in Mexico. -
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Watts,
May 4th, a 8 pound boy. Mr., and
Mrs. Clark Pledge and children, Mrs.
Lee Childers and Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Barker and son were the guests at
R. McMahans Sunday. H. s. Clark
and daughter, Miss Laura, of Mexico,
visited at Geo. Peytons Sunday. --
Mrs. F. A. Owens and Mrs. R. McMa-
han are on the sick list. - John Baker
shipped a car load of cattle to st.
Louis Monday. Willie Clark Of
Mexico spent Saturday and Sunday
with his uncle Lee Clark.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
DIES At AMANDA

Mrs. Nancy D. Irvine, n years old,
a resident Of Pike County, died about
7:3O o'clock Tuesday night in the
Amanda HOSPITAL here. She has been
a patient there for six weeks having
been brought from her home in Bow
ling Green with a broken thigh. She
had about recovered from her injury
and was able to be up and walk around
some, when she was taken suddenly
i'll Tuesday evening and died within
an hours time, from what was sup
posed to be acute indigestion.
Mrs. Irvine is survived by two daugh
ters and a son. Mrs. Glenn Cash, one
of the daughters, and the son live in
Bowling Green, and the other daugh-
ter, Mrs. Joe Biggs, lives IN Vandalia
The body of Mrs. Irvine was shipped
to her home in Bowling Green We'd
nesday and she will be buried there.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
August Schultz
Killed Tuesday D
By Tightening

August Schultz, young farmer liv-
ing two and half miles north of Lad
donia, was instantly killed Tuesday af-
ternoon when struck by-lightening as
he was returning to his house from
the field where he was at work when
the storm came up. He was riding a
horse and was leading the other one of
the team; both animals were killed by
the same shaft of electricity which
killed the man.
Mr.. Schultz was 81 years old He
leaves a wife, who was formerly Miss
Lutte Kronke, an dto whom he has
been married six years, and little
son. He is also survived by his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Schultz,
who are now living in Illinois,
and four brothers and six sisters, all
of whom live in or near Audrain
County save the youngest sister, who
makes her home with her parents.
The brothers of Mr.. Schultz are
viii, Fred, Conrad, Jr., and Henry
Schultz. His sisters are Mrs. Val
Erdle, Mrs. Will Mullett, Mrs. Reka
Moore, Mrs. Lena Moore, Mrs. Emma
Miller and Miss Freda Schultz.
Mr.. Schultz was born on his fathers
home farm about four miles north of
Mexico. He made his home in Chi
cago for while, in recent years, but
returned to Audrain County and
bought the farm on which he was liv-
ing at the time of his death. He
was a prosperous and highly respected
farmer and his untimely death will
cause much sorrow. The Ledger ex-
tends deep sympathy to his family.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
MUST CUT THE SOLDIER.
BONUS FOR PASSAGE.

WASHINGTON, May 8.-Soldier
bonus legislation in it's present form
cannot be enacted. The Republican
majority of the ways and means COM
mittee have conceded that fact and ar
ranged meeting at which these
changes will be considered:
Reduction of the proposed cash
bonus to 81 day.
Limitation of the cash any ex-serv-
ice man may receive to $500.
noe dollar and half day instead
of $1.75 to men electing to take some
form of aid other than cash bonus.
No man choosing home aid, voca-
tional education, or additional insur-
ance in lieu of cash to be given
credit in excess of $500.
Revenue Without Direct Tax.
Figures obtained by the members of
the ways and means committee have
convinced several Of them that if these
reductions are agreed upon, sufficient
revenue can be obtained without di-
rect tax on retail sales to pay the cost
of the modified bonus program.
The action of the Republican caucus
in opposing sales tax has compelled
the majority of the ways and means
committee to abandon that method Of
obtaining revenue in framing the
bonus measures. The present plan is
to provide the necessary money
through taxes on stock exchange tran
sactions, real estate transfers, on to-
bacco and increases in the surtaxes on
incomes.
! Southern Democrats and eastern
Republicans in considerable numbers
have changed positions on the ques-
tion. The hostility of the southern
Democrats is attributed largely te
,.cial questions, while the protests Of
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
MEXICO TO HAVE
GREAT SPEAKERS
FOR CHAUTAUQUA


Mexico's chautauqua, to be put
on under the direction of the Redpath
Vawter system August 25 to 81, is to
include many noted speakers and fam
Gus entertainers.
Among the lecturers are to be
Philip P. Campbell, chairman of the
rules committee of Congress, for
twenty years active in law-making af-
fairs of this country; DR.. Robert
Johnston, of Montreal, Quebec, an in
ternational speaker who will made an
address on "a Modern jonah" Ralph
Dennis, U. S. vice-consul at Moscow
during the revolution, who, having
seen the conditions in Russia, dis
cusses understandingly the causes,
aims, methods and meaning to the
world of this great menace of Boil
shevism; Hon. Quinn O'Brien one of
Chicago's greatest lawyers, who will
have as his subject, "The Challenge of
the New Era" Ada Ward, the noted
English lecturer-entertainer who will
speak on ''You Americans;" Represen-
tative w. E. Wenner,an expert on
child training, who will attack the boy
problem in an address on "What
About That Boy?"; Oney Fred Sweet,
feature writer and short story author
for the Chicago Tribune, who will de-
liver lecture on In Other Mems
Shoes" Cotton Noe, the Mark Twain
of Kentucky, who will give 'The Great
American Home" poetic interpreta-
ton; and John Marion Dean who has
a message called Americas Tomor-
row."
In the way of musical treats Mex
leo is to have John G. Weber and his
band which has won first place in both
the national band contests; The Crit
erion Male Quartet, of New York
City, which is rated as the finest or
ganiDation Of IT'S kind in America, its
members having sung with Melba,
Schumann- Heink, Nordica, Bispham
and made records for sevral of the
leading monographs; and the Premier
Artists, nine-person organization
comprising six great soloists accom-
panied by their own orchestra.
The Novelty Trio composed of Jack
Stone, banjoist, Miss Electra Pratt,
singer and writer of comic monol-
ogues, and Achille Bragers, the Bel
gian accordionist; and the Columbia
Players, six young ladies who feature
drums and novelty combinations,
are also to be attractions of the pro-
gram.
A New York success--funnier than
TT Pays To Advertise'-has been OBJ
tained by the Chautauqua manage
ment and will be brought here as one
of the chief features. Edwin M.
Whitney, one of the foremost inter-
prefers of plays, will give an evenings
entertainment with his impersonation
of the ten characters in Turn to the
| Right" Miss Dorothy Cole, the girl
with the personality" Victor Spedel-
iere, the French boy violinist and
Altha Hetfelbower, pianist, will give
twr Of the preludes,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
McAdoo's S Friends
Claim 1t For Him
On Second Ballot

NEW YORK, May 7.-William G.
McAdoo, lacking an official campaign
organization, is depending on his
friends to carry the burden of his
candidacy for the Democratic presi-
dental nomination" So efficient have
these friends been that, according to
their own claims they have the nomin-
alton all wrapped up ready to deliver
on the second ballot at the San Fran
cisco convention. Here is the dope"
of McAdoo's supporters, for what it is
worth:
They say the following states will
vote for the former secretary of the
treasury on the first ballot--Alabama,
"a; Arizona, 6; Arkansas, 1S; Cali
fornia, 26; Colorado, 12; Delaware, 6;
Idaho, s; Illinois, So; Indiana, 80;
Kansas, 20; Louisiana, 20; Maryland,
16; Massachusetts, 96; Michigan, 80;
Mississippi, 30; Montana, 8; Nevada,
6; New Hampshire, 8; New Mexico,
6; Oregon, 10; South Carolina, 18;
Tennessee, "a; Texas, 40; Utah, g.;
Vermont, 8; Virginia, "a; Washington,
Ia; Wyoming, 6; Alaska, 6; District
of Columbia, 6; Hawaii, 6; Philippine
Islands, 6; Porto Rico, 6.
This is a total of $40. There are
1,092 delegates. The two-thirds neces-
sary for a choice are 728. Although
Michigan's thirty and three of New
Hampshire's eight are pledged to
Herbert Hoover, his declaration that
he would not accept the Democratic
nomination indicates hts name will not
be placed before the convention and
McAdoo's hackers lost no time in
claiming these thirty-three.
On the second ballot, the dope" has
it that these states will swing to the
McAdoo column: Georgia, 28; Iowa,
&c; Missouri, 36; New York, 90; North
Carolina, "a; Oklahoma, 20; South
Dakota, 10.
This is a total of 234. Added to the
$40 FIRST choice" votes, it is TIA or
forty-six more than needed. And
there you are.
According to present indications
Georgia's first ballot will be for Tom
Watson; Iowa''s for T. E. Meredith
secretary of agriculture; Missouri's
for Champ Clark; New York's for
Gov. Alfred Smith or Governor Ed
wards of New Jersey; North Caro-
lina's for State Senator s. +. Sim
mons; Oklahoma's for Senator Rob-
ert Owen and South Dakota's for
James W. Gerard.
There is some gossip that some sort
of combination will be formed
against McAdoo at the Democratic
conference at Albany this week.
Persistent rumors are afoat of a
possibility of Edwards's "teaming up
with Governor Cox of Ohio.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
The Thirst That
Failed Sees No
Relief In Sight


WASHINGTON, May 8.-"Wet"
hopes Of obtaining planks in the DEM
ocratic and Republican national plat
forms favoring light wines and beers
have gone glimmering, according to
information percolating from the
headquarters of both parties.
There has been a checking up of the
prospective "wet" strength in the con-
ventions by the Republican and Demo-
cratic leaders within the last week, it
'transpires, with the result that the
foes of prohibition have been advised
of the hopelessness of their cause, so
far as the presidential contest is con-
cerned.
Officials of the Democratic national
committe made an unusually care
full canvass of the situation, for the
reason that both Governor Edwards of
New Jersey and Governor Cox of
Ohio have been figuring as presiden-
tial possibilities favorable to the res
direction Of beer, and it was the DEM
ocratic convention that was looked to
chiefly by the "wets" as likely to adopt
wine and beer plank, from political
considerations, if not from conviction.
Democrats to be Silent?
The Democratic check-up showed
that only sixteen of the ffty-six men,
bers of the resolutions committee at
San Francisco would be in favor Of
"wet" plank, if they represent the
prevailing sentiment Of the states
electing the delegates viii will name
the members of the committee. 1t is
understood that as a result of this
canvass, Chairman Cummings of the
| Democratic national committee, who
will be the temporary chairman of the
| Democratic convention, will refrain
from striking any keynote favorable
to the "wets." Democratic leaders
also have urged the anti-prohibition-
lists to clay off," warning them that
if they continue to press for a "wet'
plank they surely will spur the pro,
/ hibitionists to force through strong
dry" plank.
The Democratic chieftains bore hope
that by putting the snuffers on thu
"wets," William Jennings Bryan car
be persuaded to abandon his intention
to fight for a plank strongly indors
ing the eighteenth amendment and en-
! forcement thereof. Silence on the
liquor issue is ardently desired by the
Democratic leaders.
G.. o. p. Even "Drier."
The canvass by Republican leaders
showed that the "wets" would be ever
weaker at Chicago than at San Fran
cisco.
The prospect, therefore is that th'
advocates of light wines and beer will
transfer their endeavors to the con
gressional campaign, seeking to elec
a congress which will modify the de
finition of Intoxicating liquor. I
would take a wet" landslide to vii
the house and, with only one-third O
the senators to be elected, the VETS
could scarcely hope for friendly sen
ate in the next congress.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
C|TYS POPULATION
INCREASES ONLY a
FROM 1910 TO 1920
Special to the Ledger:
WASHINGTON n

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Census
statistics announced today include Mex
leo, Mo-, 6,O13, increase of IA or 1.2
per cent.
This small increase came as shock
and disappointment to many of the
citizens who were hoping for at least
three or four hundred more in 1920
than in 1910 In 1890 Mexico had a
population of 4,789; in 1900 she had
5000, an increase of $40. In 1910
the population was 5,939, an increase
of $40. 1t is seen, then, that this
city fell off more in increase Of pop
ulation this year than any census
year since 1890.
When the matter was discussed at
the Chamber of Comerce luncheon
Thursday noon several Of the prom
inent members stated ther belief that
no mistake had been made in taking
the census and that Mexico population
has really not increased in the ten
years since 1910 any more than the
Census Bureau announces. The town
has grown; that is, there are more
houses and perhaps more families;
but the families are small and in a
majority of the dwellings only two or
three persons are living it was said.
Another explanation of the small in
crease was given as the fact that
many so-called residents of Mexico
are not in the corporate limits of the
city and were therefore not included
in the count by the enumerators.
There were others, however, at the
meeting who said that they felt a
mistake had been made either in the
figures for 1910 or for this year.
They give as their reasons the in
creased number of people employed
by the brick plant and by the shoe
factory; and the large number of
houses which have been built in the
city and all of which are full.
The population Of Vandalia, recent
ly announced as 2,158, showed an in
crease of 583, or 35.3 per cent. This
is the first and only other Audrain
County town whose population for
1920 has been announced.
Columbia's population showed a
gain of 1915 per cent, being reported
as 1861; Moberly was reported as
having 1879, which was an increase
of I'll per cent. Kirksville showed
an increase of 1876 per cent, having
1918 as the 1920 population. Han
nbal showed a gain of 3.32 per cent
with a population of 1880; and
Brookfeld gained S.8 per cent, with q
population of 6,304.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
MRS. MARSHALL
DIES At MAYO'S
TUESDAY NIGHT

Mrs. Lucy Marshall, for many years
a resident of Mexico and one of the
city's most respected women, died at
7:15 o'clock Tuesday night at Mayo
Bros Hospital in Rochester, Minn.,
where she was taken a week ago
Monday. She has been in poor health
for the greater part Of her life, hav-
ing suffered with stomach trouble.
Mrs. Marshall was nearing her 65th
birthday, which would have come on
June s this year. She was born near
Littleby in this county and has lived
in Audrain all her life. She was mar
ried October 5, 1871 and moved to
Mexico about % years ago. She has
been the mother of nine children, seven
of whom survive her. Her husband
has been dead since July, 1909.
The sons and daughters whom Mrs.
Marshall leaves to mourn her death
are: W. W. Marshall, of Nevada;
Claud Marshall, of GLASGOW; Mrs. r.
P. Barnes, of Central City, Neb.; Mrs.
Willie Irvine, of Centralia; and Miss
Ethel, Harry and Ray Marshall, of
Mexico, who are unmarried and made
their home with their mother.
Mrs. Marshall is also survived by
three brothers and two sisters:
Stephen Blankenship, of Lakeport,
Calf; DR.. w. B. Blankenship, of
Dixie, Wash; Wesley Blankenship, of
Benton City; Mrs. Jennie Dye, of
West Plains; and Miss Alice Barry, of
Benton City, who is a half sister,
The body of Mrs. Marshall will be
brought to Mexico Thursday night by
her son, Harry, who has beer with her
in Rochester. 1t is thought the fun
eral will be held at 2;90 o'clock Friday
afternoon, at the home on Pearson
Street, if all the children can get
here by that time. The brother and
sister from Benton City will also come
for the funeral. Burial will be in
Elmwood cemtery.
RMS. Marshall leaves large num-
ber of warm and admiring friends to
mourn her death. In spite of her long
years of illness she has manifested q
Christian spirit which has won for her
the respect Of many persons. The
Ledger joins in extending deep SYM
pathy to the children and to the other
relatives who grieve over her death.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
A Successful Season.

The many friends of Fred Mayfeld,
formerly of this city, now living in
Columbia, will be glad to hear that
last season was most successful one
with him in the theatrical business.
His shows is the Clint and Bessie
Robins Co., playing the northwest and
meeting with splendid response
wherever appearing. Mr.. Mayfeld is
one of the livest advance agents in the
business and expects to visit Mexico
before resuming his work on the road
in August.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

Miss Sallie Crane, Of Martinsburg,
was in Mexico Tuesday. She has Just
returned from Kirksville where she
has been taking course in the Teach
ers' College.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
Doctors Raise Fees.

Because of the increased cost OF
drugs, advance in the price Of gasoline,
and general high cost of living the
musicians of the Audrain county med
ical society have made an advance in
their rates. They will be found ad-
vertised elsewhere.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

Miss Mary Agnes Altum, Of st.
fouls "a trained nurse we'll known in
Mexico, is critically i'll in the Baptist
Sanitarium, st. Louis, where physi-
clans have given up all hope for her
recovery.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
M. M. A. Wins Game.

NJ. NJ. A. won the base ball game
played with Central Wesleyan Col
lere, of Warrenton, Tuesday by a
score of 6 to 0. The game was played
on the home diamond.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

Miss Katie Matthews, chief stem
ographer in the office Of the Coal Oil
Inspector in Jefferson City, is in Mex
leo visiting friends and relatives be-
fore going to California for an ex-
tended visit.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

Valentine Erdle, who was accident
ly killed Tuesday morning when he
was run over by a disc cultivator on
his farm near Rush Hill, will be bur-
led Thursday afternoon in Progress
Cemetery near his home. Funeral
services will be conducted at 2 o'clock
blythe Rev. Haffner.
Service at St. Paul's Church.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

A marriage license was issued We'd
nesday to T. E. eDnevant and Mamie
Stevens, both of Mexico. The latter is
the matron at the Kings Daughters
Old Ladies' Home. The Ledger joins
in extending best wishes to them.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

Arthur Holmes is recovering from
painful injury to two fingers on his
left hand due to their having been
caught in heavy door as it unex-
pectedIy closed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
I'm COUNTY. MISSOURI, THURSDAY, MAY ls 1920
The Highway Engineer

county counties Missouri without High
way Engineer.
that this the county where they
official than his by the savings he makes
n the purchase of road material and machinery.
will have make to secure better high
throughout highway engineer
taking charge will the elimination of the
% mud hole that kills the usefulness of the dirt road even in dry
weather.
will that roads properly and efficiently built we'll
money Taxpayer hundred other different
Let us seriously consider ptoning for the
portant official n Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

eastern Republicans are said to be
taxes will have in the money markets
based largely on the effect additional
of the East.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

Dave McGee, of Bowling Green,
formerly of this city,is patient at the
Mexico Hospital.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Glennen, of New
were in Mexico Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

George Lee has returned from a
business trip to st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Weeks, of Van
dalia, were in Mexico visiting Tuesday
night.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

Ralph Divers, of Fulton, spent
Tuesday nigth in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

T. C. Brown, of Farber, was here
on business Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13
John M. Huber, of Boonville, was in
Mexico on business Wednesday.

Mrs. A. Tuepker and, children, of
Farber, were Mexico visitors Wednes-
day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

G. Gregg, of Vandalia, spent Tues
day night in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

r. M. White and the Rev. A. A.
Wallace were in Laddonia Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

W. C. Schilling, of Jefferson City,
was in Mexico Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

F. M. Davis, Of Independence, was
in Mexico on business Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

C. L. Daniels, of Vandalia, was here
on business Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-05-13

James Callen, Of Vandalia, was in
Mexico Sunday visiting friends.