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Evening star., 1922-04-13
INTANGIBLE TAXACT
IN HIGHEST COURT
Arguments on Appeal In Suit
by Executors Of Eugene
Peters, Estate.

Oral argument commenced in the
United States Supreme Court today in
the case involving the Intangible tax
law OF the District Of Columbia. It
was the suit OF Augustine g, Worth
inEton and John G. Heald, executors
of the will Of Eugene Peters. de-
District Of Columbia, defendant IN
error. Col. Worthington. who was to
have participated in the argument,
died last Sunday, and his associate
in the case, Vernon e. West, called
attention % Of ths @ court to the ADJ;
submitted.
Validity Of Section osestioisd.
cate from the Court Of Appeals OF
the District Of Columbis involving
the construction and validity Of sec-
tion 9 Of the District appropriation
bill of MaTch 3. 1917. The suit was
brought in the suprsme Court Of the
District to recover from tfsDistrict
defendant fled q motion to dismiss
the suit, which was granted, and
from the order Of dismissal an appeal
was taken to the Court of Appeals of
the District. which certified to the
questions involving a decision OF the
case on its merits.
The United States Supreme Cour,
dismiss the certificate on the
ground that the court below had nc
power to certify questions to thii
court where It's judgment or decree
would be susceptible of review on err
ror or appeal. The case was again
submitted to the Court of Appeals
on new briefs as well as the old ones
The Court OF Appeals thereupon rem.
dered an opinion sustaining the lower
court and holding that Il was un.
necessary to consider the case on Its
merits. because the plaintiff in error
and his committee. being residents OF
the District, were not In . position
to challenge the validity Of the act or
the ground that it unlawfully taxed
non- residents.
From that judgment the case was
brought to the United States Supreme
Court on error.
Mr.. West contended that the act Ia
wholly void because 1t taxes all the
intangible property, wheresoever stu.
ate, of non-residents engaged In busi-
ness in the District: because 1t taxes
Evening star., 1922-04-13

decisions in this court amply sustain
that position"
Discussing whether the phrase "sn-
gagged In business within said Dis
trio" 10 an attempt to tax non.resi-
dents on their entire business or their
entire money and credits, wherever
situated, and whether state or mu.
contended:
at will be observed that this act
is an amendment to section 6 Of the
act Of July /, 1902, constituting the
personal tax law for the District. The
amendment provides that intanGibleS
shall be scheduled and appraised in
the manner provided by paragraph
Of said section 6 for listing and ap-
praisal Of tangible personal prop
erty and assessed at their fair cash
value" etc. Under section 6 the
board Of personal tax assessors are
directed to. under the direction and
supervision Of the assessor. assess
personal property in the District as
follows etc. In constituting, there
fore. the phrase OF the amendment as
to what money or credits or business
Of non resident is taxable under it.
we are limited by the provision OF
srty in the District. This construe-
tion has been uniformly the one
adopted by those charged with the
enforcement of those acts.
'"The inference II fairly clear from
Evening star., 1922-04-13
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
FARM CLUB
= NEWS =

Two of the dominant weaknesses
Of mankind are forgetfullness and
ingratitude. We forget and fail to
appreciate the efforts and sacrifices
Of early missionaries Of the Gospel,
that we today might enjoy the bles-
sings of a Christian civilization. So
to, in the protection Of our 'slife, lib
erty and the pursuit Of happiness"
we sometimes SEEM to forget that
those who gave their "last full meas
ure Of devotion" at Valley Forge, at
Gettysburg, at San Juan, and Ar
gonne, did SO, that the principles of
free government might be established
and maintained. In like manner, in
our farm organization work, we often
neglect to consider the sacrifices in
time and thought and money that
farmers Of past decades have made
in order that the principles of CO.
operation, i. e. the principles Of right
and justice for the American Farm
er, might prevail and that his pos
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
MISS REAVIS A
MEXICO GIRL WAS
CROWNED QUEEN

In what was declared to be the
prettiest event of its kind ever put
on by Hardin College Miss Barbara
Reavis, a Mexico girl was crowned
Queen Of the May Monday evening on
the Hardin Campus.
The May Day Fete consisted Of an
hours program Of interpretative
dances intersperced with a number
Of selections by the College Orchestra
under the leadership of Miss Pitcher.
TO much cannot be said for the
splendid manner in which Miss Vera
Rutter and Miss Betty Boutwell, con-
Quoted this annual entertainment and
it was declared the best of the long
list Of May Fetes ever produced by
Hardin College.
Miss Reavis is the oldest daughter
of the Rev. and Mrs. B. G. Reavis
and is one of Mexico's splendid young
ladies from whom much is expected
in the future. She is very popular
here and everyone was very glad to
see her given this honor which she 50
rightly deserved. She is member
of the Beta Sigma omicron sorority
and a post graduate at Hardin Col
leg in Expression
This is the first time in the history
of Hardin College Mexico girl has
been elected Queen Of the May.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
MISS REAT|S SHOWS
REAL TALENT IN
GIVING READING

If the recital Miss Barbara Reavis
gave Tuesday evening in expression
at Hardin College Auditorium is her
usual method of delivery she should
by all means take the additional
training necessary to fit herself for
this work as a professional
"The Cinderella Man," written by
Helen K. and Edward C. Carpenter,
which she used as a reading, is diff
ficult of characterization but Miss
Reayis handled it practically without
a flaw. Her diction was very good
and her naturalness without the least
affectation was a very pleasant sur
prise to those who did not know her
marked ability. With additional train
ing and seasoning she should make a
name for herself in this work as her
rendition Tuesday evening was re-
markable for one so young.
The appreciative audience, which
comfortably filled the auditorium,
would hardly take mo" for an answer
when they endeavored to obtain an
encore.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
CHILDREN SPEND SUNDAY
WITH MOTHER HERE
0NT.Y THREE MTScTNC

Mrs. Belle Harrison, who was born
and raised in this county, had an es-
peeially delightful Mothers Day.
Sunday when all of her children but
three came to the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. A. H. Sehopp, and with
their families enjoyed delightful
dinner and spent the day with her.
Those present beside Mr.. and Mrs.
Schopp were:
DR.. and Mrs. F. X. Harrison, Kan
sas City, Mo.
DR.. and Mrs. j. S. Harrison, Sweet
Springs, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Harrison,
Gridley, Kan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Poole Harrison, Chi
cago, I'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Harrison, Mad
ison, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cy Clark Harrison,
Madison, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crockett I. Harrison,
Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
SPADE TIPS
SOIL FOR
HARDIN DORM

The ground-brea exercises
Monday morning at IL o'clock on the
Hardin college campus was attended
by large crowd. Work started with
in an hour after on the construction
of the $115,000 dorrnitory building
which is to be completed by Septem-
Der first. FH
Following short program Of
music by the Missouri Military Aca-
denny band and the singing of AM
erica the Rev. J. E. Turner offered
short prayer. Then c. F. Clark,
former president of the Hardin Col
lege Board, made short talk on Har-
din's future. He was followed by M.
S. Bush, president of the Board, who
spoke upon the schools plans and
thanked the people of Mexico for
their cooperation. Mrs. D. 7. Moore,
speaking in behalf of former stud
ents and graduates, also spoke.
Following the breaking Of ground
by Mr.. Bush and the singing of col
lege songs by the student body the
exercises closed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
An ENRAGED Cow
ATTACKS MRS REED
TUESDAY EVENING

Mrs. E. L. Reed nearly lost her life
Tuesday evening when she was at
tackled by COW in the pasture of
Abe jackson, in the southwestern
part Of Mexico.
Mrs. Reed has been pasturing her
COW in the jackson pasture and when
she went for it Tuesday evening the
cow of Mr.. Jackson, which is in the
same pasture, became incensed at
her and attacked her before she could
get out Of its reach. If it had not
been for the quick work Of Turner
jackson it is said she would have
been killed, as Mrs. Reed was tram
pied under the feet Of the enraged
beast and would have been gored, it
is said, had not Mr.. Jackson rushed
to her assistance.
She was taken to her home and
DR.. J. E. Miller was called, when it
was found she was not seriously in
iured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
GUY N. PITTS
MAKES RECORD At
WESTMINSTER

FULTON, Mo-, May 15.-Guy NJ.
Pitts Of Mexico Senior in Westmin-
ster College has made the Westnin-
ster base ball nine this year for his
fourth time. He along with Capt.
Boand is the oldest man in years Of
playing than anyone of the Blue Jay
aggregation. Pitts, plays in the CEN
ter garden position and has gained
a reputation throughout the Missouri
Conference as a brilliant fielder and
so far this season has not made an
error. He is also batting close to the
800 mark. q
Pitts, graduates at Westminster
this year concluding a very success
full college career. He is a member
of the Glee Club and holds a highly
creditable record in his studies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
4 STILL CAUSED
SENTENCE OF SIX
MONTHS IN JAIL

Walter G. Meyers, Of near Cal
wood was sentenced to six months in
Jail for having still in his posses
sion in Circuit Court at Fulton the
first Of the week. The exhibit which
was submitted in evidence consisted
of copper wash boiler, galvanized
iron wash tub, fiye-gallon jug and
a gallon glass Jug.
When he was arranged on a
charge Of making liquor. Meyers adj
nitted that be was in possession Of
the articles exhibited but did not
know whether he was guilty as
charged or not. Later he entered a
plea of guilty. He had been selling
the "corn" he made for 81 to SO q
gallon, Meyers said. Meyers is 3s
years old and is the father Of four
children under seven years Of age.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
MRS.. QUISENBERRY
DIED At MERIDIAN
MISS. SATURDAY

Word has been received of the
death of Mrs. Sarah Frances Quisen-
berry, 83 years old, at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. Mary Brooks of
Meridian, Miss, Saturday morning.
Mrs. Quisenberry was resident of
Mexico for many years prior to the
death of her husband, w. P. Quisen-
berry about twenty years ago. Be-
sides Mrs. Brooks she is survived by
daughter, Mrs. c. T. Powell of
Mexico and four sons, Bruce Quisen-
berry of Rodgers, Ark, and J. T., j.
B., and Kelly Quisenberry Of Mexico.
Mrs. Quisenberry was good
Christian character and her loss will
be greatly felt. The Ledger joins
the many friends of the bereaved in
extending sympathy.
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Frances
Quisenberry, who died Saturday in
Meridian, Miss, was conducted
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from
the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. T.
Powell, 824 West Liberty Street. The
service was read by the Rev.
]. H. Hughes, pastor of the Baptist
church, and burial was in Elm
wood cemetery.
The pail bearers are w. w. Harper,
S. P. Guthrie, Clark Garrett, Will
Vivian, C. A. Withespoon and George
N. Jackson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
JOHN HOLMAN NEARLY
LOST HIS HOME IN WEST
ERN AUDRAIN BY FIRE

John Holman and family, who live
north Of Hatton in the western part
of Audrain county, narrowly escaped
being burned end losing their home
and its contents Saturday night,
when a lamp exploded.
MIR. and Mrs. Holman had retired
when noise was heard down stairs
which sounded like the slamming Of
door, Mrs. Holman insisted that
Mr.. Holman, who had not heard the
noise, get up and investigate. On
going down stairs he found that q
large kerosene lamp had exploded
and the flames. We're shoting to the
ceiling. He succeeded in extinguish.
ing the flames, and says he is very
thankful the accident did not occur
later in the night when the family
were all asleep.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
MISS B. Bolts
OFFERED DEAN
OF SYNOD|CAL

Miss Benson Bolts, one of Mexico's
most capable and best known edu-
Gators, has been offered the position
of Dean at ssysgSiesI College, Full
ton.
Synodicai is one of the oldest
women's colleges in this section,
Presbyterian institution with wealth
OIL tradition behind it. While Miss
Bolts has had splendid offer from
"a Texas college it is understood she
will in all probability accept the head
of Synodical The position carries
with it a handsome salary.
Synodical would be fortunate in
securing Miss Bolts as she is an edu-
Gator of unusual ability, woman of
refinement and rare attainments and
will make good there as she has else
where.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18

terity might not be trampled under
foot as the serfs of Russia.
As test Of our appreciation of
these things, we might seriously con-
slider as to whether we would care to
backslide several centuries into pag-
onism, or whether we would care to
lapse back just few generations in
our history and become the mere
chattels Of kings, also, if we would
wish to throw to the four winds all
that has been accomplished through
agricultural cooperation. If we
would not make these changes, then
is it not our plain duty, first, to con-
form our daily lives to the teachings
Of Him who said to Glove thy neigh
bor as thyself;" second to be useful
citizens, having due respect for the
laws Of our State and Nation; and
third, to give our Farm Club and
County and State Associations, our
loyal support in all their activities /?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
zYBYSCO WILL
MEET CARTER
AND REED HERE

Stanislaus Zybysco, the old man of
the wrestling game, who has never
been defeated on themat in his more
than twelve hundred matches, with
the exception Of his defeat at the
hands of Ed (Strangler) Lewis, now
Worlds Champion, will wrestle here
Tuesday evening, May 20.
This is the word given by promoter
Bob Nichols, who has been combing
the country for first class match.
Zybysce has promised to wrestle
Reed and Carter here and agrees to
throw each one fall in an hour.
The match, which will be held at
the orphernn, was made possible BY
the fact Zybysco VIII pass through
here for a match in st. Louis the
night of May "a.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
St. LOUIS men
ARRIVE HERE
ON SPECIAL

Almost 400 passengers arrived on
the North st. Louis Business Mems
special train over the Wabash We'd
nesday at 11:30 to spend the day and
evening here the guests Of Mexico.
The delegation was headed by Mayor
Henry Kiel, of st. Louis, and officers
Of the organization and were met at
the station by Mayor ]. w. Gallaher,
the Chamber Of Commerce, Rotary
and Kiwanis clubs and the Missouri
Military Academy band and battalion.
After parading about the business
section of the city they gathered at
the Hoxsey Community Hall where a
banquet was served.
A. Morris presided as toastmas-
ter at the banquet and Mayor ]. W..
Gallaher gave a short address Of well
come. Others who spoke were John
r. Peters, st. Louis; Howard Rhodus,
Mexico; j. T. Dodds, president Of the
st. Louis Association; s. J. Vaughn,
]. b. Maur, st. Louis; Mayor Henry
Kiel, ST. Louis. Owing TO the opening
Of the Constitutional Convention Gov
ernor A. M. Hyde was unable to be
here-but telephoned that he hoped to
visit Mexico later.
Following the banquet the guests
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
MRS. ]. v. BRYAN
DIED FRIDAY IN
CONNECTICUT

Mrs. Jos. w. Bryan, 85 years old,
died at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. E. B. Ripley, at Unionville,
Conn, Friday morning. She had been
visiting there for some time and had
expected to return to Mexico but i'll
health prevented this.
Miss Missouri Fenley was born at
Crittenden, KY, September 25, 1886
and was married to Capt. Joseph w.
Bryan in 1856. They moved to St.
Louis in 1867 and short time later
they moved to the northern part Of
Audrain County where they made
their home until 1875. At this time
they moved to 403 East Monroe
Street, Mexico, which was Mrs.
Bryan's home until her death.
Capt. Bryan piled the Mississippi
River for many years from st. Louis
to New Orleans, coming home be-
tween trips and spending his winters
here. He was the first man to cap-
tain man-of-war up the Mississippi
as far as st. Louis when he brought
up the Nashville more than twenty
years ago. Capt. Bryan died in 1903.
Besides Mrs. Ripley, Mrs. Bryan is
survived by three children, Mrs. E. s.
Wilson, Of Mexico, Fenley Bryan Of
Seattle, Wash, and Jos. H. Bryan Of
Independence. There are eight
grand children two of whom live
here: Elizabeth Wilson and Bryan
Wilson. She is also survived by one
brother, who is older, Judge VIM.
Fenley, now Of Winston-Salem, N. G.,
who often came to Mexico years ago
to hunt with Capt. Bryan.
Mrs. Bryan was a member of the
Christian Church for many years and
took an active part in church work.
The many friends Of the bereaved
join with the Ledger in extending
sympathy in their time Of sorrow.
The body was brounght to Mex
leo by Mrs. Ripley and the funeral
was held Monday.
The funeral Of Mrs. J. w. Bryan,
who died in Unionville, Conn.,, last
Friday, was held from the Christian
Church in Mexico, Monday afternoon
at s o'clock, by the Rev. Mr.. Koken-
doffer. The pail bearers were: s.
M. Locke, DR.. y. +. Harrison, 2. r..
Locke, win Wilkins, r. D. Worreu
and Frank Van Ness. Burial was in
Elnlwood cemetery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
Audrain Hospital Notes

Mrs. Bertha Davidson Of Clark, Mrs.
Forest Weaver Of Mexico and Glenn
Jones Of Middletown, who were OPP
Grated on are doing nicely.
Mrs. e. L. Asquith Of Mexico and
Joseph E. Conley Of Montgomery
city we're discharged Monday.
ID. e. Blum and Archibald M. Col
Inns Of Mexico and Mrs. Hugh Stew
art Of vandalia have been admitted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN OF
MISSOURI WILL MEET IN
ST. LOUIS MAY 18TH

Missouri Democratic Women are
assembling in st. Louis for a meeting
May 10, at which time Mrs. Emily
Newell Blair, who is the head of the
Organization of Democratic women
in the state and Democratic Nationfll
Committeewoman will hold confer
ences to determine the plan Of cam
paign this fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
selby Swift Successful,

Selby Swift, of this county, well
known in Mexico, has returned to La
Grange College to resume his studies
after visit home. He is coaching
the base ball team there and his nine
has won the six games they have
played this season. He will receive a
"A.A." degree this year. He preached
at Littleby church Sunday. His many
friends will be glad to know Of his
merited success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
Home From Warrenton.

Republican County Committeeman
L. McF. Gamble is home from War
renton where Tuesday he attended a
meeting of the Congressional COM
mittee for this district. He is also
member of the district senatorial
committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
Movie Star known Here.

Conrad Nagle, who appears tonight
and Saturday at the Liberty IN
''Fool's Paradies,. is a cousin Of Mrs.
G. w. Edmonston, of this city. and
a grandson Of the Rev. ]. D. Murphy,
who was pastor Of the Mexico Bap-
tist church a number Of years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18

Roy Carroll Of Tulip is back in
Mexico for treatment Of his left knee
following an illness Of several weeks
duration. Some time ago he was in
poor health but went home feeling
much better only to have to return
for further treatment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18

Frank Hazard is home from Dali
las, Texas, where he has been for the
past two weeks attending conven-
ton Of the Brotherhood Of Railway
and Sea Clerks. He saw number OF
former Mexicoans and had most
delightful stay.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
Miss Armestead is Married.

Miss Ada Ruth Armestead, daugh-
ter of Frank Armestead, was mar
ried at the home of her parents two
miles west Of Mexico Tuesday after
noon at o'clock to John D. Morris
Of Fulton, by Judge E. A. Shannon
Of Mexico. They will make their
home on Mr.. Armestead's farm. The
Ledger joins the many friends Of the
newly-weds in extending congratula-
tions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
Rank Loot Over 100000

Some 75O forged notes totalling
s405 900 were found by investigators
in the Farmers & Merchants Bank
lotting at Moberly. The cashier is
now in jail but the president, ] w.
Bundridge is still at large.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
InIoe StokeIy Here.

Judge ]. T, stokely, who purchased
the Winn farm from Judge Alex
Carter and who resided in Birming-
ham, Ala, is here. The Ledger joins
in welcoming Judge stokely to Mex
leo and Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18

Earl Norris, cf Kansas City, y
home the guest oF bis father, Sam
Morris. He Is IN the manufacturing
business ther and making good. BE,
among other articles, Is making the
Sloan Practical Water Cooler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18

Mrs. D. T. Moore was hostess TO-
the Friday afternoon Sewing CluB
lthis week and invited Miss Helen
isSoH Of Boulder, Colo, and Mrs. H. B.
Plunkett as gests Of the Glib. After
al hour Of talking and sewing the
hostess served dainty refreshments.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
Al Bankers Convention.

w. C. Blattner, Of the First Ma
tional Bank, w. w. Pollock and w. s.
Eller, Of the North Missouri Trust
Co., are in Excelsior Springs, attend-
ing the meeting Of the State Bank
er's Association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18

Mrs. E. B. Ripley. of Unionyille,
Conn, has been the guest of Mexico
relatives. She came to attend the
funeral Of her mother, Mrs. j. w.
Bryan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18

Frank Buffum, former state high
way commissioner says the road FIR
Jim Scott's corner west tow
Mexico to the special road dis
the only poor road between
Louisiana, and is prChaf
than any III The county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18

Joseph H. Bryan, of Independence,
will visit her a short time before
returning home. He has been here
to attend the funeral Of his mother,
Mrs. j. w. Bryan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
CIRCIrTr f,0uRT NOTES.

The Moscow Mills Savings Bank
has fled suit for collection Of a note
against John r. Mason ct al.
The Rutledge and Taylor Coal Co.,
has fled against Bruce Piper et Al for
the collection Of an account.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18

DR.. and Mrs. r, M. Shoush Of Mob
erly, passed through Mexico Monday
afternoon Oh their way to Jackson
vile, Florida, where they will attend
the Southern Baptist Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18

The infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. viii Harvey Of Thompson, died
Wednesday. Burial was at Thonp-
son. The many friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey join with the Ledger in
extending sympathy. AZ
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18
salIa Nash Cars.

The DooIin Motor Co., reports the
following sales: Nash Sedan to Nor
ris Phillip, Nash touring ear 70 Floyd
Smith and Mash sport model to Mrs.
Hennegar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18

DeMolays Initiated at Wellsyille.
j. j. Wood, Egbert Miller and the
Rev. Mr.. George Wharton took TWEEN
ty-two members Of the DeMolay in
Mexico to Wellsville where q class
was initiated into that organization
Friday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-18

Dr. Frank Cauthorn and wife, Of
Superior, Arizona, will arrive Sat
urday evening to spend d few days
with Miss Emma Cauthorn and other
relatives.