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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
CHURCH BEAUTIFULLY DECO.
RATED

The Church Of the Nativity was as
usual this year very beautifully
dressed for the Christmas services
The Kings Daughters. that faithful or
ganization of the church, having the
same in charge, chaste and appro-
pirate emblems and evergreens were
placed about the chancel and alter.
This was all enhanced by very beau
tiful electric star suspended in the
middle of the rear window over the
alter. This was in commemoration Of
the faithful parishioners Senior War
den, William Wormald and Junior
Wardens, Major Thomas ]. Cheno-
weth, Hon. l.. w. Robertson, Mrs.
A. Respass and Mrs. James A,
Johnson. This was placed in the
church by Mrs. Hannah Fox Curran,
a life time member of the parish.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
NEGRO CUTS ANOTHER
Arthur Johnson Probably Seriously
Injured at the Brick Yard Yes
terday Afternoon BY
willis Barber.

Yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock
Arthur Johnson, colored, who resides
in the Sixth Ward, was cut by another
negro, Willis Barber, at the Sphar
Brick Yards.
According to the story Of Johnson
he had loaned his knife to Barber,
who wanted II to fix the handle of his
pick. He said that the latter without
any provocation whatsoever jumped
on him and began to stab him with the
knife. He then made his escape.
Johnson was brought to this city
and taken to DIR. J. H. Samuel's Of
fee to have his wounds dressed. II
was found that he had been cut in the
back, the right arm and the hip. His
condition may be serious, although he
was able to get around yesterday af-
ternoon.
The local police force were notified
of the fight and they made an attempt
tc locate Barber. However last night
he came to Police Headquarters at the
Court House and surrendered himself
to Sergeant Harry Walsh who placed
him in Jail. According to his story
johnson had jumped on him and they
we're fighting together on the ground
when he cut him.
The examining trial Of Barber will
be held this afternoon in Police Court
unless the wounds Of Johnson are
such as to COMPEL him to remain at
his home. In this case the trial will
be postponed until the latter is able
to attend and testify against Barber.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
CHARITY BALL
Annual Event VIII Be Held In the
Asylum Of Maysyille COmmandery
No. 10, knight Templars-
Many Expected.

One of the most brilliant events Of
social year will be held tonight in the
asylum of Maysville Commandery No.
10, Knight Templars. The annual
Charity Ball draws a large number of
the social set from all over this Sec
ton Of the country and is one of the
largest events of its kind in the north
eastern part of the state.
For a number of years this ball
has far eclipsed all other social
events in magnitude and Importance.
Those who are in the habit of attend
ing this ball begin preparing for 1t
early in the fall. Visitors from all Of
the surrounding cities come to this
city to be in attendance at the ball.
The ball is given under the auspices
of the Maysville Commandery of
Knight Templars and the proceeds go
to the Charity Fund of that organiza,
tion. The dancing begins at 9 o'clock,
The music for the occasion will be
furnished by Esbergers Band of Gin
cinnati. This is said to be one of the
best bands in this section of the coun.
try and as they have played here be-
fore at large balls all of the Maysville
people are acquainted with the style
of music they are capable of produc-
ing,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
HAS BEEN PASTOR HERE FOUR
YEARS

Next Sunday will mark the close of
the fourth year Of the pastorate of
Rev. A. f. Stahl in the Christian
Church. Mr.. stahl is preparing a spe-
oial sermon for his congregation on
that date Since his coming here in
1912 Mr.. Stahl has built up his church
in a remarkable manner. and II is now
one Of the leading in the city. His
work has always been for the good Of
his Masters Kingdom and we GER
tainly wish him success in his work
in the years to come.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
PLACED UNDER PEACE BOND

In Police Court yesterday afternoon
Boone Beckett was before Judge Whit
aker on complaint Of Rees Walling-
ford that Beckett had threatened his
life. Beckett denied that he had
threatened his life but said that he had
told Wallingford that he would give
him good beating. After hearing the
testimony Judge Whitaker required
him to give a bond of 5000 to keep the
peace.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
TOBACCO MARKET REOPENs

The Maysville Tobacco Market re-
opened this morning after a weeks
vacation to allow the many employees
Of the various houses to celebrate
A large amount of tobac-
co Is reported on the floors of the
various houses. The first sale was
held at the Peoples House at the cor
ner OF Front and Bank streets.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28

dren. Four sisters survive him, all OF
whom reside in this county.
Mr.. True was a gentleman OF the
highest type and numbered his friends
by the scores All Of his many friends
and the surviving members of the old
band will deeply regret to hear Of his
death.
The funeral will be held from his
old home in Dover on Friday after
noon at o'clock. The funeral SER
vice will be conducted by the men,
bers of the Masonic Fraternity, Mr.
True being a 32nd degree Mason.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON

The funeral of Mr.. @. W. Adair, who
died at his home on West Second
street Tuesday, will be held this af-
ternoon from the late home at 2
o'clock. Burial will be made in the
Maysville cemetery. The services will
be conducted by Rev, John Barbour.
The pallbearers will be Judge G. d.
Newell, Judge W. H. Rice. Circuit
Clerk James d. Key, Attorneys J. M.
Collins. W. D. Cochran and w. II.
Rees.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY
NIGHT

The regular monthly meeting Of the
City Council will be held in the Coun-
Gil Chamber on next Monday night. II
is expected that this meeting will be
very interesting one as the cleo
ton of Police Sergeant comes up at
this session of the city government
board. Several local men are running
for the position but there is no dope
available as to whom the lucky man
will be.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
UNCLE OF LOCAL LADY DIES

Mr.. B. c. Debell died at his home
in Dalesburg, Fleming county, on last
Sunday morning after a long illness.
He was born in Fleming county in
1S4S and spent his entire life there
He leaves a wife but no family. He
was an uncle of Mrs. Mary Quaintance
of this city. The funeral was held in
Flemingsburg yesterday morning.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
PASSED RESOLUTIONS

A meeting OF the Mason County Bar
Association was held this morning al
10 o'clock In the ONCE OF Police Judge
John L. Whitaker In the court house
to pass resolutions over the death Of
Hon. O. w. Adair who was the Oldest
member OF that body. The resolutions
will be published In tomOrrow's Ledg-
err
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
GAVE THEATER PARTY

Miss Eloise Burgess entertained a
number Of her friends last evening
with a theater party at the Washing
ton Opera House. Following the show
the young folks adjourned to Traxels
where they were served delicious re-
freshments.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
YERERS BETTER

Danville, KY, December 27-Hon.
John w. Yerkers was reported today
as steadily improving and his family
and friends are encouraged over the
prospects of his recovery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
PRAYER MEETING

Regular weekly prayer meeting SER
vices at the Third Street M. e. Church
this evening z o'clock will be led by
pastor, Rev. s. X. Hunt
All are cordially invited to attend
this service. A Christian welcome
awaits you.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
MARY FULLER TO-DAY

"The Strength of the Weak" Blue
Bird photoplay featuring Mary Fuller
is the special attraction at the Pas.
time today. Children under 16 years
are not admitted.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28

In remembering your relatives and
friends for 1917-The Daily Public
Ledger-wOuld prove a most accept.
able gift, start with the New Year.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28

Practice up for smiiilss Hand. a
lhe Princess RInk. watch for ne
dsl-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28

Matinee Mt the Princess Rink today
from until 1850 p. m. 26-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28

Matinee Mt the Princess Rink today
from until 4:30 D. m. 26-h
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28

Satin Hats, the newest fad. Mrs. s.
Arm, East Third street 27-2t
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Fair. Colder Thursday, Except I
Rain Southeast, Friday Fair. I
:. !. 1. 4. + + + 1. + + + + !
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-01
A NEW LAW

And now it is established by a verdict of a Hoosier
jury that there is an unwritten law for men as well as for
women. Several months ago a wealthy and prominent
farmer SWAN into the net of a designing woman, who pro-
ceeded to blackmail him in a most shameful fashion. He
fell so easily for her demands, however, and was so mani
testify terrorized by the fear that his wife would learn of
his indiscretion that the woman overreached herself. She
demanded $4,000 of him at one time and threatened him
with exposure unless it was Immediately forthcoming.
Realizing that even this royal tribute would stand as no
guarantee against future levies, confronted with financial
ruin, and maddened by the helplessness of his position, he
went to the home of the harry and deliberately killed her.
Speedily captured, he confessed his crime, but pleaded self
defense, an absurdity which the jurors however calmly ac-
cepted at face value and returned a verdict of acquittal,
which was received with gladstone shouts of approval by
the crowded court room. He pleaded self-defense, just as
the girl slayer usually pleads emotional insanity and
he did it, of course, to give the jury a peg on which to
hang its verdict.
So far as the Tribune recalls, this is the first case
of the kind on record, and as a precedent it is an exceed
ing1y interesting one. 1t is tolerably conclusive proof that
a Jury of men will lend a sympathetic ear to a fellow man
who has been crucified by a Matchmaking woman, and
that if he finally, in his desperation, butchers her, 1t will
accept pretty nearly any old defense he sees fit to offer.
1t stands, we say, as a precedent, and as a precedent 1t will
serve as a suggestion to harried men, and it should serve
in a similar fashion to wicked women who victimize such
men as thew are able to terrorize. We take it that the
unwritten law for men will be heard of again in future,
and we are not quite so sure that its application will not
have a wholesome effect. The female of the species who
uses her charms or her apparent charms very much as a
spider uses its web is not entitled to much sympathy If she
entangles a regular humble bee of a man instead of a fat
fly sort.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-01
THE DETERIORATION IN CONGRESS

A writer in Les1ies Weekly, who has MADE d stuuy
of the matter, says that the direct primaries nave aneauy
brought about a deterioration of the personnel ana CHAR
acter of the United States senate, and the end IS ~
vet" Men of the first caliber are not going to stanu d .
candidates even for the senate when it involves them m II
"undignified and humiiating scramble for votes, In WHICH
thew have to compete with the worst demagogueS anu
time servers that our politics can turn up. He attr1Dutes
the retirement from the senate OF Ehhu Root, NeiSoh p"
Aldrich, John c. Spooner and T E. Burton to me oPel-
alton of these laws-four men who are acknowledged 10
have been the greatest among United States senator's III
men of the first class and all of them too honest ana sell
respecting to play the demagogues race for office.
He quotes an experienced player of the game as say
ing to a new congressman, just arrived in Washington
Don't mind the public business, the work you 40 mere
III never be heard of in your district; it is your principal
business to be reelected, and to that end you want TO
keep in touch with your constltuents-you mus wr1te itt-
tes to them, send them seeds, Jolly them along by writ
ing personal letters to voters upon any pretext |
waste any time in trying to be a public servant.
1t is to be feared that that is the present attitude OF
"'anv of our congressman. They must play the game
that wav to keep up with the primary elections. lney
- no sooner seated than the next election looms up De-
fore them.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-01
THE VILLA WHO MADE THE TROUBLE

And where is Villa all this time? He is the man who
is to blame for all the troubles now pending, for the tact
that the national guard has been called out. He IS a
strange man to start so many things. He used to be a
slaughter house keeper at Juarez, which is across the
river from FL Paso in Texas. He is an ignorant man, a
rough neck even among the Mex1cans. When the
troubles came in his country he jumped into the fray, tor
ne always liked fighting and %robbing. He was used to
blood and human blood is not different to him from the
blood of bulls and bullocks. He finally formed a part
nership with Carranza, simply because Carranza seemed
the best bet at that time. No one has ever been able to
find that Villa has stood for anything except vengeance
and loot. If the word patriotism, that is love of country,
were suggested to him he would either sheer or not know
what is meant. When Carranza no longer served his
ends, Villa turned against him. too.
Yet this worthless villain is able to involve two ma
tions in war and to fill the world with more or less con
Germ.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-01
WOULD N LODGE

In Massachusetts they are talking of opposing Sena-
tor Lodge for reelection. The opposition comes from the
Weeks men. Lodge placed Weeks in nomination, max
ing a brilliant speech of presentation. But Lodge himself
voted for Weeks only on one ballot, the first. On the
second ballot he voted for Roosevelt, the colonel having
in the meantime indicated that he would be willing to
compromise on Lodge as the proper nominee for presi
dent. Lodge wanted to return the compliment but the
Weeks men feel that he deserted them too early in the
game. But, as a matter of fact, Lodge knew and Weeks
knew and everyone else knew that Weeks stood no
chance of getting the nomination, and what sense would
there have been in balloting for him after that knowledge?
The fool killer is due for a visit to Massachusetts.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-01

America has plenty of good aviators who are serving
in France, but has it any left who are fitted for service in
Mexico, and have we any awaiting machines? Our state
of preparedness in other respects is not very good. We
have Just found out that all the machine guns we have in
the whole army are down in Mexico and the ones which
had been loaned to the states have been requisitioned.
We are a wonderful people when it comes to preparedness
but the Lord, who has always been a good friend to the
republic, will probably look after us, as He has done so
often before when we have neglected to look after our
selves.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-01

The first vessel of the Swiss merchant marine recent
" sailed from New York, flying the national flag. The
extraordinary situation of Switzerland, surrounded by
war and the usual highways blocked, rendered the step
necessary to obtain essential supplies. France made it
possible by loaning the Swiss a small part of the Gulf of
Lyons.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-01

In the meantime the ungotten Villa sits back in the
mesquite and chuckles.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-01

1t will be best for us to assume that Japan will NOT
butt in in case we have a war with Mexico.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-01

Congress balloting on preparedness suggests Nero
fiddling while Rome burned.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-01

The French writers profess to be entirely satisfied
with the fact that the Germans are continuing their at
tacks on Verdun. 1t is better for them that the Germans
shall employ their troops in the offensive than in the de-
fensive, and if the Germans were not pounding away at
Verdun the French would have to engage them in some
sector or other, the purpose being to give the Russians a
free hand to carry on their great offensive. If the Ger
mans were not keeping themselves busy the French would
have to engage them to keep them busy.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-01

Without design or thought of achieving fame a ST
Louis elevator boy fashioned a model letter for the nav
leagues correspondence with the secretary of the navy.
~JJosephus Daniels, who hesitated at the door
of a crowded car, the youngster shouted: Come on
Do something's! It's up to vou!'
1t would be indeed surprising if the sequence Of CIR
rent events made Americans in Mexico more nonr1.r
with the natives. And they have not been arv foo nonr
lar there for some time past. rrN
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-04-27
Bobbie's PRAYERS.
Bobbie,

Mother" yelled little Bobbie,
come on up and hear my prayers"
Yes, dear, in just moment" his
mother answered. Then she went on
dealing the cards and became the
possessor of a good no-trump hand.
Mother" Bobbie yelled while her
partner was trying to decide whether
to raise the bid to three or not, come
quick and hear my prayers"
Please be quiet" she replied. I'll
come in just minute"
She got IT for three in no-trump, and
the playing proceeded.
Mother. come and hear my pray
ers," Bobbie pleaded when she led the
four-spot OF hearts, with nothing high.
or than the nine turned up in the
dummy hand.
"Be still. can't you?" she answered,
I'm trying to think"
Her heart lead gave her opponents
a chance to get in with a long line OF
spades. and before she could establish
her diamonds she had lost six tricks
Darn it," she exclaimed. slapping
her cards down on the table, how
can YOU expect person to do any.
thing against such luck?"
Then she went upstairs and heard
Boobies prayers
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-04-27
MAKING MONEY WITH
WETHERS AND LAMBS
Get Animals to Market Soon as
Fit-When Pastures Are
Short Feed Grain.

Get all wethers and lambs in the
market as soon as fit. A good article
never goes a-begging in a good mar.
ket.
No animal is profitable when stand
ing still in condition. There is profit
in growth
A mere maintenance system of
feeding is a losing game.
* the pastures are short, feed grain
in troughs, in the pasture. Feed
regularly.
A very small quantity of grain
given daily and regularly often turns
the scale from loss to profit
Keep the flock tagged or maggots
may breed under the filth.
Examine the horns and around the
ears.
Turpentine dropped in holes and
on sores will dislodge msgOts: then
smear with tar.
The flock must have shade and shel-
ter during the hot days OF August. Be
sure IT is provided.
Unless you have fed roots you can.
not realize how valuable they are for
all stock, particularly sheep.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-04-27

gathered up in their pastures in this
vicinity have had to slap their steers
on the market right in the middle OF
the summer. They we're running short
OF pasture because of the dry weather
and had no money to buy feed 20 car.
ry tho a over late summer, fall and
part Of the winner. These men are sort
of discouraged about cattle growing
and feeding, but a few silos would
have put different face on the whole
problem. These canned pastures"
could have been opened when the
grass got short and the pastures began
10 turn brown and they would have
carried the yeariings, twoyear-olds
and bigger steers right on up to dry
feeds
A few good steers on the average
sized farm would prove 20 be mort
gage filters and bank account makers
There SIS always a great deal Of forage
going 20 waste. They would take care
or this fri mOneymaking manner
Corn is sold as a money crop on the
average farm but II would be a great
deal better TO turn this corn into beef
and sell 20 in that shape By putting
q little more attention on the better
seeding and care OF farm pastures
they could bee made to give better
summer support to more cattle than
they now take care OF.
Alfalfa, SOY beans. cowpeos. etc,
would help 10 do the rest. The farm
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-04-27
II They rold the Truth.

81 won't be home tonight. dear. I'm
going to break loose and see If I can
cure myself OF being tired OF looking
az YOU"
Good night! Next time you ask me
10 such a poor dinner. put me along.
side Of somebody who is at least half
wittod"
There is absolutely nothing the
matter with you. madam. except pure
lsziness; but just to maintain appear
ances and give myself an excuse to
cell again. III write out a couple Of
prescriptions and charge you FIVE dol.
lars"
~ can't begin to tell you how little
] enjoyed your voice: don't think !
ever heard a worse one"
Darling. nfe without you would not
be worth living say. for about a
couple OF years. Life.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-04-27
GOOD FORMULA FOR
BROOD sow RATION
Combination of Corn, Alfalfa and
Meat Meal Tankage Recon-
mended by an Expert.

Corn, alfalfa and meat meal tank.
age make a very exceptionally good
trio Of brood SOW feeds II happily
combined. This is the opinion of
John NJ. Evvard, the Iowa hog feed.
ing expert. He suggests giving the
sows enough corn to keep them in
good condition, adding alfalfa in a
rack and giving them about one-fifth
to one-fourth OF a pound of the meat
meal tankage daily.
The alfalfa may be ground and
mixed with the corn, using 100 pounds
, OF each, and the mixture then fed
from self-feeders. An average gilt
OF $50 pounds will eat about five to
six pounds OF this de-iy, so to get the
necessary tankage into it, mix with
every 100 pounds about five pounds
of the meat product II the sows get
too fat, increase the proportion OF
ground alfalfa accordingly The re.
suits should be happy ones at farrow.
ing time.
Don't forget" adds Mr. Evvard,
the common salt at free Will and
plenty of good wholesome water"
Corn may not be plentiful in this
state this year and all farmers may
/ not have alfalfa hay. However, they
also may benefit from the foregoing
suggestions. They may feed barley
instead Of the corn and clover hay in
stead Of the alfalfa hay and expect al
most equally good results. Meat meal.
though it may cost $50 per ton. is a
relatively economical feed for balanc-
ing such highly carbonaceous feeds
as corn and barley. 1t is a very
highly concentrated feed.