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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05
MORE INCOME TAX AGENTS NEEDED.

For the fiscal 1915 there total q 295 23 personal and
corporation examined with the
of 274 field officers making examinations at the rate
experience that they able will require three
and half for this force complete the examination OF the
transcripts that will be in the for examination in the
present fiscal That is quoted from Secretary McAdOo annual
report and of his for increase his force of
empoyesadditona provisions for feeding de
serving Democrats at the public crib
According that each field officer has 10S0 income
which his of examination will
requirealowng 300 working $50 days
In other words the force examining the Of
per per day which fair sample Democratic eff
fcency And of this type empOe hundreds appointed tenn
poray by the Treasury Department and then bankeed into the
United States Civil Service by executive order of President Woodrow
Wilson, formerly president the National Civil Service Reform
League who being elected President of the United States with
drew from the league saying letter its chairman 81 beg
believe that interest and sympathy with the work
! We'd"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

daughter, Mrs. Arthur Brlley.
Mrs. Queen Downing has gone TO
Georgetown and Cynthiana, Ky.
L. A. Bratton returned from a
weeks visit at Portsmouth Friday.
Miss Martha Dillon has returned
home from Covington and Cincinnati.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Fowler spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Nor
ris.
Mrs. ]. ii. Clifford and daughters,
Pearl and Lodenia, returned to their
home at Ewing Sunday.
Prof. and Mrs Howard Orme and
two children. Elizabeth and Glen, have
returned from visit during the holi
days in Robertson county.
The Leach sisters entertained at
supper Friday night for Mrs. j. II. Gift
ford and two daughters, Pearl and
Lodenia. and Margaret, Edith and Hat
tie Wood.
The NJ. f. Sunday school elected the
following officers for the ensuing
year: Superintendent, William Hill;
secretary. Flor ence Henderson; as
sistant secretary, Mrs. II. G. Dye;
treasurer, Ollie orme; librarian, L. A.
Bratton; organist, Ercie Reed; the
teachers elected were: Mems Bible
class. Ollie orme; ladies' Bible class,
Mrs. w. II. Morris; intermediate, Ag-
mes Hill; junior, Mrs. James HUFF; pri-
mary, Mrs, H. G. Dye; kindergarten,
Miss Martha Dillon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05
Pays Old Debt.
Hazel Herald.)

Nf1dhel E1eTdlu.J
j c. Boggs of Chandler, Okla,
writes us that while living in Hazard
about sixteen years ago, James Stair, a
young bricklayer from Virginia, left
town owing him a board bill of $14.
Mr.. Boggs had forgotten the man as
well as the debt until called to mind
again by Stair sending him a nice let
eter from Florida, inclosing a check
for $2744, to cover principal and in
terest. Mr.. Boggs says that he is glad
to know that Mr.. Stair has a real good
case of religion and heartily wishes
that the same may reach number Of
his old debtors.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05
Ring-neck Pheasants.
(Bardstown Standard

(Bardstown Standard.)
A pair of ring-neck pheasants con-
signed to the Hon. Ben johnson were
received here Monday. The crate con-
tanning the birds was left during the
day at the drug store of Dan Talbot
The birds attracted great deal of at
tention and were very much admired.
They were presented to Mr.. Johnson
by Mr.. C. w. Buchanan of Green coun-
ty. These pheasants will be kept in
an Enclosure until spring and then
liberated upon the farm of Mr.. John
son.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05
(Glasgow Times.)

Glasgow Times.)
Davidson Bros, the big produce men
Of this place, have killed 10000 tur-
keys since November 15 for the
Thanksgiving and Christmas trade.
This is a better figure than last year
by 5000 and the price paid was higher
by few cents. This year they paid
is cents on the average and cash at
that This means about $4,000 cash
paid out to farmers of this section and
$4,000 to be spent at home.
!. \
Boy Sells Tobacco.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05
Seine Big Hogs.

(Cadiz Record)
Perhaps FIVE OF the largest hogs that
have been killed by any of our Trigg
county farmers this year were killed
Tuesday by Jack Grigsby, who lives
several miles south of here. The Eve
weighed 1890 pounds net, the largest
one weighing $50 pounds,
4. 4. =
Some Turkey Business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05
Couldn't Buck a Train.
/. dover News.)

dover News)
A red fox attempted to butt G. &
o. train off the track above town a few
days ago, but, as the war reports read,
the attacking party was repulsed with
great losses" Taxidermist Frank
Mitchell mounted to head, which IL
now on display in Effron's show win
dow.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05
Falmouth outlook.)
Boy Sells Tobacco.

Harry Sharp, young son of Mr. and
Mrs. John Sharp Of near Lenoxburg,
sold crop Of tobacco Tuesday that
he raised with his own hands, con-
sistlng of 235 pounds. He received
over SIC per hundred. This makes
this industrious young chap the cham
pion tobacco raiser of the county.
Neighbors say Harry takes his hustl-
ing qualities from his father. who also
enjoys an enviable reputation as to-
bacco grower.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

Harold M. White. the new captain Of
the Syracuse University football team,
il some giant He weighs in at 27s
and is six feet six inches tall. He is
by long odds the biggest man in the
college game. He plays at guard and
tackle and is lively on his pins.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

There's a lot of energy oorked up in
this town. Jerk the cork.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

is asked what become of economical
burn tin kerosene amp9 Well she has
passed daught the house doesn't look cheerful
without about a dozen electric bulbs gons
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

The people who pay for their Christmas gifts
the January bills about the who can't pay their
January bills owing to their expense for Christmas
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

1t pretty difficult satisfy boy with presents books
Of illustrated information when what he really active
dog that will bark a the neighbors.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

If General Francisco Villa the United States there viii
that his health calls for and
the destination won't make much difference provided it is good
long distance away
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

wide spreading epidemic of being reported people
decide protect themselves against the dangers fresh by
tightly closing their sleeping windows
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

Many wise man is considered a
fool by his fool by his neighbors.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

Senator Works 100000 soldiers stationed
will accommodate the girls who them partners
dances
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

The popular New Years resolution for many
make money 1916 than they did the past year
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

This is the of when highway builders promote
by washing costly champagne good dinners
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

II quite safe for the unemployed complain about
lack Of work as il year ago the period
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

Perhaps why New Years resolutions popular
that experience they quite asy
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

Many Of the pohunte welcome the close of the open gar
soI&, at which time hunting begins TO be profitable
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

Il surprising how good breakfast tastes when you kno
the eggs from cold storage
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-05

If General Francisco Villa the United States there will
be unanimous that his health calls for and
the destination won't make much difference provided it good
long distance away.
The people who can't for their Christmas gifts of
the January bills about the who can't pay their
January bills owing their expense for Christmas
wide spreading epidemic grip being reported many people
decide protect themselves the dangers of fresh by
tightly closing their sleeping windows
1t pretty difficult satisfy boy with presents
Of illustrated information when what he really active
dog that win bark at the neghbors
stationed on farms which
dances.
the year highway builders promote the
by washing down costly champagne good
Perhaps why New Years resolutions popular
that experience has shown that they broken quite as
The popular New Years resolution
make lot money lothian they did the past year
quite the unemployed complain about the
lack Of work as year at the period
Many the pohunters welcome open game
sos. at which time hunting begins to be profitable
The high price OF gasoline indignation ce
tain classes Of society than the cost Of -four
i surprising how good breakfast when you knor
the eggs from cold storage, n
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
COUNTY PRIZES OFFERED
 FOR CLUB WORK.
Awards Are to Be Made on Basis of
 State Club Score Card.

County Agent F. c. Warner has an nOunCed the following prizes offered for club work in New London county, together with the time and the place of exhibit. All awards are to be made on the basis of tie state club score card:
 Corn club prizes: First prize $14, second prize SIP, third prize $1O, fourth prize S8, and fifth prize $6. One ex- hibit, to be made at the New London county corn show to be held in Nor Wich Saturday. Dec. 19162 and ex- hibit to consist of 10 ears Hint corn, story, How I Grew My Corn Crop, and report of the seasons club work.
 Potato club prizes First prize $5, second prize $4, third prize $3, fourth prize g, and fifth prize $1. Two ex- hibits to be made, one at the New London county agricultural fair at Norwich Sept. f. and 6, to consist of one-half peck of potatoes, and the other exhibit to be made at the New London county corn fair on Dec. ?, and to consist Of a story, How I Made My Crop, and a report of the season S work. The potatoes will be judged at the September fair and final awards will be made at the December fair.
 Sewing club prizes: First prize $5, second prize $4, third prize $3, fourth prize $2 and fifth prize $1. On exhibit to be made, at the New London cOun- ty agricultural fair in Norwich Sept 4, , and 6, and to consist of a full set of sewing lessons, story, My Sewing Club Work, and q report of the sea- sons work, including notes kept on
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16

B. Pike is a niece of the deceased. They claim pecuniary interests in the estate and appeal the order of the pro- bate court dated Dec. 22, 1915, approv- ing and accepting for record the ac- count of Albert w. Avery as executor of the last will and testament of Bras tus D. Lyon, late of MCntville.
 Claim Foreclosure of Mortgage.
 Suit has been brought against Will liam Bernstein, formerly of MontviIle, but now of parts unknown, by Nathan Becker of New York for recovery on a prOmissory note for $2 500. The note is dated Oct. l, 1914. The defendant in this suit mortgaged land in MontviIe to secure the note. The plaintiff claims foreclosure and possession of the mort gagged premises.
 The Windham County National bank of Killingly has brought suit against Alfred H. Bennett of Sprague for re- covery on a note for $2OO The note is dated April 15, 1914. and is payable on demand for value received with in terest. To secure the note he mort gaged three tracts Of land with build ings in SpragUe. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage and pos session Of the premises.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
IDA ELIONSKY PROVIDES
 THRILLS FOR AUDIENCE
Swam With Brother Buster Lashed
 to Her Back

There were thrills not on the pro- gram when Miss Ida EIionsl1y, a IT. year-oId high school girl of New Lon don. swan down the North river, New York, Monday with her 265-pound brother Buster" lashed to her back. The start was from the foot of Fifty ninth street and all went well until the swimmer got to Charlton street. Miss Ida was carrying out her part of Mary M, a 25-foOt launch carrying re- pOrters and motion picture men, got out of control and ran head-on into a barge.
 The wind was blowing a gale and the tide was running fast. William Stanton Of 4C7 Academy street, Long Island City, the owner of the Mary M was unable to steer a clear course and the boat cruabled her bow against the side of the barge. All on board except the owner of the boat and Pat rick Stanton, his father. managed to climb out on the barge. They got out later in safety.
 Francis J. Scully, student in Co., lumbia university, who was trailing the swimmer in 8 rowboat, at once went to the assistance Of the launch. In an attempt to get ashore their be- IOngings the roWboat was upset. and Scully came near. being drawn under a pier by the tide. He managed to grab the side of the battered launch and haul himself on board.
 In the meantime Miss Elionsky sue ceeded in freeing herself from the bonds that joined her to her brother and both landed at a pier further down
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
NORWICH HIBERNIANS READY
 FOR STATE PARADE. Special Train to Garry Local Delegates to and From Middletown.

The local committees of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies' Auxiliary have about completed ar engagements for the state parade and field day of the order in Middletown, next Tuesday. A special train will leave this city from the N. Y. N. H. and H. R. R. station at 7.45 a. m. and return leaving Middletown at 6.30 D. ul.. arriving in Norwich at 845
 It is expected that there will be three hundred members and others, with Tubbs Military band leave this city. A short street parade will be arranged for here. previous to the de- parture of the train.
 With the state Hibernian day only 9 little over Q week away the Middle town committee is busily engaged in bringing it's plans to a completion, and every indication now points to one of the biggest days that MiddletOwn has ever had. The committee confidently expect to have 10000 men in line in the parade, and there should be almost as many visitors from all over the state to witness the parade and field day. Prosecuting Attorney William J. COughlin, the chairman of the ath- letiC committee, is receiving many en- tries for the various athletic events and this will, of course, be one of the big attractions for the day.
 It is also planned to have an en- teTtainment at the uark. and there will be sOGe Irish jig dancing and other features. The committee has requested the various societies that are to bring bands and drum corps to play only real Irish music. and bar such tunes as Tipperary. The com mittee is also anxious that the socie. ties show their patriotism for Amer ica by playing patriotic airs and mak- ing display of the American flag. The parade and field day will be held on Aug %. while the convention will meet the following two days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
WATERFORD MAN KILLED
 WHILE BREAKING HORSE.
G. Chappell Died at Memorial
 Hospital With Fractured Skull.

William c. Chappeu of Waterford, horse trainer, died at the Memorial hospital, New London, Monday morn ing from injuries received in attempt ing to break a particularly vicious horse. 4 fracture of the skull and in ternal injuries caused his death
 The accident happened on the Nor wich road near Benhgm avenue. about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. ChappelI had undertaken to break a colt owned by 8 GrOtOn mar and was riding on Norwich road when the animal became unmanaEeablc. ChappelI lost control of the horse, which bOlted and he was thrown violently to the road, where be lay unconscious.
 Chappcn was found in the road by an automobile party. of which a Dr. tIaherty was a member Realizing the seriousness of Chappen's condition. he injured man was rushed to the Memo rial hospital There an examination showed that Chappeu had a fracture Of the skull and symptoms of internal injuries.
 Chappell's condition was so serious that an operation was considered in advisable. His condition was critical from the first and without regaininc consciousness he died about , o'clock Monday morning.
 The deceased was about 55 years of age and for many years had been a lover of horses. He learned the trade of carpenter from Seth Morgan in his early days, but for many years past had devoted himself to training horses. More than 25 years ago he fell heir to a considerable fortune and immedi- ately started a stock farm near BOIles cove, Waterford. The farm did not flourish and in a short time MT. Chap
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
FORECLOSURE SUIT IS WITHDRAWN
Action Brought Against St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Corporation of Branford Goes Of Superior Court Doczet-Appeal from Probate Filed in Lyons et al v Avery, Exr.-Other Cases Filed

The suit brought against St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church corporation of Branford by James Murphy and Valentine Murphy has been withdrawn from the superior court docket. Notice of the withdrawal was filed Tuesday afternoon by Brown and James, at torneys for the plaintiff.
 This was an action for foreclosure of a judgment lien. The complaint stated that on June 12, 1912, a judg ment for $3,024.92 damages and $64.84 costs of suit was rendered by the su- perior court in this city in favor of the plaintiffs against the church corpora tion and that the judgment had not been paid. On Jan. '. 1915, Thayer and James of Norwich, attorneys for the plaintiffs, signed in behalf of the plaintiffs a certificate Cf judgment lien on lands owned by the church cor poration. The claim was for fore closure and possession of the lands.
 Appeal from Probate.
 An appeal from probate has been filed in the superior court office in Charles o. Lyons ct al vs. Albert w. Avery, exr. The appeal states that Charles o. Lyon is a nephew of the late Erastus D. Lyon and that Nellie
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16

each lesson. Final awards will be made at this exhibit.
 Garden and canning club prizes: First prize $5, second prize $4, third prize S3 fourth prize $2 and fifth prize Sl. Two exhibits to he made, one at the New London county agricultural fair in Norwich Sept. 1, 5 and G. to consist of fresh products or canned goods, or both, fresh products to be exhibited in regular form, such as five specimens of tomatoes, one quart of beans, three punches Of carrots, rad ishes, onions, etc, six specimens of po- taLOes to a plate, etc. The other eX- hibit to be made at the New London county corn show Dec. 2, and to con sist of story on My Garden and a report of the seasons work. Fresh and canned product will be judged at the September fair and final awards will be made at the December ex- hibit
 Mother daughter canning club prizes: First prize g., second prize $4 third prize S3, fourth prize S2 and fifth prize $l. Two exhibits to be made one at the New London county agri- cultural fair Sept. f, ] and 6, to con- siSt of an exhibit of canned products, and the other exhibit to be made at the New London county corn show Dec. 2, to consist of story on My Canning Club Work, and a crop report for the season. The canned product will be judged at the September fair and final awards made at the December fair
 All exhibits for the New London county agricultural fair should be de- livered aU the tent of the New London County Improvement league on the fair grounds, Norwich, not later than 10 a. T1., Monday, Sept f. or may be sent to r. c. Warner, county agent, Norwich. Conn.,. by parcel post, previous to Sept. 3. 1 hope you will take advantage of these prizes and make an exhibit so that we may show the people of New London county the good work you are doing in your club.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
wiIIin,artio Autoist Fined.

The large number of ''silent police mem dong duty on State street, New London, caused pr. John Sullivan, a Willimantic physician, to become con fused when he entered that thorough fare from Bank street late Sunday evening and in his confusion he tipped over one Of the policemen. He was locked up for driving recklessly.
 In court. however. it was testified that Su4livans speed was not greater than three or four miles an hour. The accused testified that the line of silent policemen and the ropes stretched be- tween them left him in doubt which way to go and in trying to choose his route the rear wheel of his car struck one of he silent boys" The lantern was broken. Judge Colt assessed a fine of S1
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
MURDERED WIFE WAS
 FORMER GREENE WOMAN.
Mrs. Eugene Weeks, Nee Mary Green,
 Shot and Killed by Husband.

Because he had been refused per mission 10 run his fathers automobile while his wife was accorded the priv ilege. Eugene Weeks, a farmer, shot and killed her, according to a confes- sion which the police say he made at keene, N. H. The shooting occurred Thursday night at the Weeks home in WestpOru village
 Mrs. Weeks received three bullet wounds and died. Weeks son, Charles, years old, was also wounded, though not severely. Weeks disappeared after the shooting and according to his story to the police Jumped into the AshuelOt river. He said he had at first intended to drown himself, but instead swam to the opposite shore and spent the night in the woods.
 Two men who were hauling lumber saw him emerging from the woods, and, knowing that he was wanted, asked him to ride with them. Weeks refused and started to run, but was captured by the men and turned over to the authorities.
 The police saw he has expressed sor- row and has declared that he was in sanely angry when he made the alleged attack upon his wife. He is 32 years old. His wife was Miss Mary Green of Greene, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-16
SERVED FOUR YEARS
 IN GREClAN ARMY
Peter Benois Returns After Long
 Term in His Country's Service.

Peter Benois employed in a boot backing establishment at the corner of Bank and State streets, New Lon-0 don, has returned after nearly four years service in the Grecian army. The young man was in four battles dur ing that time besides enCountering many hardships of active army ser vice.
 Benois left in 1912 to serve his. country, when Greece declared war against Turkey. By the time he reach ed his native country, however the two countries had signed a peace treaty but almost immediately after ward war was declared between Greece, and Bulgaria
 BenOis. enlisted and immediately heI saw active service, fighting in four battles in the Grecian-Bulgarian war. His enlistment was for six months but he was compelled to remain in the army for A months, being dischargedi only a few weeks ago. During his entire enlistment except during the war, Benois spent his time in SalonicaI and Tripoli.
 Immediately after his dischargei from the army Benois started back toi this country, visiting only a few daysI 3 his former home. He arrived in New York recently on the Vasileusi COnstantinOs and went to Trenton and "tG"' places before returning to New London.