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Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25
INERT JOHNSON HAD HIS
LEG BROKEN WHEN KICKED


Merit johnson received q broken
leg early Saturday morning when he
was kicked by a horse while harness
ing it. Mr.. johnson went to the
stables and when he started 10 take
down the harness one Of the horses
became frightened and kicked him
just above the right knee, fractur-
ing it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

A marriage license was issued Fri
day to Miss Onie Opal Tuggle and
Michael w. Murphy Of Vandalia, by
the Audrain County Recorder of
Deeds, Mrs. Nettie Stephens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25
Mexico Hospitality
PledSes 81. LOuSanS

Col E. Y. Burton, received the following letter which shows
the pleasing effect of Mexico business mems entertainment to the
ST. Louis business men who were here last Wednesday. Every
year this organization picks one town for an outing and this let
ter states that never have the St Louhians received such a royal
welcome nor hae as large a variety of entertainment as in Mex
leo. The letter follows:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25
SQUIRE HOOTEN WAS
GIVEN BIRTHDAY PARTY
AT THE TEA SHOP SAT

Churchill KEENAN, and R. D. Rod
gers gave Squire R. B. Hooton a
birthday party Saturday, which in
cluded a luncheon at the Tea Shop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. 7. J. Hoxsey had as
dinner guests Thursday evening; Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Kunkel and Miss
Louise johnson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

The Hustlers Class enjoyed a bus
mess and social meeting Tuesday
evening at the home Of Mrs. Norton
Nelson. After all business had been
duly discussed, games and music
were enjoyed and later delicious re-
freshments were served. There were
about eighteen Of the class present
and each one invited a young lady
friend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

The Beta Sig Alumni will meet
Monday afternoon with Miss Helen
Shotwe1l at Mrs. w. B. Peller's on
the Boulevard. All members please
take notice and be on hand promptly
at two thirty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Schoolof Expression where her native
histronic ability was cultivated and
she became an entertainer of note at
Clubs, Banquets, and social func-
tions. Mr.. Martens home was orig
inally in Mississippi but for the last
few years he has resided in st. Louis.
He is connected with the Baltimore In
ternational Co., and is a member Of
several prominent clubs both in Kan
sas City and st. Louis. Miss Rhodus
has made many friends in Mexico in
the short time she has been here. Mr..
Martens also has made many friends
here in the times he has visited here.
After a short wedding trip MI. Mar
tens and his bride will make their
home in st. Louis. Many Pre-nup-
tial events in the social world are to
be given for Miss Rhodus in the next
two weeks. A number Of out Of
town guests will arrive for the we'd
ding about June /.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. L. N. Gordon gave a buffet
luncheon Saturday for Miss Mary
Banks, one Of next months brides.
The little tables placed throughout
the dining room and living room,
seated four and we're most attractive
with bud vases of spring bowers as
centerpieces. At the brides table
the decorations were orange blossoms
and after each course they progressed
to give every one a chance to chat
with Miss Banks. A huge brides
cake was brought in after the last
course and Miss Banks cut it with
great art and of course the twenty
guests all are dreaming on brides
cake now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25
Frank Armistead to TuIaa.

Frank Armistead left Thursday
for Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he will
visit with his son, ]. E. Armistead Of
the Quaker Drug Company.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Plunkett were
dinner guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
rison Brown Monday evening and
later attended the May Fete at Har-
din College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kunkel Of Hi
nois, will be the dinner guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Claiborne Jackson Sum
day noon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Fry r home
from Hot Springs, Ark, where Mr..
Fry was a delegate to the General
Conference Of the methodist Church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. Hawkins of Bowling Green
is the guest Of her daughter, Mary
Eliza Hawkins, at Hardin College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Sanford will
arrive June 2 to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
F. R. Sanford.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

The Gamma Alumni will meet
Monday with Mrs. Orlando Worrell.
It will be a matinee party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

There were about eighty on the spe-
cial excursion Of the Wabash to St.
Louis Saturday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. S. j. Buckner will be the
guest Of MI. and Mrs. F. P. Kelso
next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. Ralph Buckner and son Of
Casper, Wyoming, will arrive next
week to visit Mrs. Claiborne jackson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

visit her daughter, Miss Vernelle
Denton who is teaching there this
year. They will return to Mexico
Saturday or Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. West, Mrs. D.
Il. Boyer, Mrs. Jones, the Misses
Delta Jones, Mildred West and Eula
Tucker motored to Columbia Sunday
for the day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Ray Dunlap, of Jefferson City, was
the weekend guest of Mexico rel
atives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. Jones Of St. Joseph is the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. I. Boyer,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

A. H. Boyd Of Laddonia was a Mex
leo visitor Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Miller had as
lunch guest Friday noon Mrs. Kate
Reynolds of ST. Louis; Mrs. Barbara
Coil, of Perry; Mrs. Sallie Watson,
Of Little Rock, Ark; Mrs. w. D.
Adams and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Wood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. Polly Ripley is the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. E. S. Wilson and
family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. e. F. Elliott went to St. Louis
Saturday for a visit of a few days
with relatives ard friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. j. F. Griffee entertained the
following at dinner Sunday: Capt.
and Mrs. j. C. Stoy, Miss Willie Rob-
nett and DR.. R. s. Williams.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

M. J. Elliott was a business visitor
from Warrenton Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. x. P. Whitley of St. Louis is
the guest of her father, Judge ]. A.
Guthrie.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. T. J. Hoxsey left Friday for
st. Louis where she will attend
a house party at the home of Judge
and Mrs. ). M. Bryson and be present
at the opening of the Sunset Club
dance Saturday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. ]. D. Thompson Of Oklahoma
City is the guest Of her son at M. M.
A.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

The Frances Rodgers Class Of the
Methodist Church will meet with
Mrs. Pitts on ". Whitley ST., Mon
day, May 22nd at 2:3O p. n.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. Fred Morris entertained at
one o'clock luncheon Tuesday in COM
pliment to Mrs. Frank Robertson Of
Detroit, Mich. The dining table was
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. R. M. White was hostess to
the F. A. E. Club Friday noon at
luncheon at the Country Club. After
every one had done full justice to
the many good things to eat, bridge
was played for a couple Of hours.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. W. C. Cowart will arrive home
next week from a months stay in
Banks, Ala.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. P. II. Cullen of st.
Louis motored to this city Sunday
for a visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Miss Beulah Rhodes OF Webster
Groves was the weekend guest of
Mrs. j. v. Williams.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Jack Martens Of st. Louis is here
for the weekend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. G. o. Hammond and Miss
Houston entertained Miss Roy Stew
art and Miss Katherine WEIGH at din
ner Wednesday evening, the table
was very attractiyel centered with
Columbines and the dinner most deli
cious.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. F. J. Barclay and baby will
return Monday from an extended
visit in Moberly,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. Frank Robertson and son of
Detroit are guests of Mrs. F. R. San
ford for the weekend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

win H. Bronaugn Of st. Louis is
the weekend guest Of Mexico
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25
|kGpcfetg'
By MISS GERTRUDE FRY. Society EdItress.

John bearing entertained at din
ner Wednesday evening with covers
for the following young men: Messrs.
Pearley, Shields Moore, Benjamin
Joudon, and 0rville Austin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Miss Ruth Perkins gave a picture
show party Saturday night for Miss
Helen Solt of Boulder, Colo, after
the show the party had dainty re-
freshments at Marlow's. The party
included the Misses Martha bearing,
Dorothy Worrell and Helen Solt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

The Country Club had their open
ing dance Of the season Thursday
night with a large crowd present. The
house was decorated very attract
lively in Locust Blossoms, Flags and
Pennants. Music was furnished by
Miss Fish and orchestra. After a
couple hours Of dancing Cateress
Scott served delicious refreshments,
Miss Helen Solt Of Boulder, Colo,
and Mrs. Frank Robertson Of Detroit,
were the out-of-town guests.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. j.. +. Denton went to New
Bloomfield for the commencement
exercises of the school there and to
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25


Mrs. George Younger and Mrs.
Noah Nichols and little daughter
Wilma Ruth Of Mexico and Mrs. Fan
ME Warsham of st. Louis attended
the closing exercises Of the Deaf and
Dumb school at Fulton Friday after
noon, where Mrs. Warsham's little
daughter, Mary Belle, took part.
.
Mrs. A. H. Whitney entertained
Thursday afternoon with a luncheon
and duplicate whist, the following
guests: Mesdames Elon bearing,
Joseph Wilkins and Charles Clay
brook.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mrs. W. B. PeeIer mad as luncheon
guests Saturday noon: Mrs. Paul
Monroe Of Richmond, Mo-; Miss
Helen Shotwell, Miss Eleanor Nc
Quoid and Mrs. Harry shrout.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

artistically decorated with roses and
baby Gladioli. The guests included:
Mesdames G. w. Robertson, George
Will Robertson, F. R. Sanford, Fred
Howe, R. R. Arnold, Jr., H. B. Brett
and Frank Robertson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Mexico and High School friends Of
Miss Norma Toalson are c~ongratu-
lating her upon the honor Of being
Va~ledictorian Of the Senior Glass Of
Mcmillan. Miss Toalson is the
daughter Of DR.. and Mrs. G. F. Toal-
son and one Of the brightest and
most popular GIRLS in town, as well
as in the High School. Her grades
have been highest in every way
through out her four years at High
School and her friends : very proud
Of her for receiving this honor.
--.--o-y-=
Mrs. T. 2. Quisenberry and Miss
Emma Dalhem Of Kansas City are
Z. ~. N40N4Ney as4.L. - EFx.AsxA GAGs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-05-25

Miss Helen Shotwell had as her
guest at the tea shop Saturday even-
ing: Mrs. Harry Shrout, Mrs. w. B.
lPeeler, Miss Eleanor McQouid and
Mrs. Paul Monroe.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1922-10-12

A CORRECTION!
This item of news in the Eagle this
past week is very great mistake:
! "Hon. Landon Andrews has recently
purchased the Falkner home on South
Street and is having it remodeled.
When completed it will be one of the
most beautiful residences on that
street"
Hon. Landon Andrews purchased
the little house on South St. that be-
longed to Mr.. Duff Ragland-not the
Falkner home.-NRS. WILKINS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1922-10-12
new BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE
FOR OXFORD

At a meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce, Tuesday night, arrange
ments was perfected for quarters for
branch Of the Madison County Cream
cry Co., to be located here. This, we
feel sure, will be a stimulus to the
creamery business Of Lafayette
County. This company comes to our
county for the purpose of buying
cream direct from the producer and
paying cash for same. They will be
In position to pay the best market
price for cream.
In addition to this they will man.
tain refrigerating station where at
all times they will have in storage
for the local demand the best grade
of butter and ice cream that can be
obtained.
1t is hoped that this is a step /. to-
word the establishing of a creamery
for Oxford and Lafayette County.
The location will be in the ware
house at the railroad station.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16
Tote Fair.

1t has appeared to us all along
that the attacks being made on the
state tax commission are unfair,
and unjust. The commission is fol
lowing the law laid down by the
state legislature for assessing and
equalizing taxes.
The first impulse Of every citizen
ought to be that the law is right; fur
Their investigation might prove it
wrong. So just to turn loose a string
of billingsgate and abuse against the
law without showing reasons against
it is to adopt that most pessimistic
spirit and most hurtful of ali policies
that 'swhatever is is wrong"
The legislature that enacted the
tax law and chose the tax commits
sion would compare %favorably, to say
the least, with the average legisla-
ture. The experts who were employ
ed by the legislature and who laid
the facts and the recommendations
before that body are presumably
honest and capable men, and they
had no motive or reason for foisting
a bad law on the people.
Why talk about Smelling COM
mittees?" That is childish criticism;
worse than that, it is harmful criti-
cism, calculated to make people dis
satisfied not only with the tax act
and the tax commission, but with all
taxes and all public officers, but in
culcating the idea that the former is
unjust and the latter dishonest.
If any critic of the law or of the
tax commission has a better plan, let
him tell what it is, and show how it
is better, or else hold his peace and
cease stirring up dissatisfaction to
no good purpose.
Politics is down on too low a
plane anyhow. There must be some
good in South Carolina.-Newberry
Observer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16
Death at the Crossing.

Every thinking person realizes
that caution is necessary in driving
over railroad tracks. Every person of
sane mind knows that it is almost
suicidal to act about the same there
as in other places. For many years
those long stretches of iron rails
have been used by engines and
trains.
Only at intervals are the crossings
occupied by trains. When so occu-
pied, the highway traveller must keep
back out Of the way if he desires to
keep alive.
The mar at the throttle of the
locomotive is charged with the duty
Of getting his train through safely
and promptly. Every day, thousands
of travellers are eager to get through
on time and if the engineer meets
their expections, he must roll off the
miles on schedule time. No stops at
crossings.
In the course of his trip, that en-
gineer sees a lot of things that wor-
ry him. He notices that some drivers
of motor cars come pell-mell up to
the crossing, acting as if they intend
ed to make a dash across ahead of
his train. Some of them make a sud-
den stop just before they reach the
tracks, while others speed across,
risking their lives just for the sake
of one more thrill.
He notices some drivers whose
thoughts seem to be centered upon
far-off things. They appear not to
listen and it is a sure thing that
they do not look both ways for
trains.
On a fair day the country looks
very agreeable to the men on the
engine, who wonder that with life
presenting so pleasing an aspect, so
many automobile drivers seem will
ing to risk losing their share of it.
1t is no wonder that the engineer
says to the fireman: "Why in the
name Of all that's good and glorious
cant these autoists use horse sense?"
This engineer has heard that five
thousand people riding in automo-
biles were either killed or injured
driving across railroad tracks last
year. "No wonder the casualty list
is a big one!~ he exclaims, "and that
fellow who just beat his way across
came mighty close to getting his
name on the 1922 list."-Anderson
Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16
Bible Thoughts for
This Week

Sunday.
| REVERE THE CREATOR
| Thou art worthy, o Lord, to- re-
ceive glory and honour and power:
| for thou hast created all things,
! and for thy pleasure they are and
!! were created.-Revelation 4: II.
Monday.
LORD SEES ALL:-For the eyes
| of the Lord run to and fro through
| out the whole earth to show him
| self strong in behalf Of those whose
| heart is perfect toward him.
| Chronicles 10: 8.
/ Tuesday.
! WHERE is YOUR TREASURE?
Where your treasure is, there
| will your heart be also.-Matthew
g: q.
Wednesday.
/ SOURCE OF TRUE HELP:-My
] help cometh from the Lord, which
I made heaven ana TX
! 121:
Thursday.
| LIVE RIGHT TO-DAY:-Boast
I not myself Of tomorrow; for thou
| knowest not what a day may bring
4forth.-Proverbs q: 1.
! Friday.
] SURE GUIDANCE:-In all thy
| ways acknowledge him, and he
! shall direct thy paths.-Proverbs
! g: 8.
Saturday.
! SAFETY WHILE ASLEEP:-I
| will both lay me down in peace,
and sleep: for thou, Lord, only
| makest me dwell In safety.-Psalm
a: 6.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16
The Confederate College

62 Broad Street Charleston, S. G.
A Boarding and Day School for
Girls. Begins its session September
I26, 1922. Historic institution situat-
ed in a healthy location. Advantages
of city life, with large college yard
for outdoor sports. A well planned
course of studies in a home-like at
mosphere. A business course open
to seniors and elective course to jul
niors and seniors. A domestic science
course open to seniors, giving prac-
teal and theoretic knowledge OF
cooking. A sewing course for seniors
and juniors. A well equipped Library.
Primary department for day pupils.
For catalogue and further informa-
ton apply to the college.
FOR SALE: Burr Clover Seed,
screened once, free of noxious weeds
or grass, TIC per pound. Come and
see the effects of Burr Clover on my
corn.
W. L. DUNovANT, JR.
E%dgefeld, S. c.
1854.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16
Senate Hears Talk of Cotton.

Washington, Aug 10.-Investiga-
ton of charges that undue meth
DDS or practices are being employed
by the trade in restraining the natur-
al operations of the law of supply
and demand" and depressing cotton
prices was proposed in a resolution
introduced today by Senator Smith
(Democrat) of South Carolina. The
resolution was referred to the agri-
culture committee.
Senator Smiths resolution recited
that the cotton carried over was less
than normal and that reports on the
growing crop indicated a yield below
the world demand. 1t also stated that
the boil weevil damage was "more
extensive and severe than ever be-
fore in history :. making the yield
entirely problematical."
"The price of cotton in the mar
kets has failed utterly to respond to
these conditions" said Senator
Smiths resolution.
Senator Smith made public a let
ter from j. S. Wannamaker, presi-
dent of the American Cotton asso-
citation, reporting that New York and
English cotton spectators were
working together to beat down the
market.
"Since the governments crop re-
port was issued-one Of the most
bullish reports ever known-the
market has gone down every day."
said Mr.. Wannamaker in his letter,
"and it is the general talk Of the
trade that a powerful combine has
been formed for the purpose of beat
ing cotton prices down, it being stat
ed that this combine is composed of
some of the biggest financial inter-
ests in New York-some of the big
gest spectators there, and some of
the biggest spectators in England
and that they boast that they will
beat the price of cotton down to Is
cents. Through some of the most re-
liable sources I am given this infor-
nation"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16
Have You Plenty of Milk?

Mr.. C. A. Hutton, dairy specialist
of Tennessee, has this to say for
those who want healthy families:
Importance of milk in the health
of a nation is rapidly becoming rec
ognized. People formerly regarded
milk largely as a luxury or beverage,
and we were not fully informed as to
its great food value. Milk is nov rec
ognized as our one perfect food, con-
tanning all of the elements in the
right proportions for the proper
growth and nourishment of the hui
man body. People would consume
more of this valuable food if they
were fully aware of these facts. Milk
is particularly valuable for children
since it not only contains the ordi-
nary food elements, especially lime
and PHOSPHORUS, which are indls-
pensable in the formation of bone
and teeth, but it also contains vita
mines which produce growth
Progressive Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16
Dr.. Thornton's Easy Teeth
Ell Will Remove the
Cause of Pain.

Watch carefully, mother, for fever
ishness, sour stomach, coated tongue,
cold and collie, or stomach and bowel
disorders. Give the crying, restless
child a few doses of Dr.. Thornton's
Easy Teether and note the immediate
improvement. This old reliable baby
remedy ONES in the form of a sweet
powder that infants take more read
lily than sticky syrups or liquid med.
icines. 1t is composed of powdered
antiseptics, d%igestants and granular
stimulants. contains no opiates or
harmful drugs.
For fifteen years this carefully pre-
pared prescription Of a successful
baby specialist has won hundreds and
hundreds of unsolicited testimonials
from doctors, druggists and apprecia-
tive mothers. Time and again its
efficiency has been proven beyond
question of doubt. If it fails to help
your child your money back imme-
diately without question. Twelve pow
ders in a package with full directions,
Csc at your Observation-Disclosures.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16
j. H. CANTELOU,
Master Edgefeld Co., S. c.
August 7th, 1922.
Citation.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD


COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD
By w. T. Kinnaird, Esquire, Probate
Judge.
Whereas Mrs. Sallie Gay made
suit to me to grant her Letters of
Administration of the Estate of and
effects Of j. NJ. Gay,
These Are Therefore to cite and
admonsn all and singular the kindred
and creditor of the said j. M. Gay,
deceased, that they be and appear be-
fore me, in the Court of Probate, to
be held at Edgefeld, S. c., in my Of
flee on the 26th day Of August, 1922
next after publication thereof, at IL
O'CLOCK in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why the said
Administration should not be grant
ed.
Given under my Hand this 9TH day
of August, Ammo Domini, 1922.
w. T. KINNAIRD,
Probate Judge E. C.