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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
CENTRAL CITY BANK
IS IN BAD CONDITION
And Matters Seem To Grow
Worse As Investigation
Progresses.

Central City, Ky, March 6.-H.
VI. Holeman, special deputy banking
commissioner, liquidating the af-
fairs of the Central City Deposit
Bank, has made his report to the
Circuit Clerk as required by law.
His report is very concise and shows
the poor condition in which the
bank was when he took possession
at the close of business February 5.
The National Surety Company
which was on the bond of Gregory
as treasurer of the school fund he
took the $4,000 trust fund of the
school and bought Advance Coal
Company bonds, is investigating the
matter. These bonds, which are
good, were used by Mr.. Gregory to
secure personal loan from the
IKentucky Bank and Trust Compa-
ny, which bank holds the bonds.
c. W. Wells, Mayor of Central
City, who was considered one of Mr..
Gregory's best friends, had to swear
again when the examiners found an
other $500 note i'm the hands of
the Central City Deposit Bank. This
brings the amount up to $4,000 for
which his name was forged. Mr..
Wells remarked that he had on nu-
merous occasions seen Mr.. Gregory
sit and write the name of &c. w.
Wells so perfectly that he could
scarcely tell himself just who had
written it. Mr.. Wells went before
notary and stated in no unmistak-
able terms that he had not signed
this last note. The Mayor is won
dering if he is through swearing off
these forged notes.
An audit of the books is now be-
ing made by p. C. Snyder, expert ac-
countant of Louisville, to determine
the true condition of the bank. To
date there have been discovered
among the notes carried as assets
of the bank $29.649.6S of notes,
which the books show to have been
paid or renewed, or which were
never entered on the books of the
bank: which amount is partially Off
set by entries on the books calling
for an aggregate amount of$25 ,OS1,-
O3. for which no notes are found.
The work of checking the notes has
not been completed. There are also
carried as assets of the bank $751;
166 of notes which are claimed to
be 'forgeries by the persons whose
names appear on same.
The actual Indebtedness of Il. f..
Gregory, former president of the
bank, cannot be determined until
examination is completed, nor can
the responsibility for the various ir-
Irregularities and fraudulent trans
actions be definitely fixed until that
time. The amount of the last divi-
dend, which was paid on January
IA, 1915, was $1,000.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
TWO WOMEN ASK 100000
DAMAGES FROM 30 MEN

Morgantown. KY. March 6.-The
thirty-six men who were indicted
here in February on charge of
conspiring to intimidate Others were
named as defendants in two suits of
$4,000 each, filed with Circuit
Clerk r. E. Keown here to-day.
The suits are brought by Kathe-
rine Webster and Louella Webster,
who allege they were taken from
their home. blindfolded. disrobed.
and beaten upon their naked flesh,
being injured severely.
j. A. and Dock Gardner and Jake
Shrum are the best known and
wealthiest of those accused by the
women.
A special term of the Butler
County Circuit Court has been call
ed by Judge Moss for March 80, to
take up the'case of the alleged
Postum Hunters About thirty of
the accused men were here yester-
day in conference with their attor-
neys.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
THE SECOND ANIMAL HOG
CHOLERA CONFERENCES

This meeting will be held in the
Assembly Hall Experiment Station,
second floor, Lexington, KY, Tues
day, March 16, 1915.
This meeting will be devoted en-
tirely to a discussion of hog cholera
eradication. A large attendance is
expected at this conference. Farm
ers engaged in the raising of hogs,
and veterinarians engaged in the
control of hog cholera. are especial
ly urged to attend. This is the most
important meeting of the year with
reference to Hog Cholera Control.
You can't afford to miss 1t. II Is
for one day only. and We extend to
you most urgent invitation to be
present. A splendid program has
been arranged. Come and bring
your friends.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
KENTUCKY WILL SPEND
SIX MILLIONS FOR ROADS

Frankfort, KY. March S.-Fully
$2.50O.0OO more than has ever been
spent for road building in Kentucky
will be contributed by the State. and
this amount will be duplicated by
the counties, making a total of ST.
100000 from this source.
There has been voted in bond is
sues nearly $1,00O,OO0 in the vari-
Gus counties, bringing the total up
to $2.50O,000. This sum will be
spent in addition to the $4,000. 900
used annually for road purposes.
Sixteen counties-Wolfe, Pike,
Perry, Owsley, Morgan, Metcalfe,
Magoffin. Lee. Jackson, Henderson,
Harlan. Green. Floyd. Cumberland,
Crittenden and Breathitt-did not
apply for State aid.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
HARTFORD KY. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10. 1915

scores of general legislative bills
covering a wide range of subjects.
died with the end of the Congress: ;
among them measures for Federal
road Improvement general water
way development, reorganization of
the civil service, to prohibit impor-
tation of convict-made goods and
several measures for reorganization
of the army.
The last session of the Congress
was notable. too. for the failure of
two great issues-national prohibit
ton and woman suffrage. Propos-
ed constitutional amendments pre-
cipitated two of the most exciting
legislative battles in the history of
the House of Representatives, both
measures failing to receive a neces-
sary two-thirds vote.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
MUHlENDERG men ARE
FREED OF THE CHARGE
OF Postum Hunting When the
Case Was Brought Up
At Franklin.

Franklin. KY, March 3.-Em-
NETT Cessna, George Wilks, Joe Pr
per, Will Vance and Will Kinley,
who were tried here this week on
what have come to be popularity
known as''possum hunting charges,
but which the indictments describe
as 'confederating and banding to-
gether for the purpose of intimida-
tion," were acquitted here this ev-
ening. The case was brought here
from Muhlenberg county on a
change of venue asked by the Com
monwealth and has attracted State
wide attention.
No demonstration followed read
ing of the verdict. Upon their ac-
quittal the men who had been on
trial shook warmly by the hand
each of the jurors and thanked
them for their finding.
The evidence in the case was con-
cluded before noon to-day and the
III Suihcht ioI inc utlcuudutS was
opened by c. B. Moore, followed by
T. j. Sparks. of Greenville. for the
Commonwealth. In the afternoon
A. B. Denny, of Greenville, argued
in behalf of the defense and Com
monwealtb's Attorney James R.
Mallory closed the argument for the
State. At o'clock the jury was
given the case. An hour later it
reported to Judge Rhea that it was
unable to agree. He ordered them
to reassemble at o'clock and two
hours later the following verdict
was rendered: 1--WE. the jury, find
the defendants not guilty"
From the opening to the close of
the case nothing of a sensational
nature occurred.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
Death of James w. Ward.

Mr.. James w. Ward, an old citi-
zen of the. Nocreek neighborhood,
died Wednesday morning at his
home of diseases incident to old
age. Mr.. Ward was 76 years old
and had spent his life in the same
locality, honored and respected by
all. His funeral was conducted at
the Methodist church Thursday af-
ternoon at one o'clock by his pas
tor. Rev. ELI Wesley. assisted by
Rev. r. ID. Bennett. after which the
burial was at the Carson burying
grounds. He leaves a widow and a
large number of children to mourn
their loss.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
POSTOFFICE SURPLUS
TURNED INTO TREASURY

Washington, March 6.-The Treas
ury Department has received a
check from Postmaster General Bur-
Lesson for $3,5OO,OOO, representing
the surplus in the revenues of his
department for the fiscal year which
ended June 80, 1914. For the fiscal
year of 1913 the postal revenue sur
plus was $3,S0O.00O, which also was
turned over to the treasury.
In acknowledging the receipt OF
to-day's check. Secretary McAdoo
said these payments were the first
representing actual surpluses made
by the post-office since 1896.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
MEXICO CITY NOW ON
VERGE Of STARVATION
Carranza Commander Refuses to
Allow Relief Committee
to Succor Needy.

Washington, March 6.-President
Wilson is now confronted with one
of the most serious and perplexing
developments that has ever arisen
in the Mexican situation.
Mexico City is on the verge of
starvation.
General Oregon. the Carranza
commander, refuses to permit the
international relief committee, COM
posed of wealthy members of the
foreign colony, to succor the needy.
Mexico needs no foreign aid"
the General is reported as saying.
All the merchants who have clos
ed their doors have been ordered to
reopen them under threat of pun
ishment. Three hundred, all Next
cans, have been imprisoned.
The people of the city are living
in terror of another evacuation,
since Oregon has announced that
he will not prevent looting and pill
Laying for food and money.
The Brazilian, Spanish, British
and Italian Ambassadors called sep
arately at the State Department to-
day. bringing pessimistic reports on
the situation, which corresponded
with reports already received by the
American Government. The foreign
diplomats suggested no solution.
Secretary Bryan announced that
he had sent an urgent telegram to
American Consul Silliman, with in
structiOns to lay the situation earn
estly before Carranza. that Obre-
gon might be directed to accept the
proffered aid of foreign residents.
Freight service is suspended be.
tween Mexico City and Vera Cruz.
Should Obregon continue to re-
fuse outside aid, drastic measures
might be necessary in the view of
the foreign diplomats The describ-
ed situation is more intclerable than
ever since the beginning of the rev.
olutionary troubles.
Talk of an allied expedition, SIM
liar to the one that went to the re-
lief of Peking during the Boxer up
rising again was heard, when it was
generally admitted that a grave
condition of affairs had arisen.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
UNCLE SAM STRICTLY
IMPARTIAL, SAYS WILSON

Washington, March S.-President
Wilson was told by Representative
Sabbath, of Illinois, that the major
ity. and the President replied that
United States believed the admins
tration was observing strict neutral
ity. and the President replied hhat
he was convinced that ultimately
the world would agree that the po-
sition of the United States has been
strictly impartial.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
BITE OF DOG rs YEARS AGO
CAUSES DEATH OF WOMAN

New York. March 6.-Miss Ella
Frances Hobby. of Far Rockaway.
l.. l., died here from the bite of a
dog inflicted fifteen years ago. Dur
ing that time she underwent twelve
unsuccessful operations TO cure tho
blood poisoning which set IN from
the wound. Forty different physi-
clans treated her and failed. She
was 80 years old.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10

stand. I've known Burns for
years"
That's another of the robbersl'
shouted Thomas Coburn, one OF
those who had been robbed. when
he had recovered from his astonish-
ment sufficiently to attract the at
tention of the Court.
II. A. Nettleton: w. J. Spelman
and others of the victims who had
watched aghast as Berrell walked
into Court. told the Court they rec
ognized the witness as one of the
robbers.
Berrell was arrested and will be
tried with Burns.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
AS AN ALIBI WITNESS
HE PROVED A FAILURE

Chicago, March 4.-Patrick Ber-
rell. business agent for the Truck
Drivers and Chauffeurs' Union. went
into Court to-day to help prove an
alibi for his friend. Andrew j.
Burns, charged with being one of
three men who had held up and
robbed is men Of $1,000.
Before he left the witness stand
Berrell was in need of an alibi him.
self.
That's all right, Judge said
Berrell Familiarity, as he took the
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
February's Toll.

In February just ended as men,
women and children met death in
automobile accidents in the United
States. Illinois led with nine. New
York State was second with eight.
Twenty OF the As fatalities were due
to the skidding of cars. Five were
the result of speed. The remaining
victims were pedestrians.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
Motor Cars In War.

American motor cars are playing
prominent part in the European
war. Orders are being received dali
ly by manufacturers of this country
to supply the warning nations with
car for military purposes. The won
derful efficiency and stability of the
American motor has been proved In
many ways since the war began, for
there are tens of thousands of cars
from this country being used in all
branches of military service by the
Allies and German forces.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10
To the Public.

We have opened general black
smith and repair shop on Lafayette
street. opposite John II. Barnes
residence. We will do all kinds of
repair work. Horse-shoeing a spec
ialty. Four plain shoes soc, four
toed shoes $500. All work guaran-
teed to give satisfaction. viii APP
preciate your work.
BARNES 4 RODGERS.
9t4 Beaver Dam. Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-03-10

You can't keep good man down.
but that is no reason why fellow
should get up in the air about IT.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-02
HUNTSVILLE

Master Ormond and Lionel Brown, of Waterville, were guests of their cousins, Rollin and Malcolm Nichols. William Mallory, of the Barrack, has contracted to carry the school children this year.
 Mrs. Vest of South Canaan, and MT. Davis, of New York called on Mrs. Henry Howe Saturday.
 Clark Snedley, of New Haven, called on Geo. Judd recently. They had uut seen each other ill nearly 80 years.
 MT. and Mrs. Chauncey Hillyer and son Frank have returned to their home in Easton, Pa., after few weeks vaca- tion ill their summer home in this place.
 Miss Helen Whitford and her grand father, Rufus Whitford, of Canaan, motorcd to this place Sunday ill the formers new automobile to see Mrs. Grove Judd.
 Misses Helen Rebstock and Olive >Sedgwick and brother Volney, were il Falls Village Monday.
 Edson Smith. of North Kent, was d guest of Geo. Judd few days ago.
 George Scoville, of Ielping Hill, Cornwall, went through this place ped ding potatoes Monday.
 Mrs. Benjamin Sedgwick has return. ei after spending few days with her sister, Mrs. Ralph Jenning, in Torring- ton.
 The recent heavy showers did great deal of damage to the roads, washing them so it was almost impossible to travel and they had to be repaired. The lightning also did a good deal of damage. It struck large maple tree n ,ar Daniel Deans barn and also struck and killed very nice three year old COW worth $l00 belonging to Geo. Hanchett and Frank Nichols.
 Mrs. Arthur Styne and son, of Wat erbury, were guests of her aunts, Mrs. Anna and Ellen Hanchett last week.
 Misses Sadie Hillyer and Roberta Haddon have gone to Winsted and Hart ford to visit friends on their way home to Easton, Pa.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-02
EAST CANAAN

MT. and Mrs. Fred Lampkins, of Hartford, were guests of Mir. and Mrs. EDen Kimball, Sr., sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. $. E. Kimball motored over from Millerton Sunday and called on relatives.
 Miss Bertha Dickerman, of West Haven, is visiting at Bion Stevens.
 Hiram Robey, SC, one of ,he old resi- dents of the town passed away at his nome Monday morning. His health had been poor for sometime and his end was expected. He leaves q wife who has been his faithful companion for 6l years, cue son, Smith, and grandchild- ren. The funeral was held from his late residence Wednesday afternoon, Rev Worthy F. Maylott, officiating, and the Masons had charge of the con- initial exercise at the grave at Hillside.
 The baseball team defeated Millerton, x. Y, the champions of tle Harlem Valley League. Il to !, last Saturday. The largest crowd of the seasou turned out and the contest was interesting from start to finish. Callahan, the local pitcher, was too much for the ltG1N1 I1llillS NlSIlplos Nli1LC NA1i 6A1 was hit hard. Michaels and Tierney, both getting d thcee- base hit, which featured the game.
 Labor Day the Torrington Royals play two games and both will De worth watching, and the following Saturday Philmont, N. Y, plays here.
 Miss Ruth Gaylord has re turned from a two week $ visit with relatives in Massachusetts.
 The Misses Bird who have spent the month of August with their sister, Mrs. Robert Stevens, have returned to New York.
 A splendid audience was at church Sunday ill spite of the stormy weather. Next Sabbath the celebration of Lord $ Supper and reception of members. This will be the last observance under the present pastor and large attendance is expected.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Clapp and MT. ant Mrs. Fred Walker, of North Brook field, Mass, have been guests for few days at the Parsonage, making the trip by auto. Mrs. Calpp is a sister of Mrs. Maylott
 The famous Atlanta University Colorei Quartet pleased large audience at the church Wednesday night.
 NIT. Maylott will preach a special Labor Day sermon Sunday morning, theme. "The Joy of Work. " Miss Sarah Rood will lead the Christian Endeavor meeting at night.
 Dewey Canfield is out with new Buick touring car.
 James Allen, of Colebrook, has been visiting at BiOn stevens.
 Lucius Whitney is recovering from his operation and has returned from the Wiusted Hospital.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-02
ASHLEY FALLS

Harry Chopper, of Pittsfeld, spent several days at M. N. Decker's last week.
 MT. and Mrs. T. Rowe with two daughters, O. Spring field, were guests of Mrs. Conway last Saturday.
 Donald smith and wife, who have been spending a week at Maplewood Inn, returned Monday to their home in Newark, N. J.
 MT. and Mrs. Parvlicek, of New York, with their two sons, summer guests of Mrs. Marschat, returned home Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs. M D. Turner is having the piazza roofs about her house shingled by c. M. Humphrey, of Canaan.
 The c. E. meeting Sunday night was led by Miss Lillian Hall, all interesting meeting and well attended.
 MT. Napholdz, of New York. has his family at Mrs. Marschat's.
 Joseph Deloge, who has been in Rut- lard, Vt, for over year, had the mis- fortune to run drill through his arm. He is at home for short time.
 Senator G Wright Gordon, of Spring field, spent Sunday with R. P. Lee.
 Horace Bramley, an over-Sunday guest at George Halls, returned to Poughkeepsie Monday. George Welch has purchased the Daily farm in the west part of the town and will take possession as soon as Miss Daly finds another home
 R.P.Lee boasts of ensilage corn stalks r. feet high and inches ill diameter.
 MT. and Mrs. Wilson of Providence, has been visiting MT. Wilson mother, Mrs. Frank Stahl the past week. They returned home Sunday accompanied by MT. and Mrs. Tuttle, making the trip by automobile
 Leonard Horne and family return to Holyoke today, after a visit at A. F. Horne's.
 The supper given at the Methodist hall last Friday netted the League about i SIS. %, to be used for electric lights tor the church.
 Litte Lily Edith Loverin celebrated her foIrth birthday with a party for her little friends Monday afternoon. l Mrs. Wallace Langdon, of Great Bar rington. lady of 83 years, was guest of Mrs. Henry Joyner last week.
 Mrs. George Smith, of Great Bar rington, spent Monday with Mrs. F. H. 1 Smith.
 Arthur Gordon threw a stone at the express train Saturday which went through window to the injury of a passenger. He was arrested, had a Yhearing Monday and escaped with a severe reprimand and his father paying the costs, about $10.00.
 Miss Gladys Barnes, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Manvel, has returned to her home in Naugatuck.
 MT. and Mrs. c. V. Robinson, of Hilldale, were callers Sunday on Rev. c. B. Landon.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-02

The town schools open Tuesday, Sept. 7th.
 Miss Rose Pequigney, formerly q teacher i'll the sharon school IS to take position as teacher in Bridgeport.
 Miss Mae Richards, of Schenectady, returned to the home of her parents, Mr. aud Mrs. Wallace Richards, of this town.
 Miss Mae Rhynus returned to her home after visiting relatives ill Bridge. port.
 Geo. Howell. of New York city, spout the week .cud with his wife and daughter at the Taghkanic Inn.
 MT. and Ms. H. B. Dakin and son Ewdard motored to Canada.
 Mrs E. H. Middlebrooks and daugh- ters Elizabeth and Virginia spent the week end at the Canaan camp ground.
 F. J. Sprague and family are enjoy ing a motor trip through Maine.
 Edward Lehan. lineman from Albany, who was severely burned from an electric current and injured from 25- foot fall is reported as doing nicely.
 MT. and Mrs. Fl Sperring, of Water bury, are visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Hard.
 Misses Beatrice and Ethel Klebes also Alexander Jenkins returned home from ten-day vacation in the Adiron- dack Mountains.
 Sharon defeated Amenia on the lat ter's home grounds Saturday by the score of 12-6. In order to win the pennant Sharon must win one of their next three games.
 Pawling plays on the Sharon Inn field Saturday. A good game is ex- pected.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-02
PINE GROVE

Last Saturday night the Tennis Club had a dance at their club house. It was the best of the season. The people of the grove turned out ill great number S and all had delightful time.
 Miss Emma A. Myers and Miss Emma A. Moeling, of Brooklyn, are visiting Mrs. Barr and daughter at the Idlewild.
 L. Gerardin and his friend, R. Her rick, of Jersey City, are visiting Mrs. Gerardin.
 A. Wiele returned home Sunday.
 Stephen c. Hall and family, of New York, who are taking an auto trip, were callers on Mrs. Theodore Platt Monday.
 Mrs. Barnes and daughter returned to their home Monday.
 The many friends of MT. and Mrs. Haskins are very glad to hear their little granddaughter Roberta is better. Dr. Skiff is Ter attending physician.
 MT. and Mrs. Vosburg spent Sunday ill their cottage.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Wyke, Paul ne, MT. and Mrs. Smith, from Pleasant vile, with their son and daughter, Miss Helen and May Smith spent Sun- day at the Van Wyke cottage.
 Al thur Penfeld and Ramiiy returned to their cottage Thursday after ten days trip to New York, Rye Beach and other places.
 c. J. York and Leslie Moore are spending few days in their cottage.
 Mrs. Emma Caill, of New York, is with Mrs. c. W. Hoyt.
 Mrs. George, Higgins and sons re- tarned to their home Tuesday.
 Mrs. Gerardin leaves for home Tues day.
 J. B. Reynolds closed their cottage Wednesday.
 W. F. Finney and family are spend ing a week ill their cottage.
 Mrs. Wakeley and grandson returned home to New Haven last Friday.
 Clifford Waterbury left the Grove Monday.
 Mrs. Elliott, who was guest at the Inn, left Tuesday for her home in Flint, Mich.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-02
LAKEVILLE

The Lakeville Seconds won a very exciting game from Hartford Choir Boys OH Wednesday. Aug. D by the score of ' to ,. Harry Ball pitched for Lakeville and did fine work, striking out 10 men.
 The foundation for the addition on the Robbins, Burrall Trust Co. building is under way.
 Next Sunday is rally Sunday for the Epworth League and it will be observed at the M. E. Chapel at 6:30 D. Ill. A special program is under way and we are hoping to have good turnout and start the fall term with interest.
 Mrs. Florence Van Dyke and son Lawrence, of Northport. L. l., are guests of Mrs. Wm. Peabody.
 H. L. Barnett made trip to Canaan and Winsted on Monday last.
 Miss Louise Martin las been on the sick list tue past week. Don't forget the Salisbury Fair on Saturday this week and on Labor Day