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The Little River news., 1921-08-03
TWO LOCAL WEDDINGS
Popular AshdOwn Young People Mar
 ried Saturday.
DePratO.DayiS.

Quite large number of friends at- tended a pretty home wedding Satur- day evening at z at the home of Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Davis just east of town when their daughter, Miss Kathleen, was married to MT. Marcus N. DePra- to of Texarkana. The marriage took place beneath beautiful arch about which was placed potted plants on the lawn. The bridesmaids were Misses Natalie Williams of this city and Myr- tie Cox of Texarkana, and the grooms- men were Minor Davis, brother of the bride, and Mark Blade of Texarkana Quite a. number of out of town guests were present. Rev. w. T. Sullivan, formerly of this city, but now of Wash ington, conducted the beautiful ring ceremony The bride and groom left shortly after the ceremony for Tex arkana, where they will make their home. The groom. while not general ly well known here, is a successful yOuuS ISdl coIdtS iIldll "lIl lLooio IiSii- bron at Texarkana, and bears an ex- cellent reputation. The bride is a daughter of one of our oldest and best known families She is one of our most popular young ladies. The TO- nance began while Miss Davis was taking a business course in Texark- ana.
The Little River news., 1921-08-03
SUMMER SCHOOL CLOSES
University of Arkansas Closes Most
 Successful Summer School.

Fayetteville, Ark. Aug. 1.-Almost 700 students were in attendance dur ing the summer term of the University of Arkansas which has just closed. Many additional students came to the University for the special short courses in electric wiring, cotton grading, cement making, and for School Mans Week. The enrolment this summer showed an increase Of about 30 per cent over last summer. Sixty-six counties and 12 other states were represented.
 The 1921 summer school has been
The Little River news., 1921-08-03
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given that in pur- suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Little River Coun- ty. made and entered on the 18th day of December, A. D., 1920, in certain cause (No, ,513) then pending therein between Robert T. Sessions complain ant, and Federal Lumber Company defendants, the undersigned, as Com missioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the front door or entrance of the County Courthouse, in which
The Little River news., 1921-08-03

quired to execute a bond as required
 by law and the order and decree of ed security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid. and lien be- ing retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money. Given under my hand this 22 day of July, A. D. 1921.-Jas. H. Will Hams, Commissioner in Chancery. 8 IT
The Little River news., 1921-08-03

The brightest spot in the horizon is that our local farmers will not have to worry about credit another year. They are growing an abundance of those things, which have heretofore created a demand for credit. When a mar doesn't have to create new debts while he is trying to pay old ones in addition he is getting unshackled and on the road to independence.
The Little River news., 1921-08-03

said Court is held, in the County of Little River, within the hours pres cribed for judicial sales, on Saturday the goth day of August, A. D. 1921, the following described property, to-wit:
 Lots g, 10, II, 12, 13, IA, 15 and 16 in Block 35, in the Town of Winthrop. Terms of sale: On a credit of three months for one-half and six months for balance, the purchaser being re-
The Little River news., 1921-08-03

The managers and crews of the two Ashdown test wells believe that the best way to get an oil well is to keep making a hole. At the rate they are going they will soon be able to com- plete these tests and be ready for the next time They believe that the time to do a job is now. They are the kind of people We like to get behind and boost
The Little River news., 1921-08-03

Some of the city water hose was tested at the plant Monday in the pro- gress of work and bursted at very low pressure. Better gather up what you have left and take care of it. It may cen be too late to save it if it is all in the same condition.
The Little River news., 1921-08-03

We have reached the season of the year when there is always room for lots of argument as to the condition of the cotton crop. It reaches the crisis about this time of year when it is go- ing to get better or worse.
The Little River news., 1921-08-03
LET'S COOPERATE

Please pay your water bill to Miller Johnson at the First National Bank by the 10th, as it takes money to op- crate the plant J. E. LOCKE
 c. c. COBB s. J. MEYER
The Little River news., 1921-08-03

One more month and we stand on the threshold of the fall and the begin ming of the harvest season.
The Little River news., 1921-08-03

The fans would be pleased if future ball games would be started i'll time to finish nine innings before night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

Student DIES
81 D { Nj Y
Special to the Ledger:

Special to the Ledger: p
FULTON, Mo-, November 28.-
Howard A.. Barnes, 1~8-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Barnes of Lad
donia, a student of Westminster Col
lege died at 9 o'clock Monday morn
ing. Death was a result of an attack
of influenza which he suffered last
summer.
Mr.. Barnes attended classes until
Saturday morning when he began to
feel i'll and spent the rest Of the day
in his room where his condition be-
came critical.
Mr.. Barnes was a member of the
freshman class and vas loved by a
~ e circle Of SC tan'mates. His death
came as a shock and has cast a gloom
over the entire student body.
He is survived by his mother and
two brothers.
The funeral will be held in Lad
donia.
The Ledger joins his many friends
in extending sincere sympathy to the
bereaved relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
]. w. GaHop
Dies Saturday
in M a { 0 n

J. W. Gallop, SO years old, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred
Miller of Macon, Saturday. The body
arrived in Mexico Monday afternoon
and was taken to Elmwood Cemetery,
where there was a short service at the
grave conducted by the Rev. F. W.
Emerson.
Mr.. Gallop was born in Kentucky,
August 27, 1885. He moved to Mex
leo many years ago and was a menu
Der of the Christian Church.
He is survived by three children:
Mrs, Fred Miller Of Macon; Mrs. Hat
tie Fitemaster Of California; and
George Gallop of Mexico. His wife
died fifteen years ago.
The Ledger joins the many friends
of Mr. .Gallop in extending sympathy
to the relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
v. +. SMITHEY
DIES Ar HOME
MON. MORNING

William F. Smithey, one of the old
ana nonorei citizens died at his
.8..e on East Jackson street early
don4ay morning. Mr.. Smithey was
ezra IN Mercer County, Kentucky,
May q, 1882. He was baptized in his
d. ancy by DR.. Thomas Clelland and
was admitted to the communion OF the
lew Providence Presbyterian Church
when he was Ia years of age.
In 1853 he came to Monroe County,
Missouri and in 1856 he came to Mex
leo and worked at the carpenters
.rade until a severe eye trouble, IN
which he nearly lost his sight, caused
him to relinquish this work. He then
returned to Kentucky where he rested
his eyes for a time. During this period
he made several trips south with
stock. He came to Pike County, Mis-
uri.
IN the year 1868, he was married to
Miss Kate Hawkins of Canton,
Lewis County, who died May 9, 1870.
re then moved to Memphis, Mo-,
where he resided fourteen years. On
April %, 1875 he was married to Miss
Margaret B. Allen, who with their
Laughter Miss Kate Smithey survive
him.
The family moved to Mexico in
1893 and have lived here continuously
since that time. He has been in fail
ing health for some months and has
received the unstinted loving atten-
tons Of his wife and daughter and his
sister-in-law, Miss Mary Allen.
Mr.. Smithey vas a devout and
prayerful Christian devoted to the
church and faithful in every relation
in life.
The funeral service was held at 2.3O
Tuesday afternoon at the house. DIR.
A. A. Wallace had charge of the
service.
The Presbyterian church of which
he was a member together with a
large circle of friends in all churches
will hold him in loving remembrance.
The Ledger extends deepest sympathy
to the bereaved relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
CALLED TO CHICAGO
ON ACCOUNT OF THE
\ DEATH OF BROTHER

DR.. and Mrs. Asa Q. Burns of Har-
din College left Sunday night on the
Hummer for Chicago where they will
attend the funeral Of Mrs. Burns
brother, w. M. Taylor. Mr.. Taylor
was a chemical engineer associated
with the Hammond Industrial Labor
atories of Hammond, Ind. Telegram
notice contained no other data than
that Mr.. Taylor was in a train acci-
dent which proved fatal. The funeral
will be Monday at 8 o'clock afternoon
and DR.. and Mrs. Burns expect to re-
turn to Mexico Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
OLDER BOYS AND GIRLS
CONFERENCE MEET AT
IRISH HILL SUNDAY

The Prairie and North Linn Town
ship Echo meeting of the Older Boys
and Girls conference was held Sunday
afternoon at the Community church
at Rush Hill. Russell Cook gave an
interesting talk On the Pocket Tesla
ment League. Irene Rogers gave q
sketch of the work planned for the
coming year and Elsie Hildebrand
gave a talk on the Council paper
After the afternoon program
luncheon was served.
The Loutre and South Linn Echo
meeting was also held Sunday after
noon at the Union Methodist church
at Martinsburg Interesting talks wer'
made by Misses Lindsay and Rutl
Harper of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
MRS. DAN DUDLEY'S
INJURIES BELIEVED NOT
TO BE SERIOUS

Mrs. Dan Dudley, who was struck
by a car on the corner of North JEFF
ferson and East Monroe streets was
resting easily Saturday morning. 1t
is impossibue to tell yet the exact ex-
tent of her injuries but her face and
shoulder are lacerated. 1t is thought
however she is not serious hurt. Mrs.
Dudley's clothing caught on the car
and she was dragged about fourteen
ieet according to witnesses who saw
the accident. Mrs. Dudley was taken
to Audrain Hospital, The a which
struck her was driven by Ed Morris
and was going east on Monroe street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
4s Years Ago.

Judge Buckner is in Washington
City.
The skating rink is now the fash
ionable resort.
W. H. KEENAN, attended the Boone
County Circuit Court.
w. w. Fry is attending the Court
Of Common Pleas at Louisiana.
The young people Of Mexico are
making arrangements for a masquer-
are carnival ball Christmas.
The Audrain County Grange met
Friday in Mexico and appointed
EIrve Sims delegate to the State
Grange.
j. M. johnson Of Lick Creek has
purchased the Boston Square Dea
Boot and Shoe establishment Of Mex
leo and will take possession the TWEEN
ty-ffth.
William Pollock, proprietor of tn
city mill fell from the elevator e
Slator this week breaking his arm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
MORRIS
DIES IN MEXICO
THURS. MORNING

Mrs. P. s. Morris died at 8 o'clock
Thursday morning at her home in
Mexico after a long illness. The fun
eral was held at 2 o'clock Friday af-
ternoon at the home, the Rev. J. s.
Jesse having charge of the service.
Mrs. Morris was born in Audrain
County February 20, 1928 and has
been married sixty-five years. Before
her marriage she was Cynthia Ann
Mcintyre. She moved to Mexico nine
teen years ago from Thompson.
Mrs. Morris united with the Presby-
terian Church when she was about
sixteen years ago and has been a de-
voted member Of that body since that
time.
A devoted wife and mother and a
sincere friend. Mrs. Morries is one
VII. Sc death will be felt by a large
lumber Of relatives and friends.
She is survived by her husband and
eight children: Mrs. Abbay Granada
of Chicago; Mrs. Ed Tomlinson of St,
Louis; Mrs. Fannie Gordon of Chi
cago; Jack Morris of Fresno, CAL;
Dan Morris of Stockton, Cal; Charles
Morris of Sapulpa, Okla; Earl Morris
of C~entralia T. T. Morris of Mexico.
The pail bearers were: R. R
Arnold, E. F. Elliott, Roy Cauthorn
Billy Sims, John Abbay and E. F. Ell
lott.
The Ledger joins the many friends
Of this splendid woman in extending
deepest sympathy to the relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
Remove Reeds Words.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Sen.
James A. Reed of Missouri, Wednes-
day retracted his statement that An
drew ]. volstead, author of the prohi-
bition law, reminded him Of burners
of witches"
At Reeds request, the senate ex-
plunged from the Congressional Rec
ord remarks he made in the course Of
an attack on Volstead during a debate
last August Is.
a. full page Of Reeds remarks are
stricken out.
The attack upon Representative
yolstead by Senator Reed caused a
furry in the senate. Senator Sterling
of South Dakota, in a speech, resent
ed the bitter words Of the Missouri
senator concerning the prohibition
law writer and the senate on August
% passed a resolution censuring Reed
for making remarks about the per.
sonal appearance of a house member
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

THE talk on Spirit made by Cap
lain Joy Kistler, of M. M. A., at the
Pep meeting Wednesday night was
pne of the finest things Of its kind
ever heard in Mexico and his remarks
apply to Chamber of Commerce work
and other community activities as well
bis athletics. Captain Kistler is a
Mexico Coach and even thought his
beam did not win the championship
Thursday its record is a great credit
10 him and is indicative of what the
future holds along the lines OF success
for this splendid young a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
MAY HAVE Al MASONIC
TEMPLE AT FULTON

There are now ninety-three mem
bers Of Calvary Commandry No. 70,
Knights Templar at Fulton. A large
class was received there last week and
it is thought that there win be 100
members before the first Of the year.
The members say that every thing
now points toward the building Of q
masonic temple on the lots purchased
a few years ago and that they hope to
sec the building completed before
1928.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
THREE WEEKS SERIES
OF MEETINGS CLOSES
ATT BAPTIST CHURCH

The three weeks special meetings
at the Baptist Church conducted by
Dr.. Ray Palmer Of Portland, Ore,
closed Sunday night. Despite the IN
clement weather, DR.. Palmer preached
u 4 great congregation both morning
and evening.
Fifty-four persons united with the
Baptist Church during the meetings.
The pastor. DR.. Hughes declared pub
licly that he had never in all his lie
heard q more learned series Of ser
mons than those Of DR.. Palmer. pr.
Palmer will remain in Mexico and
give his famous lecture Tuesday
evening On shall The Great Red
Dragon, the Rum Power Come Backf'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
20 Years Ago.

William DeGress "a former student
at Fleet Academy Of Mexico left this
VI eek for his home in Old Mexico fol-
lowing a short visit here.
Miss Adelia Brown, daughter of
NJ. and Mis-. John x. Brown of Mex
i!o was married Thanksgiving Day to
Jay Montague of San Angelo, Tex.
The groom is the son Of Mr. and Mrs.
j. w. Montague Of Mexico.
W. A. Morris and R. R. Arnold, Jr.,
are home from a hunting trip in the
southern part of the State.
A. B. Chance of Thompson was in
Thompson Tuesday inspecting the
telephone line. ell win put in a new
line between Mexico and Thompson.
The Windsor Hotel has been sold to
Charles E. Slocum of Kensett, Ark.
A commercial club was organized
in Vandalia this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
MACEDONIA COUPLE
MARRY AT HOME OF
THE REY. ]. ID. GREEI

6I I" .-.. HF. 11AAI ANASV
The marriage of Miss Grace Tru-
man Parish to James A. Shields, both
of the Macedonia neighborhood took
place at the home of the officiating
minister, the Rev. J. d. Greer, at 2
o'clock Thanksgiving afternoon. The
couple we're attended by Mr.. and Mrs.
James B. Crosswhite.
Both the young people are members
of prominent families in the Macedon-
ia neighborhood. The bride is a bea-
utiful girl and the groom is superin-
tendent of the Bible school and a
prominent church worker.
They will make their home with the
groom's father, W. A. Shields neal
Macedonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
MOBERLY MAY GET NEW
BRICK AND TILE PLANT

Moberly may get a new industrial
plant. Two men from st. Louis, Ed
ward Zimmerman and Charles w.
Shaffer, were in that city
looking for a suitable location for a
brick and tile plant. They accom-
panied John E. Lynch owe his land
southwest Of the city limits and ex-
pressed themselves as much pleased
with the location. MI. Lynch's prop
erty contains 100 acres, and the ma
terial found there is favorable for the
proposed enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
MEXICO seems to have a hard tim,

MEXICO seems to have a hard time
securing any cooperation from the
Wabash railroad. Recently Mayor
GaIlaher had to threaten the road
with ~arresting every train that pass
ed through the city before the Jeffer-
son crossing was made possible.
He is also troubled keeping
this crossing from being block
ed by, trains. He is arresting crews
whenever they hold the crossing over
the time limit and has had to go so
far rs to telephone Moberly and have
one crew returned here by the police
of that city. The Alton officials are
cooperating with the city authorities
along this line and it is seldom if ever
any trouble of this kind is experienced
on the C. & A. side. Surely the Wab-
ash hasn't taken Vanderbilt's attitude
toward the public concerning Mexico
and its interests?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
COACH Angus, of Mcmillan I

COACH Angus, of Mcmillan High
School, who is the power behind the
championship football team there, is
one of the cleverest football directors
eyer in Mexico and Mcmillan and the
people Of Mexico are proud of his
record. 1t is unusual for a coach to
produce a championship eleven the
irst year but this is what he did. We
trust the people of Mexico will COM
operate with him in his athletic work
and give him the support needed to-
ward other championships in the
gchool this year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

PROVIDED labor costs are not too
high Mexico will at once see work
start on a structure that will mater
tally improve the business section Of
the city. The material is secured and
il labor meets the builder half way the
work will start shortly. This should
ldo much toward helping the unem-
situation here this winter.
Labor in many other cities have al
ready cut their wage to meet the de-
crease in the cost Of living and in con-
sequence much building has resulted
The same will be true here. Those
considering building r ready to meef
the proposition halfway.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

YESTERDAY
!: IN MEXICO
10 Years Ago.


Mrs. Marshall Gordin of Columbia
was reelected president of the Mis-
souri, Union of Kings Daughters at
the annual State convention in st.
Louis this week.
]. T. Johnson of Mexico purchased
a 400-acre farm near Laddonia
through the firm of Ricketts, and
Whitney.
The poultry show closed here FRI
day night. The quality Of the birds
was high and those connected with
the show were much pleased.
Miss Valerie C. Bush and Harry B.
Hutton were married Saturday even
ing at 8 o'clock at the Christian
Church by the Rev. w. A. Shullen-
berger. They left Immediately fol-
lowing the ceremony for Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
KANSAS CITY
Man MARR|ES
MEXICO GIRL

The marriage of Miss Efie Johnson
to Clarence M, Calvin of Kansas City
took place at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. john
son of North Jefferson street. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
A. A. Wallace in the presence Of inn
mediate friends and relatives.
The couple left at 1890 for Kansas
City where they will make their flu
ture home.
The bride is one of Mexico's pref
test and most popular young women.
She was graduated from Mcmillan
High Schol and Hardin College where
she was a member of Beta Sigma
Omicron sorority.
The groom was formerly connected
with the board Of trade here and met
Miss johnson in Mexico. He is now
connected with the James E. Bennett
Commission firm in Kansas City.
The Ledger joins the many friends
Of this young couple in extending con-
gratulations and best wishes for much
happiness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Clayton Of
Hannibal were here to attend the we'd
ding. Mrs. Clayton was formerly
Miss Frances Wakefield Of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
EIGHTEEN PLEAD GUILTY
!. TO SHOOTING CRAPS

Eighteen white boys were arrested
Sunday charged with shooting craps.
They were taken before R. B. Hooton
Monday morning and pied guilty
They were fined $25 and costs. OF
the number, four failed to pay the
fine and were placed in Jail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
CONFEDERATE VETERAN
DIED AT HOME IN VAN
DAIJA or PNEUMONIA

NJ. W. Parker of Vandalia, SO years
old, died at his home Friday from
pneumonia. Burial was in the Van
dalia Cemetery Sunday. Mr.. Parker
had lived in Vandalia INST Of his life
and was a retired farmer. He was
born in Rails County and was a con-
federate veteran.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

THE spirit of cooperation which
has been shown in Mexico this Fall
ID a record for any city this size to
be proud Of. 1t not only develops
greater community spirit, advertises
bur community but developes those
Who take part in such movements
INTO bigger and better men. 1t is
through cooperation all progress is
achieved and we hope the good work
viii continue. It means much to
Mexico and every person in the city
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
NC Rev. .PaImer . Entertained.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Taylor gave .
farewell dinner Saturday, for the Rev.
Ray w, Palmer, who has been con
Quoting q protracted meeting ct the
Baptist church in Mexico. Besides
the Reverend Palmer the guests were
the Rev. John III. Hughes and wife
and daughter, and the Rev. ]. p.
Turner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

THIS Is the season of the year that
jig good roads movement is always
siven real boost. Permanently i'm
proved highways at this season Of the
gear means thousands of dollars to
everyone who uses the roads.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

Mr.. Lindenmeyer and family and
Miss Stuart, all Of Columbia, Mo,
were the guests of George Cooper and
family Sunday. Mr.. Lindenmeyer
formerly resided in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

Mrs. Marvin Taylor Of Mexico re-
turned home Wednesday after a
visit with her sister, Mrs. Herschel
criswelI Of Guthrie.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01
JOSEPH KELLY
CELEBRATES NINETY

Friends and relatives Of Joseph
Kelly brought their dinners and, spent
! pleasant evening with him Sunday
before last in honor Of his ninety-sec-
ond birthday. Mr.. Kelly is very az
tive for n Of his years and recently
cut eight cords of frewood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

Mrs. w. HI. Debo has gone To Ok
mulgee, Okla, whore she viii spend
the winter with her daughter, Mrs.
Stanley Divers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

Miss Mabel Green and brother,
Rupert, Of Auxvasse, spent Thanks
giving and Friday with relatives in
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

ii TARIFF on dye stuffs will wreck
/ lot Of chemical coifures. A lot Of
voluntary hrunetses win likely get
raa headed over it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

Local Team Wins Basketball Game.
The basketball team Of Hardin Col
lege defeated the team Of Ladoria
High School Thursday evening in the
Hardin College gymnasium with 2
score Of rs to IS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

Mrs. Felix Victor and Mrs. "a. M.
lHitrh viii Be house guests Of Mrs. Il.
"A. Chaplin On Woodlawn next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

Mrs. @. r. Donham will'go to Ames
Ia. this week to visit hersparents;
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

Mrs. L. H. Rood and daughter, Miss
Mary Jane, Of West Seventh street
went to Mexico Friday for q visit
with friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

Mfs. Amanda Kunkel went 70 st.
,anis, Monday, to visit her daughter,
H.. Iena X. BrAndenberger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

X. G. Kennen Of Laddonia was Y
Mexico Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

Betty Benedict spent Sunday il
New Florence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

AN Association Of Nations" Some
bE,,e REMINISCENT about that name.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

Mlys Mary Buckner visited in Ful-
N Monday
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-01

Tom SewelI, Of Iowa, vas the guest
Of his brither, John sewell and fam
lily Sunday.