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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05
MRS. c. c. DRY DIES
OF BLOOD POISONING
Is Mother of J. w. Dry of This City
Leaves Husband and One
Daughter
LIVED HERE SINCE CHRISTMAS
Funeral Will be Held Wednesday AT 4.
ternOOn-Burial Will be in
ElmwOOd.

Mrs. c. C. Dry, mother of j. W.
Dry Of this city, died at the home of
her son Tuesday morning at 1890
o'clock. She had been seriously Ill
with blood poisoning since last Tues
day. Funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
at the home of Mr.. Dry. The Rev,
Richard Gentry had charge. Bur-
ial was in Elmwood cemetery.
The following will be pail bearers:
S. P. Cunningham, F. w. Buckley
W. G. Wilkins, F. C. Stoltz, J. c.
Mundy, William Vivion.
Mrs. Dry leaves her husband, two
children and four grandchildren. Hey
daughter, Mrs. J. f. Irvine, of Ne
vad9 will not be able to come for the
funeral on account of the illness OF
her daughter.
Mrs. Dry was born IN Kentucky
March 8, 1S41 but moved to Missour
when she was nine years old. In re-
cent years she has lived in EldoradC
Springs. Last December 8 she wa
operated upon in Research Hospital il
Kansas City, and at Christmas she
came to Mexico Since that time she
has been with her son, j. W. Dry
here.
She has long been n member Of thl
Christian church and has lead an aG
mirable life. She has many friend
both here and elsewhere who vii
greatly mourn her loss. The Ledge
joins in extending sincere aympatd,
to her husband, children ard grand
children.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05
MISS BESSIE LEE SCOBEE WEDS
Is Married Tuesday Afternoon t.
Richie L. Patrick.

Miss Bessie Lee Scobee and Richie
L. Patrick were married Tuesday af-
ternoon at o'clock at the home of the
Rev. J. S. Jesse, who read the cere-
mony. They left Tuesday evening for
Kansas City for a short honeymoon
trip, and will return to Mr.. Patrick's s
farm, near Rowena, to make their
home.
Mrs. Patrick is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Jess Scobee. She has lived
in Mexico all her life and is a popular
young lady with a host of friends.
The bridegroom is a prosperous young
farmer. The Ledger extends best
wishes to them.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05
D. /. STONE DIES
IN SEDALIl M0aUai
Went There A Week Ago On BUS
mess Connected With Estate Of
Fathcr-in-Law
TO BE BURIED IN WINDSOR
Rev. W. {. COwart, Of Mexico, Will
Conduct Services Wednesday
Afternoon.

D. II. Stone, of Mexico, died at 2.30
Monday afternoon in Scdalia, at the
home of his wifcs aunt, Mrs. c. a.
Harter. Pneumonia was the cause Of
his death. He will be buried at Wind
sor Wednesday afternoon, and service
will be conducted by the Rev. W. C.,
Cowart, of this city, who Joined Mrs.
Stone in Sedalia Monday evening lie
is survived by his wife and two sons,
Herbert, Jr., II, and Morris, 8. They
were all with him at the time of mis-
death.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stone went to Sedaiia
q week ago Sunday on business con-
nected with the estate of Mrs. Stones
father, ]. w. Hall, who died in Euenos
Aires, Argentine, September 4, 1919.
He was in business there and left a
fortune which Mrs. Stone has learned
to be quite large, probably million
dollars, and because of the fact that
he had married a second time, not ir-
forming his wife of the cxistance of
Mrs. Stone, the only child of his first
marriage, the latter was trying to Sc
cure data establishing her right to a
share in the fortune. No definite re-
suits have as yet been obtained by the
action she has brought.
Mr.. Stone was a travelling salesman
for one of the big leading drug houses
in the country and was registered
pharmacist in thirty-two states. lie
moved here with his family from Chi
cago last fall.
Although resident of Mexico hut
q short time, Mr.. Stone has made
many friends here who will be greatly
grieved to learn of his death. H:
was member of the Methodist
church and a faithful worker in botf
church and Sunday School, being tnt
teacher of class. The Ledger joins
in extending deepest sympathy to tht
wife and sons whom he leaves.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05
FIFTY ARE PRESENT
At T.P.A. BANQUET
Musical Program is Feature of Occas
iOn-Talent From Town, M. NJ.
A. and Hardin
TWO STATE OFFICERS HERE
State President Gray and State Dir
ectOr Smith Talk on Purpose of
Organization.

Fifty persons attended the annual
banquet of Post / of the Travellers
Protective Association of America
which was given at the Hotel Hoxsey
Saturday night. A. W. Gray, state
president Of the organization, and
George W. Smith, state director, wela
present and made talks concerning the
, purpose of the association and the
good it has accomplished in the last
year.
Talent from Hardin College. Nj. M
A., an ditch town furnished mus
ical program between the courses Of
the dinner. Mrs, C. R. Gibbs sang d
solo which was especially appreciated
by the audience. The trio composed
of Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs.
Henderson was dispensed with on ac
count of the illness of Mrs. Henderson.
Miss Martha Pitcher of Hardin Col
lege played violin solo, accompanied
by Miss Helen Shotwell. Master
James O'Toohey sang a song, to an ac
compartment by Miss Victoria
Brooks; Miss Blanford gave a read
ing; and Captain Covey, of M. NJ. A.
sang a solo, accompanied by Miss
Shotwell.
Frank aPrker, president of the local
post of the 7. P. A., was toastmaster
for the occasion. The visiting officers
and DR.. A. A. Wallace were the only
speakers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05
MRS. LUCY TERRY DEAD.
Pneumonia and Week ilcGrt Cause
Death of Woman g..

Mrs. Lucy Terry, 62 years old, died
at midnight Sunday night at her home
in Thompson. She had been suffering
with heart disease for two years and
the immediate cause of her death was
quick pneumonia, which she contract
ed Wednesday. She was buried in
Shelbina where she has two daughters
and son living.
Mrs. Terry is survived by her hus
band and six children. The Ledge:
extends sympathy to them in theil
loss.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05

What's the matter with America
these days?
Too many diamonds, not enough
alarm clocks.
Too many silk shirts, not enough
blue flannel ones.
Too many pointed-toed shoes, and
not enough squared-toed ones.
Too many serge suits and not
enough overalls.
Too much decollette and rot enough
aprons.
Too many satin upholstered limous-
ines and not enough cows.
Too many consumers and not
enough producers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05

To much oil stock and not enough
saving accounts.
Too much envy of the results of
hard work and too little desire to
emulate it.
To many desiring short cuts to
wealth and too few willing to pay the
price.
Too much of the spirit of "get while
the getting is good" and not enough
of the old fashioned Christianity.
To much discomfort that vents itself
in mere complaining and to little real
effort to remedy conditions.
Too much class consciousness and
too little common democracy and love
of humanity.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05
Were Welded Wednesday,

A marriage license was issued
Tuesday afternoon to Lewis $. Crum
and Miss Julia F. Kesler, both Of
whom live about nine miles southeast
of Mexico. They were married
Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock ct
the home Of the bride. The Rev. II.
P. Rice read the ceremony.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05
Married by Probate Judge.

Robert Edward Shaw, of Laddonia,
and Mrs. Esther Spencer, Of Tebbetss,
were married Monday afternoon at
4:30 o'clock by Probate Judge E. A.
Shannon, in his Office in the court
house. ~
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05
THIRD HOLTCAMP CHILD DIES
;Eclea. Five eYars Old, Succumbs TO
Complication Of Diseases.

Helen Holtcamp, the five-year-old
daughter OF MIR. and Mrs. Ben Hot
camp, died Sunday morning as re-
suit of pneumonia which came rs a
complication Of -~toopi1g cough and
m ,asles. She is the third ch ID in TIE
family to die from the sare cause
sllcc he first Of the yea. Tho frst
was Pauline, three years oi3, aid IT,"
second was Robert "illicm, six
months old, WI died JGnu&ry 27.
Helen Hc'tc' zap is survived y her
parents and til &c brothers, all older
than she. Funeral services were held
Monday morning at 1890 o'clock at
st. Brendan's church, and were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Father T. O'Sulll-
van. Burial was in the Catholic ceme.
terry. The Ledger extends deepest
sympathy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05
Marriage License Issued.

A marriage license was issued FRI
day to Josep! Tai,l Of Martins51rg
and Miss Aunc Youne5looh, of lad
donia. The welding will rot take
place until next Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05

THE new Lord Mayor of London is
a musician. Nothing strange about
that, remarks Socrates Sewers, who
has heard a few politicians in this
country blow their own horns.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05

A LOCK of Napoleon's hair recent
ly brought $50 in London. A single
strand of strange hair, properly
placed, will bring far more than this
says Socrates Sewers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05

Owen Tinsley and family who have
been quite i'll are all better. Mr..
Tinsley is able to be at his place Of
business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Melville Paul, who
have been living at the Hotel Alamo,
have moved to the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Otis Purdy, where they have
rooms.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05
Marriage License Issued.

A marriage license was issued Sat
urday afternoon to chas. Arthur
Tucker, Of Farber, and Mrs Ruby G.
Hewett, Of Louisiana.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05

John Blackburn Of Readsville sold
to Ed Lee Of Mexico Monday, two
horses, receiving $500 for the span.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1920-02-05

"mtrat Il thp MattFr

editorial taken the Fargo says
well you can't improve the idea See don't think it
follows
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-10-21

Creamery, first grade ...... 81
Creamery. second grade go. 30
Process butter ,,,,,. 63
Packing stock ,............. ~
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-10-21

.pordo, mo-" s.,d ,nd,or,r+,v
"hnt those heIono to mam
.Renchas o,n,t ror bund,o.r - crooked
an, owl vo,ca has,da mo
Recovartnp INV flowers turned IN
end s.nted hesida me- a rat-aved vonnp
fellow cheanlv dressed .vc;,p me with
an incident store Az looked at him
be heoan crowdino over toward me-
plainly n was his intention to oust me
from, tho bench
"rhere,s plenty Of room on those
other hencbes over there" / suggested
"Reat II yourself II Won don't like II
here.n he retorted. blowing the smoke
from a cheap cigarette in nv face. II
got a date here. and I'm going to stay.
seer"
answered with an angry retort and
hot words followed, We had almost
come to blows when the bushes op-
posite us suddenly parted. caught
sight for lust q second Of a villainous
face. that of a man about forty, an
unforrettable face with a red scar
across the left cheek. He raised one
finger in an imperative gesture. signal
ing to nv unwelcome companion on
tho bench. With a profane exc)ama.
t;on of d,smav. the rat-eved fellow
sprang up and walked hastily away
along the mark path. Wondering
what II was all about. I watched him
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-10-21
UP TO DATE GHOSTS

Fiction readers who like
haunted houses and myste-
rious noises in the night,
and ghost doings that baf-
file explanation, should stop,
look, and read right here.
For "The House Of Whis-
pers" is well named. It's
even more fascinating.than
the oId-time haunted house,
because it's a mystery
apartment in a big city
bui!ding-the lovely heroine,
for instance, can creep
along a ledge from one win
dow to another in the dead
OF night, and a wonder
ful pearl necklace can dis
appear from a 'WaII-safe
and find its way back again,
and the superintendent and
his employees can fasten a
charge Of murder on the
hero, and there might be
room in the walls for secret
passageWays. But there Is
nothing neW-fashioned or
queer about the loyalty and
devotion Of the heroine for
her lover in trouble; it's the
same glorious thing that
has thrilled US all ever since
true love ceased to run
smooth. And of course she
gets the reward that she
deserves-and they live
happily ever after.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-10-21

observed then that she seemed to be
greatly agitated. Involuntarily
sprang to my feet and removed my
hat. feeling certain that she had mis-
taken me for someone else.
She looked straight at me with an
odd tightening of the lips. Into her
great dark eyes came look in which
pride and fear seemed to mingle with
utter loathing.
II am here" she said.
In my confusion I mumbled some
thing. I hardly knew what. She look
ed me up and down with puzzled air
and raised her hand to q red carna-
ton she was wearing.
You were to wear one. too"
II don't understand" I answered.
didn't you," she asked hesitating-
ly, didn't you come here about the
papers,"
what papers"
"You know"
II don't know" replied. II know
nothing about any papers. You must
have mistaken me for someone else"
But this was the place-this bench
the first bench"
II sat down here quite by accident"
"Oh!" she exclaimed with q sigh Of
relief. "And you're not wearing a
red carnation, either"
recalled then with misgiving that
the ill-favored youth who just a mo-
ment ago had disputed the bench with
me had been wearing a red carnation.
and that he had muttered something
about having a date. Yet it did not
seem possible that girl Of this sort
would be having a rendezvous with
q scamp like him. I determined II
possible to ascertain the girls mis-
sion.
II am merely waiting here" hast
ened to explain. until II II time for
me to keep q dinner engagement with
some relatives in the apartment house
from which you came"
Az spoke I noticed that the fsar
and loathing had vanished fre0 har
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-10-21

Many man Injuries his eyesight by
looking out for number one.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-10-21
LATE
MARKET.
QUOTATIONS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
DENVER LIVE STOCK.

Cattle.
closing sales proved that the market
was slightly higher in most divisions.
The quality of the offering was COM
mon and what little fancy stock that
was offered met with a ready sale;
Few steers were sS 3Re otSe1 9sa
loads going at $3.50. 3s.65 and $3.50;
The bulk Of the feeding steers sold at
$3.50 to 1915. Cows reached top OF
$3.50 on the early market. "A fair SUPP
ply of both cows and heifers arrived
and prices remained steady for the
general run.
Large supplies of good hogs were
received on the local hog market, the
bulk arriving late resulting in a slow
fair stock. A top Of SI5.75 was reached
on two loads of good hogs. with other
bulk sold at SI4.50 to $3.50. Pigs were
scarce and were sold readily when Of
fered. They were quoted at $14.0o to
Good supplies Of sheep were received
on the local market. The bulk Of the
arrivals was feeders. with small sup
steady. Fat lambs sold at $i1.60 flat
for fair quality lambs. while the bulk
sold for $11.25 to $11.75.
Two thousand feeding lambs sold for
2i1.s9. freight paid. The bulk sold for
were quoted at sl.25 to s4.75. six car
other bunch selling for $4.35. No weth-
ers were offered.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-10-21
CHAPTER !,

With an exclamation of annoyance
crumpled up the note from my great
uncle Rufus and flung 1t on the floor.
My disappointment ut its contents was
the one thing needed to complete the
utter misery Of a wretched day.
Only that morning my roommates,
Birge and Roller. fortunate fellows.
had been Informed that their applica-
tions for the ambulance service had
been accepted. Our year Of happy
companIonship had come to IN abrupt
end.
"Cheer up, old man." cried the op-
tsmtstic Blrge. "your luck will change
some time"
Fright" said Roller. as he stopped
to give final tug to the straps of his
new kit bag, "a chap us crazy about
Adventure as you are Is bound to meet
her soon"
"Stop it," cried in desperation. 1T
is you two who are to have the great
opportunity. Soon you'll be seeing
shrapnel burst, airplanes battling. reg
iments charging, heroes dying. and l.
I'll be sitting here alone in a hall
room. eating my heart out with lone
someness and envy. spending my days
at an uncongenIal desk, and my nights.
God knows how. after you fellows have
gone"
"You never can tell" chirped old
Birge. "nll kinds Of strange things hap
pen right here in New York. You may
be the one that has had bellyful of
adventure before we return-if we do"
His last three words gave US all
SOLDERING thought. There was a chance,
more than chance. that never again
on this earth would we three be to-
gether again. Eight Of our college
mates had preceded Birge and Roller
to the great battlefield. Already three
Of them lay in hero graves somewhere
under the lilies of France.
The silence of a sad parting fell on
us. The taxicab came and we drove
together to the pier with hardly word
spoken.
AS we shook hands at the gang
plank old Roller spoke again. glis-
ten Of tears in his eye. something al
most prophetic in his voice.
"Nelson." he said. ~ feel II In my
bones that something Is going to hap
pen to you soon. something thrilling"
II wish to God something would !"
I answered bitterly.
Disconsolately I waved them last
adieu from the dock. In black mood
I rallied against the fate that had left
me behind. poignnntly lamenting the
lack Of the eight hundred dollars that
W ~uld have set me free to accompany
them.
Two letters, thrust under the door
In lodging-ho fashion. awaited my
homecoming. One Of them I rccog-
nized at once As my mothers weekly
billet Of good aslvice. and tossed aside
to be read when was In a better
frame of mind. The other was in .
eramped. unfamiliar handwriting. As
studied the envelope curiously q sus-
picion ~ to the writer's identity
Aashed into my mind and eagerly
tore II opsn. Ny reat-uncis. Rufus
Oastoa, was IN oad. old man. It must
- frUm Mn. Wlat could ~ - writ
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-10-21
Money Market.
EASTERN LIVE STOCK.


At Chicago.
Chicago. Cattle = Desirable beef
steers strong to shade higher: palmer
grades steady: undertone better: bulk
grassy kinds. Sy.25 q 1880: medium and
good cows shade better; bulk, $6.5O@
9.75: common kinds and Gamers steady.
bulk, 1925 @ SIS: calves unevenly low
selected lots to $500: best feeder:
steady: others draggy: receipts west
erners. 1000; quality plain: market
slow at steady prices.
to 10 cents higher: in-between grades
sas bak pas sh
;;sss;ssay; \ BULK desirable kinds. 'is.sSS
,.mSs steady. Closing % daii. IS 'eeass cents
butchers: bulk. .S1l. q i2.00: no choice
wesssrn ewss $500 esik natiye. eGSe $3.50
@s:7s: top yeariins wethers. $1,000:
Cash Graln at Chleago.
No. ! hard. ;s.isK 0s.i7. 'A"'
Sorn5jSsS; IS; %izsd. sioslnc; No.
oats-No. white. ssH Q soc: No.
Rye-No. 2, $1.6S.
Barley-s0c o $1.06.
Timothy Seed-95.0006.50
Clover Seed-$12.O0 q 90.
Pork-NominAl.
Lard-$2S.50.
Ribs-417.00019 1870.
Ch1sa0o Dairy.
Chicago. - Butter - Higher. Cream.
cry, 4006lhc.
EgEa-CnchanGed.
Poultry-A1ive. higher: fowls. gen.
eral run Sic: springs. 34hc: turksya
&c.
H0tat0 Market.
ChicaGo.-Potatoes = Steady. North.
oFn whites, 91.60G1.75: Minnesota And
Dakota Early Ohios. $L7e0l.So.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-10-21

Most young lawyers spend more
t1De practicing economy than law.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-10-21
A man isn't necessarily smart be.
cause he says some things that do.
ASPIRIN
Name ''Bayer" on Genuine

buyer 1HUIetS OF ASpIf1n u GenUp
ine Aspirin proved safe by millions
and prescribed by physicians for over
twenty years. Accept only an unbroken
"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.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-10-21

cutieura Seothss Itching sealp
On retiring gently rub spots Of dam
druf and itching with Cuticura Oint-
ment- Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
and have q clear skin and soft, white
hQnda.-Ady.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-10-21
Doctor. Cupid

That love sometimes cures dis
ease IL Q fact that has been called
to the attention Of the public by .
prominent physician. Love Is not,
however, the cure for all women.
Many q woman b nervous and
irritable, feels dragged down and
worn out for no Teaso0 that she
can think Of. 4
Doctor PierceIs Fsvcrite Pte.
Bcription gives new life and new
strength to weak. worn-out,
run. down women. "Favorito
Prescription" makes weak women
strong md 4ck women well. Il
Is now sold by IN druggists n the
United Stahe6 n tahlefs - Well
- liquid form.
ATcHlsoN, KAlu.-.About twenty
years ago first commenced taking
Favoeite Prescription for feui-
nine trouble. The first half dozen
doses gave relief and by the time I
had finished the first bottle l felt
stronger than for q long while.
Since then ! have taken it whenever
] was rundown, weak or nervous
and it has always given me the de-
giredsrelief. lam very glad to ~
commend 'Favorite Prescription -
. woman's real friend. - MRs. IDA
nCUNER, 1118 North Tenth Street.