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Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07
LIVINGSTON

Mrs. @. d. Cook is much i'm
proved at this writing.-Mr. and
Mrs. J. T. Omary and children,
g. J. Rice, Misses LYDIA Cook,
Sa,lie Cook and a Miss Falin NOR
tored to high bridge Tuesday,
Mrs. H o. Wagner and son have
typhoid fever and are very sick
j. F. Dees is repairing his prop
erty on Main Street.
Rev. Baker filled his regular
appointment at the Christian
church Saturday and Sunday.
James Poynter and A. c. Car
penter, Mr.. and Mrs Ben Hellard
attended the Baptist Association
near Beraa Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. T. J. Niceley and child
rem, of Mt. Vernon, was here be-
tween trains Sunday. L. Pick
EFT has moved his family into the
j. II. Walton property on Main
street recently vacated by w. E.
Gray. Ed asher went to Berea
Tuesday to visit relatives and at
tend the AssOciation.-Mrs.
George Smith has returned from
Corbin after a few days visit with
relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Griffin of near Mt. Vernon, were
here Sunday and Monday visiting
relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Clancy have moved back to oul
town, Livingston, may not be the
best place on earth but it has
been the cause of many home sick
person when they get away from
here.
Hugh Stewart and family, o.
Cincinnati, are spending a few
days with relatives here.-Alvy
Argenbright was in Lexington
few days last Charley
Griffin, who has been located neai
Paris for some time, has moved
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

you once carried by here, it is no
wonder. You have no cause to
grumb BILE at your shoes. Mr..
Fish nor any other merchant will
insure shoes for man to wear that
carries more goods than pair Of
motor trucks. He also states
that he is the proud owner of an
old pistol of an early pattern, but
we will bet that Mr.. S. c. +. can
duplicate it for he has some that
the old cave jewellers and mound
builders once owned,
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

his family back to our town
Edgar Cottengim, who has been
taking a few days rest has return
ed to Paris. From what we gath
er, work on the Dixie High Way
will begin in IL short time in
earnest. There is only a short
gap in Rockcastle county yet un-
completed, and If all concerned
would put their shoulders to the
wheel and all roll to gether, it
would be but few DAYS until the
road could be completed up the
river and the road connected
Judge H. Witt, who has been
very sick for some time and who
has been in the Richmond hospital
returned Wednesday somewhat
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. NiceIey,
proprietors of the Eight Gables
Hotel, gave dinner to the follow
ing old folks Wednesday: There
were present J. S. Galloway, age
20; Robert Adams, age rs; B. F
Niceley, age IS; Mrs. J. Fl. Ow.
ems, age 70; J. H. Owens, age 7e
and Mrs. Martha Carnelius, age
81. At this time it is almost inn
possible to get a crowd together
of the ages they represent
Some carried their canes anC
one his crutches, and as we look
ed on this gathering it made
tears come il our eyes to thinl
so many of their comrads haC
gone; and only a few that repre-
sented these ages are permitted
to be witnesses.-Mrs. Roy Fen
wick and children have returned
from Lebanon after spending
few days with relatives at tina
place. Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Blacl
and children are visiting relative
at East Bcrnstadt this week.
F. l.. Thompson. of Mt. Vernon
the hustling salesman, was her
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

The cOlored fair held in Lex
ington last week had All immense
attendance from all surrounding
counties ard then sCme. The
streets of Lexington, Friday and
Saturday, were literally jamnea.
The capacity of passenger trains
leaving Saturday evening and
night was put to the limit. Two
big coaches going toward Somsr-
set carried 400 darkies on their
way homeward. The general be-
hayiOr of the fair attendants was
remarkably good on all occasions.
The writer left Winchester,
Friday last, by auto Lexington
that night by train to Danville.
By auto Saturday to Mt. Zenia
neighborhood where he visited two
of his sisters. Went to Stanford
by buggy for noon train to Mt.
Vernon, remained there half day
and iback to Clark county road
work.
On train Sunday up from Stan.
ford we met the veteran special
agent, Egbert Wallin, who hrs
been with the Queen and Crescent
road for many years, having his
headquarters at Danville. He is
today one among the most valued
employees of the line. All Rock
ROckcastle boys make good.
Some day soon the writer means
to give list of some of them but
can't promise to give all the
names as that would take up some
columns of the Signal.
The writer would be glad for
Reekcastle boys, and girls also,
who are now residents of other
counties OF States to send their
addresses, giving their voca-
tions, to him at Winchester, KY.
Temporary addresses). He
wishes to use them in a later ar
ticle to appear in Signal.
B4 U start abusing the neigh
bOrhood hadn't u better take a
little inventry and c what kind of
a neighbor U.R?
Came on night train via Livings-
ton to Winchester, Monday morn
ing. Searched the various build
ings, rain barrels, the yard and
pump house but couldn't find that
rascally reporter to the Signal
anywherer Wanted an explana-
ton of his threat made against
the Boone Way man thru last
Issue of Signal. Now it's more
than likely he will try to make it
appear that we "sneaded" thru
his stamping grounds" in the
dark to avoid a meeting with
him. We amt "skeered" and
are mighty brave-at a distance.
Saw Billy Fields and some
members of his family in their
big touring car in Stanford, Sun
day last.
| Was glad to learn that contract
had been let for matchmaking
Boone Way from Lincoln County
line to Livingston. Getting late
start in the rond building season
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

Was glad to learn that contract
had been let for matchmaking
Boone Way from Lincoln County
line to Livingston. Getting late
start in the rord building season,
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

Passenger traffic seems to have
increased since war opened. 1t
is difficult, at times, to lind even
standing room in some of the
coaches, night s1d day, on many
trains.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

Thel National Highways Asso-
citation, with head office in Wash
ington. DC, have favorably acted
upon and putting In force some
ideas and suggestions given the
Association by the writer.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

Met up with M. B. Mcclure, in
Lexington, a few days since
Clutch" is telegraphing for the
railroad there when not visiting a
young lady at Clay City.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

Engineer Caldwell has returned
from a trip to Wooton, Letcher
county, where he was sent to con-
consult with Miss Rose McCord
regarding some proposed bridges
and roads in that locality Miss
McCord is always to the forefront
in the good work pushing enter
prises and good movements for
the improvement and betterment
of conditions in localities wher.
ever she is residing or soiourning.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

r. l.. Collier was over last
week from Crab Orchard, having
work done at DR.. Myers dental
parIOrS.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

Were You ever able to locate
the hiding place of the restaurant
or hotel waiter when you desired
another dish or some additional
service rendered? Its beyond US.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07
WINCHESTER

|
WINCHESTER
By 81. NJ"
Nine wagon loads watermelons
were hauled into town Tuesday
morning.
r. L. Collier was over last
week from Crab Orchard, having
work done at DR.. Myers dental
parIOrs.
/ Met up with M. B. Mcclure, in
Lexington, a few days since
Clutch" is telegraphing for the
railroad there when not visiting a
young lady at Clay City.
There has not yet been adopted
a suitable word to designate d
telephone message or converse.
ton.
There are being built some
where in America two mammoth
airplanes. The outcome of their
action is being awaited with much
interest by the few who know of
their being in course of con-
struction.
A Mt. Vernon canvasser will
take the road at all early date for
the purpose of placing before
good roads people along Boone
Way, Dixie Highway and Midland
Trail, the big new map of Zen
lucky. which shows all these high
ways very prominently.
On my return to Winchester,
Monday morning, l found wait
ing a special delivery letter and a
telegram from our good friend,
Will Jones, of the New York
detective force, saying he would
stop off a few hours with the
writer Sunday, while on his way
to visit his old Rockcastle home
and friends. missed him, was
in Mt. Vernon on that date. Will
see him on his return trip north.
Was in DanVille, Saturday last,
to meet an old friend ] w. Slavin
of Thompson. Texas, who had
been called there by telegram tc
attend important business affairs.
President william GOOdall Frost
of Berea College. had splendid
article on the battle of Richmond
Dixie Highway and early days Of
| Boone and Clay, in Madison and
Rockcastle COMMITTEES, in the Aug
ust number of the Richmond IVA.
MOtorlst
Capt. Sam M. Boone has pre-
| sented the writer with smokers
set including a cigar ash anC
match holder of neat design.
Had nice inspection trip Fri
day last with Division Engineer
Caldwell and County Enginee
Davis of LEXINGTON in the latter's
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07
By 81. NJ

Nine wagon loads watermelons
were hauled into town Tuesday
morning.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

There has not yet been adopted
a suitable word to designate d
telephone message or converse.
ton.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

We hear complaints on the
Rockcastle-that puts on
two successful fairs, yet there
are a few of the citizens In her
borders - mighty few - we are
glad to say - who would be glad
to see both make failures. People
of that caliber are of little benefit
in the community i'll whish they
claim citizenship.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

Saw Billy Fields and some
members of his family in their
big touring car in Stanford, Sun
day last.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

There are being built some
where in America two mammoth
airplanes. The outcome of their
action is being awaited with much
interest by the few who know of
their being in course of con-
Struction.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

Had nice inspection trip Fri
day last with Division Engineer
Caldwell and County Engineer
Davis, of Lexington. in the latter's
big touring car, over a good num-
Der of the Bourbon and Fayette
roads. Fayette has a good mile
age of asphalt and IS putting down
more. The reconstructed r, adj
are costing from 81, 900 to $1,000
per mile. The road from Lexing.
ton to Clark county line with gov
eminent and State aid will cost
from Sc, 1000 to $4,000 per mile.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

, of course, no great amount of
1 this work can be done before
winter. The process of putting
metal on the road is necessarily
slow. much slower than nine tenths
of the people are aware Of. There
will naturally arise more or less
impotence among citizens who
don't understand why work
shouldn't proceed much faster.
OF course some contractors are
faSters than others. 1t is be-
lieved the contractor on this Job
will use every effort to push the
work to the earliest possible I'm
ish. It's big job and it is going
to take time. Don't lose patience
and throw in way any hindrances
by criticism which might hinder
instead of helping the work along.
Criticism, given in the right
way is often helpful. Do your
bit in the encouragement of this
big and far reaching undertaking.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

Rev. J. N Ruddy, of Mlddles
boro. has been holding a series oil
interesting services at Central
Baptist church, Winchester. A
neat sum was subscribed to a
fund for use in the vocational
school at Middlesboro.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-09-07

Capt. Sam M. Boone has pre-
sented the writer with smokers
set including a cigar ash and
match holder of neat design.
Evening journal., 1917-10-12
another FLOOD
OF OBJECTIONS
IN STOCK TALLY
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Of the plaintiffs, Mrs. Alfred I. dupont,
William dupont and the F. G. dupont
estate voting in favor Of the resolution
and in support OF the contentious Of
Alfred !. dupont and his associates.
While the official count has not been
completed. the defendants claim that
there were 1920 stockholders who
voted against the resolution and in sup
port OF Pierre $. dupont and his as
sociates, as against 100 stockholders
voting for Alfred l. dupont, and that
of 22g Dos shares of stock not actively
connected with the plaintiffs or owned
by defendants, 2l6 $50 shares were
voted in support of Pierre S. DUPONT
and his associates as against lO,0O6
shares in favor of the resolution and in
support Of the contentious Of Alfred L.
DUPONT and his associates.
Pierre 5. duPonts personal ballot
voted %, i29 shares against the resolu-
tion and when It was read by Judge
Hastings, Mr.. Glasgow objected TO the
receipt or counting Of this ballot, on
the ground that Pierre S. dupont Is one
Of the defendants against whom this
decree runs. and is a person in the mat
ter referred to in the resolution sucn as
TO Justify the receiving or counting Of
this ballot"
The stock voted by Henry +. dupont
was objected 10 by Mr.. Glasgow be-
cause the stockholder is so related in
business and kindship 10 the defen-
dants as to Justify the objection" Mr.
dupont had been dismissed as one of
the defendants in the case by Judge
! Thompson.
The first ballot that Special Master
! Hastings has refused TO count was
that voting i26,62S shares Of stock Of
the dupont Securities Company. for
merly owned by r. c. dupont and now
held by the dupont Securities Company
the subject Of dispute In the case.
Evening journal., 1917-10-12
sussex Youth Held ON
FALSE AFFIDAVIT CHARGE

United states Marshal Fairy ycster-
day afternoon arrested Oscar William
McGce. OF Lcwcs Cross Roads, Sussex
county, on the charge OF making a false
ailldavit for the purpose Of securing
exemption from the military draft.
When arraigned before United states
Commissioner Mahaffy, McGce is alleged
TO have admitted making an onldavit
TO statement which was flled with
the exemption board at Georgetown.
that he had been married In Baltimore
ON August 4. 1916. when as matter OF
fact he had not been married until
August &. 1917.
McGee was held under $500 bail for
his appearance before the next term
OF the district court.
Evening journal., 1917-10-12

Mr.. Glasgow objected 20 it ION the REQ
ord OF the cause among other
things. ...--
"The ballot viii be returned 10 the
court and OF course. under the decree.
Will not be counted" Mr.. Hastings
ruled.
The dupont Securities Company also
voted 56,372 shares, not the subject Of
dispute in the case, which also was
protested by Mr.. Glasgow for the plain
tlffs.
Another ballot was objected because
Evening journal., 1917-10-12

II was that OF "the sister Of the wife Of
a stockholder OF the Hercules Powder
Company, in which the dupont COM
pany owns stock"
Another ballot was objected TO by Mr..
Glasgow because 10 was voted by the
'wife OF an employe Of the company
who is under the domination OF the de-
fendants."
objection also was made TO counting
stock voted ny the mother OF the wife
Of one OF the defendants.
Evening journal., 1917-10-12
TRANSPORTATION.
WILSON LINE

Schedule in Effect Monday. Oct. /, 1917.
WILMINGTON-PH ROUTE.
Leave Fourth street wharf, Wilmin gton,
for Philadelphia at 7.3O. o. 90. 10 80 A.
NJ. 1.3O. LOO. Ais and z 90 p. NJ.
Leave Chestnut Street Wharf. Philsdel.
phia for Wilmington. at 7.3O. 10. 80 A.
NJ, 2 o'clock noon; 1.3o. AIS. 600 and
ALL BOATS STOP AT CHESTER.
Last car connecting with boat leaves
Fourth and Market streets 10 minutes be.
fore boat time.
Fares-Daily, including Saturdays. Sun.
days and holidays, between Wilmington and
philadelphia. one way. Csc; excursion
ticket, 4Oc.
Between Wilmington and Chester. one
WAY 15c; excursion ticket 25c.
GTON-PENNSGROVE ROUTE.
Leave Wilmington o. 30. 7. 90. g 90, .. 90
10. 90. IL, 90 A, NJ, II o'clock noon. l %.
9 90. 10. 90. IL 90 and IL. 90 P. NJ.
Leave Pennsgrove st 800. tbs. 500, 900
1000. 100 q m, Ia o'clock noon, /. 90
ais. 500. 400. S. 90, 8 90. 7 90. 8. oo
90. 1918. 90 and 1900 p. NJ.
Evening journal., 1917-10-12
WOMEN RECEIVE rood CARDS.

HOUSEWIVES In This city who Joined
the Hoover Conservation OF Food Army
some months ago are receiving the pla-
cards which are 10 be displayed from
the windows Of their homes. The cards
are being sent by mail.
Evening journal., 1917-10-12
\ SANITARY WORKERS.

M k KELTER-sANrTAKY. oDoR.
W. LESS EXCAVATING.
Once, s, W Cor Fourth aud West sts
ID a A. Phone. 5118. act21-n.
seDt2l-sn. A. NJ. JACoBY. Prop.
Evening journal., 1917-10-12
Raknrs

Bakers and confectioners come un-
der a favorable ruling this week and
the Want Ads will bring them good
returns.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. II2.

Approved February 90 1917.
An Act to establish a Text Book Com
mission and provide for uniform sys-
tenn of text books in common schools.
Act creates State Text Book Commits
sion consisting of the Governor, Super
intendent of Public Instruction. one
lawyer, one business man and five
teachers of recognized ability The
duty of said commission is to select and
adopt a uniform series of books in all
public grade schools of the state. Said
commission is authorized to advertise
for and receive bids and select such
books as will in their discretion accom-
plish the purposes of this Act Coun-
ties now under uniformity required to
terminate present text book contracts
to come under State Uniformity series
and shall be entitled to exchange
prices under this Act. One Text Book
Depository shall be established in each
county for sale and distribution of said
books. Act provides that the retail or
contract price Of every book sold shall
be printed on the back or inside cover
thereof, together with the exchange
price between old and new books of the
same grade. Provides also that any
school district In the state may vote
for free text books at any annual
school election. and If carried, the
School Board shall purchase the adopt
ed books of the contractor at whole
sale price and furnish said books free
for the use of pupils. said books TO re-
main the property OF the school dis
trict Provides for penalty and viola
tion of any of the provisions OF THIS
Act.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT No. 1873.


Approved February %, 1911
Act provides for Game and Fish
Commission and for protection OF game.
FISH and fur bearing animals of the
state and to regulate killing and talk
ing of same.
Act authorizes Governor to appoint
commission Of five members for a term
Of four years. Commissioners to serve
without pay, but allowed actual trav-
cling expenses. They are permitted TO
ride upon free passes OF the railroads.
Act provides that the commission shall
euperfntend and enforce all laws reg
ulating the protection of fish. game and
fur bearing animals and other wild life
in this state, and shall adopt ways anc
means to conserve and proga gate same
and pay expenses out of any surplus
in hands of state Treasurer after pay
ment of salaries and other necessary
expenses. Shall also regulate shipment
Of game from the state for propa ga
ton purposes. The commission shall
appoint a secretary and delegate to him
such duties as they think necessary
he issued all licenses with reference -
FISH and game in the state. and shall
keep complete records OF the acts Of
the commission and report To the Gov
ernor annually. The commission may
delegate to the circuit clerks of the
state the authority TO Issue licenses
provided for in this Act upon blanks
furnished by the commission The
commission may appoint such gam
wardens as they think necessary -
Act regulates all license fees to be
charged both residents and non-resf
s-,lte ere nffrfV Driviie~.e ~ hunt an
f~a under this Law: also nrescrih~.
this law. Act creates Came and Fish
r'una Al aurs received FROM licenses
fines. etc, are 10 be paid into the state
treasury and credited to the Game and
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21

whether for municipal, county, state OF
other o, CO.. He may cause notice of
his candidacy to be published in a
newspaper and may secure the circula-
ton of a petition for his nomination
but he shall not personally circulate
such petition, nor by writing or other
wise solicit anyone to support or vote
for him. He shall not expend or prom
Use any money, office, employment or
other thing of value to secure his nom
nation or election, but he NAV answer
such inquiries as may be put to him
and may declare his position publicly
on matters OF public interest either by
addressing public meetings or by writ
ten statements for newspaper publica-
ton or general circulation" Violation
of this provision disqualifies him from
holding office and person receiving the
next highest vote shall be entitled te
the office. Act provides city clerk shall
have primary ballots printed in accord
ance with the general laws of the state
except that said primary shailasS non
partisan and said ballot shall contain
neither party designation nor any mark
whatever; and upon said ballots the
names OF the candidates shall be ar
ranged alphabetically" Act provides
for contest in elections. Act limits sal
airy of mayor to 81 600 and salary OF
commit ssioners to $500 per annum IN
less otherwise provided by law. Mayor
and commissioners authorized to elect
city manager, whose duties are pre-
coed $1,000 per annum. Act provides
for initiation OF any measure upon n
petition of rs per centum of the quail
fed electors in which case the CITY
commission shall first pass said ordi-
nance without alterat ton within 20 DAYS
or the city commission shall proceed
to call special election submitting
same to the people. Act provides thai
not more than 10 measures shall be in
itiated at any one time Also provides
that no Act initiated by the voters shall
be repealed or amended except by vote
OF the people. Act provides for refer
endum in regard to an yordinance upon
a petition of rs per cent of the entire
vote. Act also authorizes recall of any
elective officer upon a petition signed
by at least 35 per centum of the entire
vote.
Act provides that any candidate shall
at least two full days next preceding
the primary election and two full DAYS
next preceding the general election
publish in a newspaper of general cir
culation in the city and file with the
city clerk a sworn statement of such
expenditures, expenses and promises Of
expenses and three days after each
primary election and three days after
each general election publish a like
statment of such expenses and expendi-
lures. Act fixes penalty for failure to
comply with any of provisions of this
Act
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21

All No. J3s
AnDrnXad EahrI1arV 6 1Q1

Approved February s. 1917.
An Act to provide for the creation
of a commission for the removal or
adult illiteracy in Arkansas. to be
known as the Arkansas Illiteracy Com
mission. Act provides that the said
commission shall be composed of State
superintendent OF Public Instruction
and eight other persons. both men and
women, to be appointed by the Cover
nor. Duty of said commission to col
lect data looking to more detailed
knowledge and true conditions in re-
gard to adult illiteracy in the state.
Act makes no appropriation of any
funds. Said commission TO expend any
funds which may come into its hands
from any other source. and shall REIN
burse themselves out of such funds
only.