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Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
SAYS WORK Of
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
IS effective

in the five years / have been sit
ting on the bench / have had 270O
boys before me for sentence, and not
one Of them was an attendant at
Sunday School" This is the tes-
timony of Judge Fawcett and is the
history of juvenile courts the eoun-
try over. Charles Darsie, who
to Mexico next week as one of the
instructors in the School for Leader
ship Training at the Christian
Church, makes the above statement
and holds that the Sunday School is
the most powerful agency for the pro-
motion of Christian character in the
world. He also quotes the testimony
of Ex-President Wilson, who say,
"No study is more important to the
child than the study of the Bible, and
of the truth which it teaches, and
there is no more effective agency for
such study than the Sunday SCHOOL,
Mr.. Darsie is Adult Su~perinten-
dent and Director Of Teacher Train
ing. He will handle the Teacher
Training unit on "The Pupil" and
give lectures on ideals of Religious
Education" He will also teach a
Divisional class for workers in the
Adult department.
Other members Of the faculty are,
Miss Ida May Irwin, Elementary
Specialist, who will conduct story
telling classes, and H. G. Pickeren
special Young Peoples worker.
]. H. Stidham of Mexico is Dean
of the school, and the courses offered
are open to everybody. Sessions will
be from 3:45 to $3.50 p. m. except
during the supper hour. A large
number from North East Missouri,
outside of Mexico are expected to
attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
NUMBER
OF TICKETS FOR
CONCERT SOLD

Three hundred tickets for the con-
cert to be given by the st. Louis
Syfphony Orchestra here March 20
have been sold in Moberyy and four
hundred in the normal school at
K~irksville. A large delegation will
come from Fulton for the concert
and the railroad will run special
coaches from Fulton and a special
train leaving Immediately after the
concert.
DR.. Asa @. Burns and George May
Of Hardin College were in Moberly
Tuesday and are much pleased with
the support given to their propos-
ition by the various organizations Of
the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
RESIDENT
OF MEXICO DIES
SATURDAY

Mrs. Mary Norris, "a years old,
died at $3.50 Saturday evening at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. C. E.
Leeper on South Clark street.
Mrs. Norris was born in Dublin,
Ireland, in 1888 and moved to the
United States in 1858. In 1854 she
moved to Mexico and has spent the
remainder of her life here. She was
married to E. D. Norris. To them
were born three children all of whom
are living. They are: Mrs. C. E.
Leeper of Mexico; Charles H. Norris
of New York City and j. D. Norris
Of Chicago. Her husband died in
1901.
Besides her children, Mrs. Norris
is survived by a sister, Mrs. John
Steele of Dallas, Tex, and a brother,
William Lowry of Lathrop.
During her many years in Mexico,
Mrs. Norris made a number of
friends who will mourn her death. A
devout Christian, a devoted mother
and loyal friend, Mrs. Norris was a
woman whose influence for good was
a real force in the community, and
her death will be regretted by every
one.
The funeral services were held at
2:30 Monday afternoon at the hime,
conducted by the Rev. A. A. Wal
lace.
The Ledger joins the many friends
Of Mrs. Norris in extending deepest
sympathy to the relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
Michael Bright
Dies at Home
Near Columbia

Michael Bright, 70 years old, died
Thursday morning at 500 at his
home nine miles northeast of Column
bia. Funeral services were held Fri
day afternoon at the First Baptist
Church of Columbia.
Mr.. Bright, who had many friends
in Mexico and Audrain County, was
n of Boone County's well known
citizens.
He was born in Galloway County
in 1848 near Stephens and was the
son of Michael and Sara McClung
Bright, pioneer residents of that
county.
In 1873 Mr.. Bright married Miss
Adelia Ann Mckinney. For about q
year after his marriage Mr.. Bright
lived in Galloway County after which
he moved to his farm near Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
COLUMBIA MAN
IS KILLED n
A|RPLANE CRASH

A telegram has been received by
Wallace Fry telling Of the death Of
F. W. Niedermeyer, Jr., in an air.
plane collision at Dayton, o., Mon
day. The message gave no details Of
the accident.
Mr.. Niedermeyer was the son of
MI. and Mrs. F. w. Niedermeyer of
Columbia and the member Of a prom
inent family. He attended the Uni
versity of Missouri and was a member
Of the Sigma M fraternity. He
was a classmate of Mr.. Fry and sew
eral other Mexico men. He has ap-
peared in several exhibitions Of flying
in Mexico and has many friends here,
During the war he was a member
Of the air service and won distinction
in that branch of the service.
The message telling Of Mr.. Nieder-
meyers death was a shock to his
many friends here, who join the Led
ger in extending deepest sympathy to
the bereaved relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
Copyright


10 Years Ago.
]. T. Johnson's annual sale of
mules totaled $17,971.
W. A. Martin has traded his inter-
est in the firm of Meyers and Martin
to W. B. Meyers for a stock of gro
ceries and house at Perry. 4
Miss Alice K. Sanford, daughter
Of J.. G. Sanford married Thomas
Arthur Beach in Fort Collins, Colo.
The report made recently shows
that there is not a single deaf, dumb
or blind child in Audrain County.
Fred w. Pitcher was elected exalt-
ed ruler of the Elks' lodge. S. D.
Byrns was named secretary.
The snowfall for the winter of
1911-1912 was the largest in years.
Forty inches fell UP to March II.
Mary E. Sanford, 81 years old died
at her home on West HARDWOOD.
An organization known as the Girl
Scouts has been organized.
Mrs. Pierce and daughter, Mrs
Hinkle, of Kane, ILL.,, are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Clark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
20 Years Ago.

William Harrington of Laddonia
and Miss Eta Baker of Wellsville
we're married this week.
W. B. McIntire, So years old died
at his home here. MI. McIntire was
admitted to the bar in 1877.
Theodore Kellerhals and Miss L.
APPEL were married at the residence
Of A. j. Kellerhals here.
E. H. Mcdonald, formerly of Mex
leo, now has charge of a large store
at Sumner.
George Robertson of Mexico has
been chosen from the Missouri So
ciety of the Sons of the Revolution
to represent the society at the ma
tional meeting in Washington.
J. A. Hollopeter died at his home
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
Dies Near
Thompson
Monday

Mrs. Edwin Davis, So years. old
died Monday morning at her home
near Thompson after a long illness.
Mrs. Davis was born in Ohio and
moved to Missouri when she was IA
years old. The remainder of her life
was sepnt near Thompson.
Sch is survived by her husband but
she has no other known living rel
atives.
The funeral was to have been held
Tuesday afternoon at Salt River
Church but owing to the high water
was held Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
ON W. Whitney Street. Burial will
be in Brighton, la.
40 Years Ago.

L. Phillips has returned from the
East with a large stock of spring
goods.
Judge Buckner is home from a trip
to Washington, DC.
"Gale" Blum has returned from
the East with a large stock of goods.
The big wolf hunt will be held
Thursday. The hunt will be started
four miles east of Mexico and 200
riders and so hounds will take part.
Charley Harrington returned from
New York Thursday.
Frank Steele will go to California
with Joe Inflow the last of this week.
J. W. Carson left for the East
Monday.
Mexico needs a market house.
Rumor has it that Uncle Billy
West will build an opera house on
the lot next to the Harrington House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
Mrs. McPheeters
Dies AT Home
In Fulton

Mrs. G. A.. McPheeters, wife Of the
acting president Of Synodical College
of Fulton, died at her home at 2
o'clock Friday morning Of bronchial
pneumonia following a short illness.
Mrs. McPheeters was born in Iii
nois but has lived in Fulton for some
time. She is survived by her husband
and son, Robert, who is assistant
cashier Of the Home Savings Bank Of
Fulton.
Mrs. McPheeters' husband is the
cousin Of Miss Emma McPheeters
and James and Roy McPheeters Of
Mexico.
The Ledger extends deepest SYM
patty to the bereaved relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
MANY GO BEFORE
TAX COMMISSION
SATURDAY

Audrain County was represented
before the State Tax Commission at
Jefferson City Saturday by a number
of taxpayers. Those who went to
jefferson City were: S. T. Torrey-
son, Judge Groves, Judge Fred Nay
smith, Walter Barbee of Vandalia,
Judge E. A. Shannon, Amos Sutton
and Sam Sutton of Vandalia, E. R.
Locke and Jim Hamilton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
PRISONERS AT
PIKE COUNTY JAIL
ESCAPE THURSDAY

Harve Daniel, deputy sheriff of
Pike County was knocked unconscious
by two of the prisoners in the county
Jail there Thursday and while he was
in that condition the prisoners escap-
ed. Blood hounds from Moberly were
taken to Bowling Green for the pur-
pose of trailing the escaped pris-
oners.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
WIN Move Store

AS soon AS the Pitcher Jewelry Co,
vacates their present room for their
new quarters in the Pitcher building,
the Monroe Candy 8 Fruit Sapply
Co., will move into The room occupied
~ the Pitcher Co, IL present ana
vacate the corner building which VIII
be for rent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16

H. F. Holterman has resigned his
position as mechanic at the William
Pollock Mill and elevator Company
and is now travelling for the Inter
national Harvester Company.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
Go to Iowa.

DR.. and Mrs. G. R. Donham return
ed from St. Louis Friday night and
left Saturday for Ames, Iowa,
wher they will visit for Corvallis,
Ore, where he will teach in the State
Agricultural College. Mrs. Donham
will join her husband later.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16
DR.. Vaughn Gives Lecture.

DR.. S. ]. Vaughn of Hardin College
addressed the sociology classes of
Mcmillan High School Friday on the
subject of problems of the City,"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16

Miss Roy Ellen Stewart spent the
weekend with her parents, Judge and
Mrs. John A. Stewart in Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16

Phillip H. Rudasil married Miss
Catherine Carpenter.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. D. Graham and
Mrs. Mary Graham are home after
an extended trip to the Isle of Pines,
Cuba, and the coast Of Florida.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16

Mrs. James 0ffutt, w. G. offutt
and Miss Dorothy Bradley Of 3O5 3.
Liberty street are III with the
grippe
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16

Miss Dorothy Johnston and Miss
Katherine Smokey spent, the week
end in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16

Miss Vernelle Denton of New
Bloomfield spent the weekend in
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16

Mrs. Vida Taylor Of Mexico went
to Fulton Wednesday to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Pugh.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16

Mrs. John Sims returned to Mexico
Saturday after visiting her mother
in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16

Merritt Violette of Florida was III
Mexico Saturday Mr.. Violette lived
in Mexico many years AFRO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16

"a. G. Turner, formerly Of this city,
the original aDry'' was In this city
Tuesday On d whit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16

Mrs. Mamie Craig was the guest
Of Mrs. Linda Henderson Of Fulton
Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16

Jimmie Giles Of Fulton spent Mon
day in Mexico,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-03-16

Annouzles Firth Of Son.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Clark
. son.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-02

Dan Caswe member Of wealthy Cleveland (ohiol family and
the "Folles
well husband OF Jessie Reed of tho Foes who
midnight
she good cook he dned often
who Charmed him with wel-cooked meal"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-02

Thy Just can't keep Miss Anna
N!ebe1 out of the limelight in
Washington, ID. G. First she was
going TO sue Congressman Manuel
Herrick of Oklahoma for breach OF
promise and now she has gone out
and captured the prize for the
most beautiful bather In the capital
pitv
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-07-02

Thclma Harvey In her costume, or
lack OF costume
Broadway is considered blase.
But nevertheless It stood up
blinked its collective eyes and took
notice when Thelma Harper put
on her latest version OF the dance
of the seven wells. II was lucky
she put on the dance because she
didn't put on much else-in the
way OF clothes.
Owingsville outlook., 1922-10-26
PRISON LOSES camera EYE"
Man With Exceptional Endowment
Gives Up Position He Had Long
Held at Sing Sing.

Sing Sing is without the Human
camera eye which pierced through
DISCUSSES and made alihis futile, for
Louis Powers, BertillOn expert at the
prison for 20 years. who finger-printed
and photographed more than 10000
Sing Sing convicts during his service,
has retired.
He was famous for his ability to
Identify criminals, and for years has
been known as "the camera eye Of
Sing Sing" He was often called on
for information about criminals in vari-
Gus parts Of the world, and frequently
attended trials to establish prison
records of men and women on trial.
Besides learning by experience that
women, even though preparing for the
death sentence. were "very vain"
Powers said he had profited little
from his unique position except what
lie obtained in the way of salary.
Owingsville outlook., 1922-10-26
II You Need q Medicine
You Should Have the Best

Have you ever stopped n reason why
Il is that 50 many products that are eN-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
Of sight and are soon forgotten? The
reason is plain-the article did not fulfill
the promises Of the manufacturer This
applies more particularly to a medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited 20 those who are in need of II.
A prominent druggist SAYS, Take for
example Dr.. Kilmers Swamp Root, a
preparation / have sold for many years
and never hesitate 10 recommend. for in
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many Of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has so large a
sale"
According TO sworn statements and
verified testimony of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success Of DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-R Root IL due TO the fact,
20 many people claim, that it fultlls al
most every wish in overcoming kidney.
liver and bladder ailments, corrects uri-
nary troubles and neutrahzes the uric acid
which causes rheumatism.
You may Sreceive a sample bottle Of
Swamp Root by parcel post. Address DR..
Kilmer Co, BinghamtOn, N Y, and
enclose ten cents; also mention this paper.
Large and medium size bottles for sale at
all drug stOres.-Advertisemen
Owingsville outlook., 1922-10-26
Illustrations bu
Irwin MyerS

had vanished with MaIllard. a voice
rose at her elbow:
"MndemoiSeIle, you are not less
lucky than beautiful, Pearls To the
pearl ="
She turned 10 see the FranciScan-
u" longer masked. but now gazing at
her from Il frank. laughing Counte
unnce, still partially vciIed by the
brown cowl that was drawn up close
about his head.
Henry GramOnt!" she exclaimed.
"Oh. | half suspected that It was you
"But you were not sure?" he
chuckled. You're not offended with
me. LucicF"
Il should he" She tossed her head
You were impertiurnt. VI. Ir prince -
lie made diStaStcf1l gesture
Non" Of that, Lucie! You know
don't like it"
'Oh. la, la" she moCkcd him. an
le prince Is seeing America. nest ce
pas! lie has come To America to find
rich wife, Is it not?"
"ramont's face lost It's smile. and
suddenly became almost harsh.
i shall call upon you at four to-
morrow, Lucie," he said. abruptly, and
turned Nor did he pause to get her
reply. An instant afterwnrd Lucie was
surrounded by merry group of
friends, and she saw no more Of Hen
~ Gramont.
About five minutes later those in The
ballroom distinctly heard. throucs ,t"
open windows, the heavy pulSatiuu~ of
un airpIane motor.
Owingsville outlook., 1922-10-26
CHAPTER III.



Joseph Maillard's library was on the
ground floor Of the house; It was a
sedate and stately room, and was in
vnrlahly shut Off to itself. Not even
tonight, of all nights. was II thrown
open with the remainder of the house.
Here Maillard summoned half a
dozen of his particular cronies and
friends, after the stroke of midnight
had assured him that there was no
danger 10 be expected from the ban
dit. His son was not among the num-
Der. The half dozen were nearly all
elderly men, and, with the exception
Of Jachin Fell, all were men of promi-
ucnt affairs.
About the table grouped MailIard
and ~ guests. Maillard, standing be-
f'rc a small wall safe that fanked the
open hearth, lifted his silver goblet.
asteam with beads. The moment for
which he had been waiting was here:
y" '7unched his little thunderbolt with
nr ,'r f satisfied Importance.
- friends, have confession to
na,e.' he announced. To-day I re-
Ceiv'd note from the Midnight NIos-
qUeI stating that he would be with MS
this evening, presumably at the hour
of idnight, his usual time"
'rSe words brought IN instant ST.
le O.. The half-dOzen men were
t. s., watchful, astOnlshed. But Mall
larG, swung up his silver CUP and
laughed gally.
81 took full precautions. gentlemen.
The hour Of danger IS past, and the
uOt .gious bandit has not arrlved-or,
If C has arrived, he Is now In the
ham, Of the law. So up with your
cups, my frlends-a lifelong health to
Mardl Gras. and damnntIOn to prohIbI-
ton and the Midnight Masquer !"
From everyone broke n swift assent
to the toast, murmur of relieved ten
sion. The silver goblets were lifted.
tnuoH'h in musical clinking of edges.
oHd rha aromatic breath Of juleps
fli-i the library rs the drinkers. I'm
trJs sOuthern fashion. buried noses
In the fragrant mint. Then, as the
cups we're lowered, from the recess Of
the cuTtained windows at one end of
tn room came a quiet voice:
u hank you, gentlemen! But l
mast remind you, Maillard. that there
was not a time limit set In the note"
With a Simultaneous gasp everyone
turned Maillard staggered; his face
wtEt iivid. Every eye was fastened
UPON hat amazing figure now advanc-
ing from the shadows of the recess.
1t was the figure Of an aviator, clad
In leather from top to toe, the goggles
und helmet shield completely masking
his head and features from recognl-
ton. In his hand he held an auto
matte pistol, which covered the group
Of men before him with its threaten
ing mouth.
mot a sound, If you please" he
warned, his voice thin and nasaI-ob-
viOusly disguised. II trust that none
of you gentlemen is armed. because |
am very quick on the trigger. A very
Owingsville outlook., 1922-10-26
CONSIDER USE OF AIRSHIPS
Possibility Of Their Successful EN-
ployment In Making Aerial OBJ
serVations Of the Himalayas.

Consideration has been given TO the
possibility Of aerial observations in
the Himalayas. The range. II appears.
has only six peaks above 27OO0 feet
high, and an aviator flying at about
5000 or 24.OOO f ~ should have no
difficulty I'm crossing if the highest
peaks were avoided, while, If he chose
certain Of the gOrges, an altitude of
some 1900 feet would suffice. The
greatest Of the many obstacles TO be
encountered is the mountain sickness,
which occurs in the highest attitudes
through deficiency of oxygen. The grad
ual climber, going afOOt, is less handi-
capped I'm this respect than the avI-
ator rising suddenly from sea level in
his machine; on the other hand. the
pedestrian has more fatigue 10 under
90, and this practically equalizes mat
ters. The chief consideration in any
case is an adequate supply Of oxygen,
With a proper inhaler.
Owingsville outlook., 1922-10-26
CHAPTER Il-Continucd.


$50" the girl smiled n little. 'you
would hetray your business friends In
order to make bit of money for
me-"
Maillard stared nj her. "Wcr. II
you put il that way. yes! I'd do more
than that for"
Thank YOU" she interrupted. her
voice cold. 81 don't think I'd trust
your sagaciiy very far. Robert. Good
night"
She turned from him and was gone,
dancing through the great rooms like
a true Columbinc.
Midnight nearrd, and brought n con
cern 10 many; the Midnight MnSquer
had gained his name hy invariably
appearing a moment or two before the
stroke of twelve. Inchin Fell. who
divided his time between enjoying the
smoking room and wandering about
among the maSquers, perceived that
Joseph Maillard was watching the
time with anxiety.
A large man. stern and bit scorn-
ful Of look, Maillard was imposing
rather than handsome. lie appeared
the typical banker, efficient, devoid of
oil sentiment Amused by the mans
evident uneasineSs, Jachin Fell kept
him I'm view while the moments
dragged. One might have thought
that the little gray man was studying
81. Il. rigsf
studies n butterfly on a pin.
Shortly before twelve Columblne
pirouetted up TO Fell and accepted the
arm he offered her. They were for
the moment alone in a corner Of the
ballroom.
81 must see you tomorrow, please, d"
she breathed.
GLADLY" he assented. MAY I calf
It's Sunday, you know"
"If you Will; at three. Something
has happened, but / cannot speak Of IL
here. Does any one else know that
gou-that you are interested in my
nffairs?"
The pale gray eyes Of the little grny
man looked very innocent and wonder
ting.
Certainly not, my dearl Why7"
"I'll tell you tomorrow" Then she
broke into laugh. well. It is mid
highland the Mnsquer has not ap-
peared. I'm almost sorry"
The lights flickered off for a mo-
nent, then on again. The signal for
unmasking!
The dancing ceased. From the whole
room arose a babel of vOiceS-cries
of surprise. eXclamatIOns, merry
laughter. COlumbine removed her
Owingsville outlook., 1922-10-26

pleasant surprise, Asilardi Eou'd
given me up. ehT"
For an instant no one spoke. Then
Mnillard moved slightly, moved his
hand toward Il button set ia the waii
ucar the safe. The voice of the ban
dit Irupcd out at him like thin steel .
Quiet. you e.. II you touch that
buttuu--"
Aluillard ,'innueI. and Gripped the
table edge win his shaking hand.
The bandit bowed slightly. and ad
dressed the gathering in tone of dry
raillery:
"Th" ri".r; Of property are tn m'
tar moe H.rrd than human life ;
there r-r", With the law. So. ger
tcmcn kim! empty your pockets on
the table" His voice became crisp
The jcwc;ed scarfpinS which you re
celved as 1avors this evening may BE-
added .H tf. collection: otherwise, |
shall No. ..uri your private posses
>lonS. So .ut,hcS, thank you Mail
lard. KINDLY a..u' ! believe that you
carry Il IS. ',.. If you please"
The ban.rr could not hut obey. His
hands trembling with fear and rage,
he took from his pocket wallet. and
cmpticd q Shruf of bills upon the
table 90 after another, the other
me- fu..a.d 4 his example. When It
caI.o .- urn. Jnchln Fell drew a
Sin-., FOO from his pocket, and laid
Il C.rt
'Yor put some faith i'm that warn.
Ing, Mr.. FelE" The bandit laughed
"Do you think that you will know me
again"
81 .r,lly believe sn. sir" answered
Ec his apologize fashion. "IOur
dl~l- 90 is really excellent"
hank You" The haudit's voice
held thin mockcry. Coming from
YOU sir, that compliment is most vel
come"
"What the devil does the fellow
mpHnE" exploded Judge Forester.
Then you are not aware that Mr.,
. IS 4 man OF large arfairS?" The
Owingsville outlook., 1922-10-26
BURR'S PURPOSE IS NOT KNOWN

less persons around him and set out
IN the direction of Texas. Ostensibly
on Il cOlonizing expedition. President
Jefferson issued proclamation warn
ing citizens against joining this prof.
ect. and later Burr was arrested by
Jefferson's orders and sent to Virginia
for trial.
There he was indicted for treason
and levyiRc war within this country
with friendly nation. Various legal
technicalities prevailed to secure his
acquittal ON both these counts. The
matter of HamiltOn's death was
dropped. and Burr passed out of public
sight.