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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
SANTA CLAUS


On Saturday afternoon the santa
Claus headquarters Of this city we're
at the old Standard Bank at the cor
ner of West Second and Court streets
where all the poor children were
given gifts through the generosity OF
a number of the leading business men
OF this city.
At an early hour a large number OF
children gathered in front Of the build
ing to await the time of opening. Al
the hour appointed for the distribu-
ton OF the gifts. They we're placed In
line and only a few were allowed to
enter the building at one time. AS
soon as they had left others were ad-
mitted The time occupied In distrib-
uting the gifts was ever two hours and
during this time a steady stream OF
children went in and out OF the build
ing.
Each girl entering the building was
given a doll and the boys either 8
wagon, knife or toolchest, in addition
to candies, nuts and fruits. All left
the building smiling and all were fill
ed with gratitude toward the gentle
men, through whose generosity the
gifts had been provided. After the
white children had been admitted al
of the poor colored children in the
city were given presents. A total Of
626 children were made happy.
Although the names of the men thai
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
MRS. LAURA McKELLUp
Widow Of the Late M. Z. McKellup NJ
Haywood Hospital on Saturday
Nlght-Was Thorough Chris.
tlan Lady.

Mrs. Laura A. McKellup died at
Haywood Hospital on Saturday night
at 8 o'clock of complication OF dis
eases. Mrs. McKellup was taken sick
on the Sunday previous and was taken
to the Hospital on Thursday night.
Mrs. McKellup had been an invalid
for several years although she had
never been confined to her bed for
any length OF time. Her last illness
was not thought to be serious and her
death came rather Unexpectedly. Fol-
lowing her death she was removed to
the family home on West Third street
Mrs. Laura McKellup was born near
New Richmond, Ohio. May 10, 1S47,
and was consequently in her seven
tieth year. She was the daughter of
the late DR.. William Herbert. The
earlier part of her life was spent near
her birthplace. When a girl her par
ents removed to Kentucky and she
spent the remainder of her life in this
commonwealth. She was married on
December II, 1868, to M. e. McKellup,
who preceded her to the grave five
years ago. To this union was born
three children, only one, Mrs. d. N.
PEBBLES, now surviving. She also
leaves one sister, Mrs. John d. Tully,
of Cottageville, and DR.. F. A. Herbert,
of Millersburg. Mrs. McKellup was
stricken on the day Of the celebration
of her wedding anniversary.
Mrs. McKellup was a devoted men,
Der of the Christian Church of this
city and always attended when posi-
BILE. She was of very loving and
cheeful disposition and during her
long illness she bore her suffering
with remarkable fortitude. She was a
woman Of the most splendid traits and
1t is said by all Of her neighbors that
she was never heard to speak Ill Of
any person.
The funeral will be held from the
Christian Church this afternoon at
O'Clock, Burial will be made in the
Maysville cemetery. The services will
be conducted by Rev. A. F. Stahl. The
pallebarers will be Messrs. l.. II
Young, ]. T. Kackley, Harry Barley
George Frank, r. G. Knox and Ed
Parker
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
MANY ENJOYED. CANTATA

The cantata at the Third street NJ
f. Church on Sunday night, sung by
the choir of that church, was attend
ed by large crowd of music lovers
The choir gave a splendid rendition
of the beautiful cantata, "The Light
Eternal" and all who heard the beau
tiful selections were greatly pleased
pleased. This cantata is classed as
a very difficult one but the choir
had very little trouble in mastering Il
The chorus consisted of about 20
voices, assisted by piano and comets
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
BOLD HIGHWAYMEN
Failed In Attempt to Hold Up Two
Maysyille Ladies Sunday Night.

Robert W. Ross, aged about n,
night when he turned highwayman and
attempted to ply his chosen profess
sion" in this city. but we'll have to
hand 1t to Robbie for his bold at
tempt.
Sunday night Mrs. James Ireland
and daughter, Miss Ada, after making
some purchases at the F. II. Traxel
Confectionery Store, started for their
home on West Second street. They
had proceeded but a short distance
when they thought they were being
passed them and lodged into January
alley at the Second street entrance.
With their fears allayed, the ladies
proceeded on and just as they at
tempted to cross the alley the man
made a lunge at them, striking Miss
Ada a stunning blow in the breast.
Both ladies' began screaming, and Of
ficer William Throckmorton, who was
on his way down Second street on his
regular round, heard them and made
a quick run to their secue He saw
the figure Of a man disappearing
through the alley towards Front street
and the officer Immediately took up
the pursuit. The fugitive turned west
on Front street with the officer close u
upon him. When about ten feet from
Wall street Throckmorton pulled his AZ
ccntimeter and called to the man to
stop, which he did. The officer then
took him back and the ladies identi-
fled him and he was taken before
Chief Mackey, where he plead ignor-
ance of his recent bold act. The Chief
very promptly ordered him locked up.
He gave the name of Robert W. Ross
and said he lived at Orangeburg.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
SOME SLIPPERY

The condition of the sidewalks in
this city in the past few days have
been such that only those who are
experienced in the art Of balancing
themselves could keep their footing.
Many preferred to take the middle of
the street instead of risking them
selves on the pavements. Those
thoughtful persons that have scattered
ashes or sawdust on their pavements
certainly are considerate Of others and
We hope that more will follow them
In this step.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
MANY WENT TO THE OASIS

All of the local trains on the Z. & o.
Saturday were crowded with those go
ing and returning from the oasis,
Ripley. Whiskey Dick certainly had a
large crowd. The total number of
tickets sold to this place could not be
learned but 1t INST have been several
hundred. Special Agent Thomas Ste
wart and Oficer Dudley Fizer were
wart and oficer Dudley Fizer were
from this city to South Ripley to see
that the crowds did not get dlsorderly.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26

made the generous donation has been
withheld from publication, we weel
sure that a close observer could have
picked them out while watching the
happy crowd Of children. Certainly
their action was very commendatory
and every one Of them should receive
the thanks Of the community.
As a result OF their generous dona-
ton many homes in this city yester-
day morning were filled with JOY In
stead Of a group of children bewailing
the fact that Santa Claus had passed
them by.
Even as ye have done unto the least
OF these, my brethren, We have done II
unto me-"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
WILL BE CARED FOR

County Judge Rice yesterday re-
ceived letter from the Probation of
ficers at Pittsburg, telling him that
the family of Mrs. William Bell and
children who were sent from here
last week Ito the Smoky City would
be taken care Of upon their arrival
there, and that he would see that the
children were placed in proper homes.
This was the family taken of a
sbantyboat here in a very destitute
condition and cared for by the county
until they had recovered sufficiently
to be returned to their home in Pitts
burg.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
ANNUAL CHARITY BALL

The annual charity ball OF the
knight Templars will be held on
Thursday night OF this week aud the
members of the organization are plan
ming to eclipse all former affairs OF the
sort This 10 one OF the leading social
events of the year and draws a large
number Of persons from the surround
ing country.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
PICTURES PLEASED

The pictures at the Washington
Opera House on yesterday greatly
pleased large crowds in attendance,
both in the afternoon and evening.
The pictures were Less Than the
Dust" starring Mary Pickford, and
"The Feast Of Life" starring Clara
Young Both we're we'll worth
tho price,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
STARTED FIGHT

Several young men from the county
started a fight at the Princess Rink on
Saturday afternoon. Ofiicer Bloom
hun was called and he soon quelled
the dlsturber. This was the first fight
In that popular amusement place dur
Ing the present season,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
FARM FOR SALE

Situated FIVE miles East of Maysville
on Burtonville pike, known as part of
the Hottie farm. 80 acres, one big to-
bacco barn, new five-room house and
necessary outbuildings. II sold at
once this farm can be purchased at
$55 an acre. w. X. HOTTIE,
Springdale, Ky
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
NASHVILLE WINS

Maysville easily defeated the Man
chester basketball team in that city
on last Friday night by the score Of
10 to ~. The game started with all
the excitement that usually attends
such a contest and both teams show
ed by their hard playing that they
were confident of winning. The first
ten minutes of the game some lively
playing was exhibited until Everett
scored a goal for Maysville. The first
half ended with the score 8 to 2 in
Maysvilles favor. The lineup for the
game, was as follows:
MaysyiIIe Manchester
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26

A trainload Of horses passed east
over the G. G. o. yesterday afternoon
for Norfolk, destined for Europe. They
came from the west.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26

Mrs. Mollie e. Grimes Of Cincin-
natl spent Christmas with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Eppensteiner of Pelham
street
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26

Practice up for Smittie's Band, at
the Princess Ring. Watch for the
date. 23-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26

Matinee Al she Princes. Rlnk today
nem anNI lIse y n. 10-ll
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
APPOINTED GUARDIAN

In the Mason County Court Satur-
day on motion Of Theodoria Heron,
mother of Thomas Lee Heron, the
Bank of Maysville was appointed
guardian of the said Thomas Lee Her
ron with its capital stock as surety.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26

Matinee at the Princes Rink today
from until 4:30 p. m. 26-tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-18
BELOING BROS. & co.
GIVE RESIDEN rs
MOVING PICTURES
SCENES SHOW SILK CULTURE
FROM WORM TO WEARER
IN OPEN AIR

Hundreds of Belding people were
delighted to see the pictures of the
silk industry shown on the side of
Belding Bros. q Comany's mill No. 2
last Wednesday evening oy f. r.
Warner Of the Star theatre. The pic
lures were prepared at much expense
by the Belding Bros, the company
having spent over ten thousand dol
lars to secure them.
The taking of the pictures and the
making of the films was under the
direct supervision of Miss Florence
w. Marr, educational director of
Belding Bros. & Co. Miss Marr spent
considerable time in China and Japan
securing photographs of the silk cul-
ture there. Later she came to Beld-
ing and worked several weeks pre-
pairing the settings for the local pic
lures. Miss Marr selected the spec
ial machines to be photographed ard
arranged the work of the operators
appearing. She also planned the
scenes on the river, at the boarding
houses and elsewhere. Assisting her
in the work was Major c. w. Smith,
New York manager of Belding Bros
a. Company.
One reel of the pictures shown
Wednesday evening was of scenes in
and around New York. The scenes
were then shifted to China and Japan,
where detailed views were thrown
showing the life of the silk worln
from the egg TO its death in the ca
coon The little worms were shown
il. action. spinnrg the silk, layrg
eggs, and in fact all their stages.
Nimble fingered japanese girls and
men were shown caring for the worm
and performing the varied operations
connected with the industry The
mulberry groves were shown and the
workers gathering the leaves for the
silk worms; collecting it in baskets
after cutting it into fine pieces for
the young worms.
After the work was followed to the
point where the silk was spun and
placed into bales, scenes were shown
Continued on Page Four)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-18
Merchants Believe in
Banner Advertising Space

The Banner this week is presenting to its readers
sixteen pages of good reading in the second big Dollar
Day issue. Each page carries goodly amount of ad-
vertising as well as clean, spicy reading matter. In
soliciting the advertisements from the merchants enter
ing into the second Big Dollar Day activities the Banner
has not asked for single inch that did not consider
would be benefit to the advertiser In fact it
in the 6rst Dollar Day issue, to turn away
advertising that merchants wished to have
The Banner wishes to thank all those who contrbut
ed to this Dollar Day issue and their friendly coopera
ton in assisting to make this issue of the Banner correct
y representative of the progressive business sections of
Belding. In all its twenty-eght years work the Banner
has stood ready to herald the good things of Bedng
and of Beldng merchants to the world That the busi
of Beldng believe in the merits of Banner
vice attesed by the fact that they purchased literally
of to acquaint Banner readers with the excellent
quality of their merchandise. In whatever did
the Banner solicitor advertiser to take space
than he she desired and which he believed would be
of financial benefit to the advertiser The Banner
agement believes that really pays advertise and that
a blanket circulation such the Banner maintains for
the merchants of Beldng is greatly beneficial to adver
sers who Banner Not only is this true of edi
tons such as this, but i is equally true every issue of
the Banner.
Every Banner reader may be assured a cordial well
to the stores of any and all advertisers and
genuine effort to please in every transaction The Ban
every week complete directory Of the real worth
while merchandise offerings in the city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-18
CARROLL DAILY TAKES
BRIDE FROM BOSTON

A very pretty high mass wedding
took place at st. Joseph's Catholic
church Saturday morning at 1880
o'clock, when Carroll DAILY of this
city and Miss Irene Lillian Daily, of
Boston, Massachusetts, were united
in marriage, Rev. FIR. j. M. Zindler
officiating. The double ring service
was used. The bridal couple were
attended at the altar by Mrs. Min
ME Murphy, Of Boston, Mass, sis
ter of the bride, and Fred Meade of
this city. The bride wore a wine
colored travelling suit and her trav-
cling hat.
After the ceremony at the church,
breakfast was served to the bridal
party at Hotel Belding and Mr.. and
Mrs. Daily left for a short wedding
trip to Grand Rapids. They will
take up their residence on Kenwood
avenue, on Peck's hill.
Mr.. DAILY came here from Boston
nearly year ago and has had charge
of the cotton department at the
Richardson mill, where he has proven
himself very capable manager. He
has made many friends in the city
whe extend their best wishes to both
Mr.. and Mrs. Daily.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-18
.OTiSC0 RESIDENT
SINCE FORTlES
BURIED SUNDAY
MISS AMELIA c. COOLEY WAS
FOR YEARS A TEACHER
IN TOWNSHIPS

Funeral services for the late Anne
liza G. Cooley, who died in Traverse
City last Thursday, were held in the
Congregational church at two o'clock
D. M, Sunday. There was a large
gathering of her old neighbors and
friends besides the relatives present,
and also members of the Daughters
Of Rebekah and o ddfellows were
there in a body to pay their last
respects to the deceased. Rev. Allan
J. Blair officiated and gave an excel
lent sermon. Appropriate hymns were
sung by Fred Cornell Her re-
mains were placed in the cemetery
at Otisco. The beautiful floral offer
ing and emblem of the ID. of r. grac-
ed the casket.
The deceased was born in Webster,
Washtenaw county, Mich, June 10,
1843 and came with her parents to
Otisco' in 1914, where she resided un-
til their death. She came to her home
in Belding twenty-five years ago,
where she lived an exemplary life.
She leaves two brothers, M. A. and
j. G.. Cooley, of this city, and one
nephew, Owen Cooley of Chicago,
and two nieces, Mrs. l.. Goodell and
Miss Elsie Cooley Of Mason City la.
Miss Cooley was a devoted MEM
ber of the Congregational church; al
so a member of the Rebekah lodge
of this city and was its secretary for
a number of years. Miss Cooley in
her younger days taught school in
a number of school districts in this
and adjoining counties, and there are
many of her old pupils living in this
vicinity who remember her very kind
ly. At the time of her death she was
seventy-three years old.
The bearers were: Rufus Morse,
Wad Fiske, Bert Fiske, John Morse;
Clayton Kimberly and L. J. Kimberly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-18
PROMINENT LOWELL
CITIZENS WERE IN
STANTLY KILLED

A most distressing accident oc-
Cured in Lowell Saturday morning
when Charles Jakeway and Chas. +.
Francisco were instantly killed while
attempting to cross the Grand Trunk
railroad track in Mr.. Jakeway's au-
tomobile. The collision occurred at
TAT a. M, on a private crossing on
the road near the stock yards and
was witnessed by John Youngs Of
Lowell and the crew of freight
train standing there waiting for the
flyer to pass. The automobile was
smashed into fragments and the car
and men were carried some distance,
both men being very badly cut up.
The front end of the locomotive was
also badly disfgured and put out of
commission.
Mr.. Jakeway was prominent busi-
ness man of that city and his father
in-law, Mr.. Francisco, resided with
him. The latter is well-known here,
being the father Waldo Francisco, a
former mayor of this city, and also
the father of Mrs. Chas. Krum.
Mr.. Francisco has conducted a boat
livery at Wabasis lake for the past
two or three years and was making
arrangements to spend the winter at
Zephyr Hills, Florida, with his son.
He and Mr.. Jakeway were excellent
citizens and their tragic death was a
shock to their many friends and busi-
ness associates.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-18
0vENHOUSE--SC0TT
OLD NEIGHB0RS MARRY

The marriage Of james Ovenhouse
and Mrs. Della Scott took place at
the officiating magistrates home, f.
B. Lapham, esq, last Thursday even
ing at seven o'clock.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Ovenhouse repaired to his home, 321
East Division street, where they will
reside.
Time and fate bring about many
strange and interesting happenings.
Mr.. Ovenhouse was soldier in the
Civil war and has been living a lone
ly life here since the death Of his
wife about two years ago. Recently
Mrs. Scott came to Grand Rapids on
visit and she and Mr.. Ovenhouse
happened to meet. On her first visit
here, about two weeks ago, in their
conversation it developed that their
families were old neighbors living in
Burr Oak, Mich, and Mrs. Scott, then
Adella Chesly, was a young miss of
16 years, whose brother, Thomas
Cheslv worked for Mr.. Ovenhouse as
carpenter. This was about forty
years ago. Many changes have TAX
en- place since then.
They are now cozily settled and en-
joying life with the best wishes Of
friends and relatives.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-18
HER LIFE WORK DONE
MRS. n. ?. WERNER
is NOW AT REST

The death of Mrs. Nicholas p. Wer-
ner occurred at the Werner home, 203
East Pearl street, Saturday, October
Ia, at about two o'clock D. m. She
passed away into the sleep that knows
no waking in this life and after sew
eral weeks of suffering into calm and
peaceful rest. Her passing away at
this time In her beautiful life, al
though not unexpected, has cast
cloud Of sorrow over many hearts,
for her friends were legions-"none
knew her but to love her"
Mrs. Werner's illness began about
two years ago and medical treatment
not giving permanent relief, she un-
derwent an operation in July, a year
ago, at one of the hospitals in Grand
Rapids, by DIR. Corbus, which reliev-
ed her condition, and she continued
to improve until taken with la grippe
in February, since which time she
has gradually failed in health. Dur
ing all her affliction she was cheerful
and in good spirits, always having
a pleasant smile, although conscious
that the end was approaching.
The deceased, whose maiden name
was Mary A. Kohn, was the daughter
of Peter Kohn and at the time of her
death was fifty-flve years, five
months and eleven days old. She
was married to Mr.. Werner May 20,
thirty-two years ago. The following
day they went to his farm in Graf
tan, where they lived until moving TO
Belding four years ago. Besides her
husband she leaves three sons-Ed-
ward ]. Werner of Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Arthur NJ. Werner of Grattan, and
Carl NJ. Werner of this city.
Mrs. Werner was intensely loyal to
her church and the Catholic faith. She
was a member Of the Goodfellowship
club, the Ladies' Aid of st. Joseph's
parish, the Grange, and the Hook and
Needle club.
The funeral was held in st. Joseph's
Catholic church Tuesday, Rev. FIR.
J. M. Zindler officiating. There was
very large gathering of friends and
neighbors who came to pay their last
respects, the church being crowded to
overlooking. Her remains were borne
to st. Joseph's cemetery and laid at
rest, the bearers being George Kemp,
Frank Brown, Pat Roe, James Griffin,
Theodore Blasen and Thomas Brack-
en-.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-18
$1,000 ReDord is Offered BY The Banner
for Finding Dollar Day Cash Coupons
Coupons Redeemabe the Banner Office Will be Attached
Dollar Day Merchandise

day. She will spend the day in the
stores of the merchants who are ad-
vertising in this issue. Any Dollar
Day purchaser viii be Miss Dollar
Day. whether man, woman or child.
EVERY PURCHASER OF DOL
LAR DAY MERCHANDISE WILL
BE A MISS DOLLAR DAY. Here
is the Banners offer for Dollar Day
next Saturday, October 21. Among
the articles advertised by the Belding
merchants in their special Dollar Day
advertisements this week will be
found tickets, which will be honored
for cash when brought to the Ban
ner office on Dollar Day. The Ban
ner has concealed cash coupons in
many articles of merchandise to be
sold Dollar Day. The person buying
the merchandise in which a ticket is
concealed will Immediately bring the
coupon to the Banner office and re-
ceive the cash called for on the cou-
pom. Three of the coupons will be
good for $1.O0 each; six will be good
for so cents each and eight will be
good for % cents each. Herewith
we print a duplicate of the coupon
just as you will find it in or on the
merchandise.
Now here is how you can get the
special prizes. You must read over