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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
j. |. JOHNSON
FINDS FREIGHT
EATS PROFIT

]. T. johnson shipped 40 tons Of
baled hay to market recently and tsls
way he figures the result Of the tram
saction is that he is in the hole. Here
are few interestingfgures regarding
the deal which Mr.. johnson gave the
Ledger. The matter of freight I'M
cludes only freight charges. The
charges assessed against the shipment
for trackage, reconsignInent insurance
and etc, which amounted to fully $40
or more on each shipment is not in
cluded. Neither is the cost of raising
the hay, cutting and hauling to the
baler, bailing, hauling and loading
into the cars. With this included the
amount he received for the 40 tons
after freight and incidentals of ship
ment were paid, s266.60, would have
dwindled to nothing or less than that
One car contained 101s tons and the
freight alone on this cost $47.59. The
hay sold for $12 ton and Mr. Johnson
received net $55.21. This was without
including the raising, cutting, baling
and etc.
An other car of little over II tons
at $12 netted him $67.33 after paying
$51.05 freight Another car of 10
tons at $14 netteed him 1891 after
paying freight Of $46.72 or a total
haulage expense of $62. Another car
of little over 10 tons at $12 brought
him net $500 after paying freight
of $49.32.
This is Of interest in that it gives
an insight into the expense the farm
er is bearing in getting his product
to market This is question that
is of paramount Importance and which
should be changed so thefarmer would
not pay practically his profit and costs
for haulage.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
Mexico Girls
VIII Act on
Welcome Com

Misses Polly Miller and Carolyn
Worrell of this city have been invited
to act on the welcome committee at
the American Legion National Con-
vention to be held, in Kansas City,
Oct. 81, Nov, list and End. The invi-
tation is one of a social nature as
it means that the committee will par
ticipate in all of the functions given
for the entertainment of the delegates
during the convention. Several dances
and parties have been planned to be
given in the Francis | room at the
Baltimore Hotel.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
BLAKEY AND LEWIS BUY
CLEANING AND PRESSING
SHOP FROM MEYER BROS

Robert ], Blakey and Turner J.,
Lewis bought the Myers Brothers
cleaning and pressing establishment
Thursday. They have assumed active
charge and will conduct an up to date
cleaning and pressing plant.
Blakey sold his interest in the SAM
itary Cleaners Shop several weeks
ago and has since been looking for a
good opening. He is an experienced
man in the business and with Mr..
Lewis viii run their shop on strictly
modern lines.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
Horse Falls Into
Deep Well But
IS Finally Saved

Saturday afternoo while excavat-
ing for the Continental Banking Sup
ply Co, factory on east Liberty
street, one of B. A. Pewell's fine
team Of gray horses, fell into a well.
The well is Fl feet deep and water
filed it within two feet Of the top.
At first the frightened animal
threshed about in the water but was
caImed by the men who came to its
rescue and held on top the water until
derrick was secured and it was
pulled from its precarious position.
The horse was uninjured. By hold
ing to its harness the men kept the
animal above water until the derrick
was erected. Then about 20 men
took hold of the derrick rope and
pulled it from the water.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
AUDRAIN COUPLE
MARRIED IN THIS
CITY SATURDAY EVE,

d
Earl Estes, son Of Mr.. and Mrs,
Claud Estes, Of Mexico, and Miss
Elizabeth Dollens, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Dollens, Of Thomp-
son, were married in this city at the
home Of Arlie L Hunt, Holiness
Evangelist, Saturday afternoon, Sept
ember Bird at FIVE o'clock. Evangelist
Hunt performed the ceremony,
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Estes are vel
known in this city and have large
number Of friends who join the Led
ger Iii extending congratulations and
wishing them much happiness. They
win make their home in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
CIRCUIT COURT
OPENS DOCKET
TUESDAY MORN

Congressman T. w. Hukreide Of
the 9th Congressional District, was
subpcenaed 70 appear as a witness for
the state in the case of State of Mis-
souri, versus C. T. Guy, which opened
in the Circuit Court Tuesday.
The Circuit Court of Audrain Coun-
ty opened its docket Tuesday morning
with the case of the State of Missouri
versus C.. T. Guy of Warrenton for
an alleged statutory offense. This is
one of the biggest trials that will be
in the court this term and a large
number of lawyers and witnesses from
out Of town are in Mexico for it. It is
thought a decision will not be rendered
by the jury till Thursday or later.
The court completed resetting the
docket Monday afternoon. Final nat
udalization papers were granted by
the Circuit Court, Monday to G. C.
Wonneman, of this city, and GotIieb
Kappel, of Vandalia.
Charlie Watts plead guilty of violat-
ing the prohibition act and was fined
S100. In the case of State of Missouri
versus w. E. Cornett for common as
sault, the defendant plead guilty and
was fined $1,000 and costs. State Of
Missouri versus Granville Brewer and
Lonnie Brewer, for common assault,
defendants plead guilty and were fined
$1,000 and costs. In the case Of State
of Missouri versus Roy Jeffries, the
defendant plead guilty Of violating the
prohibition act and was fined 800. In
the case of the David Bushnell Estate
versus A. D. Flatt ct al, a Judgment in
partition was granted. In State of
Missouri versus James Myers for COM
mon assault, the defendant plead
guilty and was fined $1,000 and costs.
Fred Van Noy was found guilty Of
forgery and sentenced to three years
in the state penitentiary. 1t was al
legged that several checks had been
forged by Van Noy. At the time of
his apprehension he had tried to pass
$500 check at the Oaks lee Cream
Parlor in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
|, bristian Advocate
Editor ME-.
Conference Secretary '

"a
HANNIBAL, Mo- Sapt l.-ssVith
the opening Of the one hundred and
fifth session of the Missouri Confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, Rev. Charles o. Rams
ford, recently selected as associate
editor of the st. Louis Christian Ad-
vocate, was reelected secretary for
the seventeenth time. Rev. j. M. Nom
roe Of Clifton Hill was chosen as
statistical secretary.
Bishop w. B. Murray, D. D.. Of
Nashville, Tenn, is presiding over the
sessions, which win continue until
next Monday, when preachers will be
assigned to their pastorates.
The following was reported on the
supernumerary list: G. Nj. Akers,
formerly Of Mexico.
DIR. j. H. Jackson, formerly of Mex
leo was added to the superannuated
tist 80 ~
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
BLIND FILE PETITIONS

The last legislature of Missouri pro-
vided for pensions for the blind Of the
state to the amount of S25.00 a month.
The bill becomes effective as soon as
money is available in the treasury,
and it is thought it will be ready for
distribution the first of the year.
In Galloway County, twenty-nine
persons have filed their pension pap
ers. All of these are aged and infrm
and the monthly allowance win be Of
great benefit to them.
Not only in Galloway but all over
the state the needy blind are taking
advantage of the new law and it is
probable that several people who are
blind in this county viii follow their
example.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
MEXICO COUPLE "a
rs MARRIED BY
REV. A. A. WALLACE

Victor Harper and Miss Ota Jack
son. both of this city were married
by The Rev. A. A. Wallace at the
Presbyterian parsonage in this city
Sunday afternoon at 80 o'clock.
Mr.. Harper is the son of Frank
Harper, of Bellfower. He has been
employed in this city for some time.
Mrs. Harper is the daughter of G.
w. jackson, of this city and has many
friends here. The young couple are
very popular with their friends here
who join the Ledger in extending
congratulations. They will make
Mexico their home and Mr.. Harper
win be engaged in the plumbing bus
mess.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
win Prnhated.

The will Of the late w. o. Hostetter,
of Vandalia, was probated in the Pro+
bate Court of this county Monday.
The Hostetter home was willed to his
wife, Sally Hostetter. The proceeds
form his 400 ace farm and the residue
Of his property are to the divided be-
tween his wife and five daughters.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
EIGHTEEN BIG
CONTESTS WILL
Be IN ROUNDUP

The Round Up and Frontier Day
Review to be9held here Oct. 6, z and
s is drawing nearer and preparations
are being made to make it one Of the
biggest days in the history Of Mexico.
Already a number of entrants have
registered themselves in some of the
eighteen events which are to be given
in the three day review.
The following contests will be
scheduled.
Cowboy trick roping.
Cowgirl trick riding.
Broncho riding with saddle. Purse
81, 900.
Bareback broncho riding, purse $500
Bulldoging, purse $500.
Calf roping and tieing. Purse $500
Goat roping and tieing, purse $3.50.
Cowboy Relay race. Purse $500.
Cowboy broncho busting with sad
die. Exhibition
Exhibition broncho riding.
Exhibition steer roping.
Exhibition mule ride.
Stake race by home girls on Shet-
land ponies.
Riding wild buffalo from chutes.
Wild mule race, free for all.
Final contest of all previous events
Saturday, Oct. 8.
Barrel race by boys Of county.
Those already entered in the contest
are:
BRoNCHO RIDING
Dan Kirkbridge,
Shorty Kelso,
Jay Miller,
s. Fredendall,
Dan Miller,
Frank Mcdonald.
BULL D0GGING
Shorty Kelso,
Slim Casky,
Dan Kirkbridge
Picky Ghist
Dave Campbell.
BAREBACK RIDING
Lee Cunningham,
Dave Campbell,
Lewis Kubits,
Dan Miller,
Bud McDuff, Il &
Bob Dwier.
xxr>fsryfsc
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
R|GHT-OF.WAY
IS INSPECTED
BY ENGINEERS

Engineers of the Darlington Rail-
road have been inspecting the right
of-way between Monroe City and Mex
leo over which it has been proposed to
build connecting link Of the line.
Talk has been current for some time
that work would begin soon and it is
thought that this inspection by the
engineers may proceed the beginning
of construction
If this line is built. It will be one
of the heaviest tonnage lines in the
state. Freight traffic win be as heavy
or heavier than ON any other line in
Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
BIZ Chapter Afeeting,

The Royal Arch Chapter Of Free
masons, Of this city, viii initiate q
large class in this city the evening Of
Thursday, September 18th. The ini-
tiatory exercises win start in the
afternoon There win be a dinner
served at o'clock by the ladies Of
the Methodist church and the degrees
win be completed in the evening, q
large gathering of masons is expected
her for this occasion
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
Have Bic Reunion.

The relatives of ]. 1. Smith ana
Mrs. Amanda Miller met at the home
of ]. B. Nevins, Of Cant. in honor Of
their guests, Mrs. Wilder and Mr..
Ratherford and family. Of Scotland
County. About fifty were present. co.
ing from church to the horne with
we'll filled baskets. There was an
abundance of food.which was delicious
and was served cafeteria style. After
an enjoyable afternoon they dispersed
hoping for happy reunions again n
this life.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
Dies in Bowling Green.

Mrs. Lou Duncan Of Bowling Green,
died at her home in that city Sun
day. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs,
Anna Reid, of this city who went to
Bowling Green Monday to attend the
funeral. Mrs. Duncan visited in Mex
leo recently and has many friends
here VITO will regret to hear of her
death. She was a fine Christian
character and the Ledger joins in ex-
tending sympathy to the bereaved.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
Cndd0ck Rout seelnp Aasured.

Harry G. Gwen reports that he has
received word from the manager Of
Earl Caddock, the wrestler, stating
that October 9th u an open date and
that IL soon as he can get IN touch
With Caddock he win wire positively
whether his man can meet Jake Reed
of Fulton, here on that date, The
bout win be held IN the new Hoxsey.
Shrout garage, which will be com.
pleted b. that time and which seats
$500 people.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

comfort On The Farm

According information just ISSUED by the State Board of
agriculture comforts Missouri have increased materially
the past This information states that 1604s Missouri
farms have bathrooms and Kitchen sinks.
464T farms with running in the barns There
are conveniences Indicated in the report
This gooa We believe such improved conditions
the farm have tendency satisfy the younger people the
upon whom depend for the future Of agriculture
IN Missouri.
Too young people have been leaving the farm and this
is mistake Anything worthwhile that will keepsthem the
decidedly the future Of the state and its
great agricultural interests.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
JAKE REED WILL
MEET MARSHALL
CRAPPTER THERE

=. VI 0ANfAA n AAA1As = AAAzAeAz
Jake Reed, the Fulton wrestler, has
arranged a match for September 20,
with Krivokucha, Of Marshall. The
Marshall man is said to be in great
shape and will no doubt give the state
champion . good workout for his
match with Caddock here just week
later than the Marshall bout. It was
understood here that Reed would not
take on any wrestlers before the bout
with Caddock here but the bout with
the Marshall mat man is expected to
be good work Que 50 It was arrar-
ged. Lloyd Carter, Reeds trainer will
arrive in Fulton some time this week
to start intensive training for the
match with Caddock.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08
Ag;aa Adda Cunningharn, daughte

Miss Adde Cunningham, daughter
Of i. y. Cunningharn has returned *
this city after having been ia Califor-
mia for several months, She graduated
from tie nursing course she was tax
i'd. aug. q. Al present she ia unds-
cided jaat what she viii do.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Morris Keath has been elected q
member Of the Mexico Country Gluh,
The active membership is filing rap
idly and the organization promises so
soon hays waiting list.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Al marriage license was issued
Thursday by the County Recorder,
Mrs. Nettie Stephens to Jonathan
Miller and Miss sallie Al. Utterback,
both Of vandalia. I.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Amarriage license was issued Mon
day to Clifford II. French, Of Liberty
No, and Miss Amy d. Bell, Of Corr
der, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Mrs. u. n. Azdell and daughter,
Miss Maude Azdell. are domiciled at
the home Of Miss Martha Spence for
the winter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Mrs. L. H. Hannah who has been
visiting in Columbia for several days
win return to this city to be the guest
of Mrs. John d. 0Rear.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Al marriage license was issued Sat-
urday 10 Earl Ester .of this city and
Miss Elizabeth Dollens, Of Thompson.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Mrs. Il. r.. Kunkel is home from
Washington, D. G.. after six-months'
visit with her sister.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Mrs. 7. j. Hoxsey has returned to
her home Ia this city after spending
the summer in Colorado Springs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Mrs. N. Shoemaker, Of this city,
has returned to her home after visit
with her parents at Lone Star.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

s. D. Fazier, Miss Beuiah Frazier,
and Miss Ruth MeKetf, cf Winfield,
Kans., wexs visitors "a Mexieo Satur-
dnE.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

WI w. Van Matre Is home from q
business trip to Boone County.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Dr. J. 2. Miller 4 home from uhi.
cago where he has been attending .
auxsieal cllnie.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

velmer Hammonds has accepted .
position with the NARROW and Cox
Drug Company.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Mrs. W. r. Settle Is no better.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

n. W. Murphy. Of vandalia. was
business visitor in Mexico Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Eryxn johnson 1T Monday for
Q6incy, xi., where h viii enter the
ba6sseAz s&as1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Mr., and Mrs. Alec Gamble are guests
of ~ snd Mrs. ORLANDO Gamble =,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-09-08

Mrs. v. A. Howard 8 ssrioasly n.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-13
COMMUNION SERVICE
HELD IN THE WOODS

JAMESTOWN ISLAND. Va, June -
The s14th anniversary 81 the Angel
can communion 81 America was cele-
hraled here today with a special com
munion service on practically the same
spot where the early English seitlers
in 1907 held their fret communion
services. Conducted ~ Bishop Bever-
" j. Tucker. Episcopal bishop %
southern virginia. the service dupt-
Gated a. far as possible the first
American communion and = silver ser-
vice presented TO the jamestown
church more than three hundreds
years aGo BY the British crown was
used.
The service was held IN what Il
known as the fort and a pulpit was
erected between two shelteriuE trees.
The sermon was as simple as the or
lginai service 3i4 years ago. The cell
ebratlon was under the auspices %
the jamestown committee - the as
sociation for the preservation 81 viz
glnia antiquities and was attended hy
prominent Episcopalia ns from south
eastern Virginia who made the trip
here by special steamboat. The ser
vice was the eighth Of the kind. hav-
ms been Instituted On 1913.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-13
REYNOLDS WIDOW
Is AGAIN MARRIED

WINSTON SALEM. NJ a.. June he -
AIRS katherine 81 Reynolds. wla8w of rs
:. Reynolds. founder - ths ~ = nsr~
nolds Tobacco company. and =. Edward
Johnston. aNsociated with the lear De-
nartment r ire Reynolds comnanv. were
married here last evening AZ Mrs. HcF-
uel1a' counfrr home Reynolds. Thn
ceremony was performed ~ ~. p. cay
Lily ~ the FlrHt Presbyterian church.
FaaisVilia. ~. The Ewn daunhferm ~
Mrn Reynolds Mary and Nancy ana her
son smith acted a. fower and rms bear
r. and wsrs the ouiE attendants except
foT immediate members % the family and
few peraonai friend~ AmenK those
prNusmt were BENJAMIN BERNARD ~ Wew
YORK Mrs. Ernest hammer ~ Aahsvifie.
=. g. y. =. Smith q Mount Airy. =.
g.. the father. and Misses Ruth and Irsne
smlth u Mount AfFg, sisters ~ the bride
ard Mrs. Willis y. Johnston. - David.
son county. mother q the groom.
shortly after the ceremony aIr and
Mrs.. Johnston isft Tor New YORK. where
theg win sail for Europe They expect
% tour Europe extensively before re-
turning % this city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-13
RUTH AND COBB
NEAR TO BLOWS
slusssr and Georgia Peach start BAT.
tie on Diamond.

NEW YORK. June f2.-Babe Ruth
and Ty Cobb squared on on the base
ball diamond today In the pose which
Dempsey and Carpenter. will assume
July 2 The home run king and .hs
Detroit manager had exchanged words
previously and they came together as
the Yankee siuGger was going 20 cen
terheld 81 the conclusion Of the NTH
inning. in which New York made
seven runs.
The two famous figures Of the base
ball world Eiared az each other and
lifted arms 20 sparrlng position.
That was all Umpire Dinecn and
several players pulled them AZ a safe
distance from each other and the
game vent on.
Good feeling appeared 20 be re-.
stored IN the seventh when Ty and
babe smiled as they passed. and Ga
tho eighth. when Detroit tied the
score. Cobb patted Ruth on the shout
der az they were exchanging Geld
positions.
Ruth made his 18th homer OF the
season In the NTH inning or Suther-
land with a man on bases. TIE - fivo
days ahead Of his 1880 record.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-13
IL u
PIRATES HAVE A
NEW CONTENDER
Cardinals seSss Their Ninth Straight
Vlsssry sna Are Fast oelns W.

NEW pogK. June 1.-THE Pittsburg
National league leaders apparently have
overcome their unsteadinesa and are IN
form again 60 set tire pace for the other
pennant contendara The Cleveland
Americans narrowly escaped being GUST
ed from their top position by New York
last week and are proceeding ~ a slow
rate.
The upward rush ~ the ~ Louis Ma
tionais. who scored their ninth straight
victory to-day b. defeating New York.
promises to give Pittsburw another rival
for first place homora. The Cardinals
have sixteen victories IN their last 60
contests New Ynrk was unable 20 re-
tain its hold on first place due 20 a de-
cline in stick work and pitching All ~
the eastern National clubs had an un-
successful week against ths western
clubs. BostnE Brooklyn and philadei-
phim hit well bat the bits did not pro-
ducs runs enough 10 offset weak pitch
ing. Cincinnati. aided BY splendid pitch
ing. climbed uus % last place - the ex-
nenHe ~ Philadelphia. n was the Reds
first winning week u the season.
The American league teams are dis
playing nothing sensational Washing
ton faitered in its chase after Cleveland
ard New York Before defeating Cieve-
ard today. the Senators dropped three
straight games. The Indian batters have
recovered froan their hitting slump. The
New York pitchers are waverln9 The
Yankee hatHusen fatteneA their averages
today against the Detroit pitchers. Bos-
Ton and St. Louis are improving IN play
Chicago and Fhiaaelrhia are falling
hack
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-13
WHITMANS DISPLAY
REAL BASEBALL
Twilight Lsasusrs PIT W stlH Fight
Against ReaulsFs-Navy
Losss Easily.

The Nhltmans displayed a good
brand % baseball against the regulars
ia the second game Of yesterdays
matinee At Maxent and lost BY the
narrow margin OF 2 10 I. Both teams
scored early and the battle was won
II tho eighth when three Ryanltea
singled Ia succession with none down.
n the first half Of the afternoons
entertainment the Ryanitea easily de-
feated the naval AIR station team, n
g Q. Ryan getting two home runs and
hating lu s 81 his teams total
The real game 81 the dag was the
second session. I'm the opening scene
the Whitmans found Bombay for q
pair ~ cIouts and one run came over.
The locals t.sd this up in the second
frame on Bells wiianess, the run be-
Ing az the gift variety.
During the next i've innings neither
team was able 20 score although both
had opportunities. In the last Of the
eighth Bombay singled and was fol-
lowed By Harry scarritt and McMur-
ray. Macs drive sending Bombay
home with the winning run.
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