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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-19
Misses GoUns, 49c

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small ruffie around neck and
sleeves. Sizes IA and 16 years.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-19

Lieut.. J. Stuart Allen of Princess
Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry has
been secured as head of the military
instruction at the University OF North
Carolina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-19
Envelope Chemise, 69c

OF soft-finish muslin. with
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Women's CSC GoUns,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-19

Sixteen-button- length Pure Mi
lanese Silk Gloves, of superior
quality, in black and white. at this
big saving tomorrow. The guar
antee ticket with every pair in
sures the wearing quality and
means that the finger tips will out
wear the gloves.
Goldenberg's-Ffrst Floor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
Personals

Mrs. Edward Boyd of Denison, Tex,
arrived Saturday for a visit with her
mother, Mrs. A. ]. McDougle.
Miss Mamie Busby of East Front
street is spending few days with
relatives and friends in California, Ky.
Col. L. A. Robinson has returned to
his home on West Second street after
spending several weeks in Florida.
Mrs. Cora A. Peddicord returned to
her home on Sutton street Saturday
after spending few days in Cincin-
natl.
Mrs. P. l.. Dmmitt returned to her
home in Millersburg Saturday after
spending several days with friends in
this city.
Mrs. Henry Royse returned to her
home on East Second street Saturday
after visit with relatives in Day.
ton, Ohio.
Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Campbell have
returned to their home on West Third
street after visit with relatives in
COvlngton.
Mr. and Mrs Gordon |. Poe of Gov
ington, spent Sunday with the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Roe Stevens, OF
Commerce street.
Miss Lucy Wilson has returned tC
her home on Limestone street after
attending the funeral of Mrs. Mary
Cady Grant in Cincinnati.
Hon. Harry P. Purnell, who has
been attending the special session Of
the Kentucky State Legislature, in
Frankfort, spent Saturday and Sun.
day at home.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
MARRIED IN LOUISVILLE
DIR. Charles McClanahan Of This City
and Miss Rose Parent Of the
Falls City Wed There
On Saturday.

An announcement that will doubt
less cause q great deal Of interest to
the citizens of Maysville is the mar
riage of DR.. Charles W. McClanahan
of this city and Miss Rose Parent OF
Louisville in the latter city on Satur-
day. The wedding was very quiet
one on account OF the illness Of the
brides grandmother. Following the
ceremony the couple returned to this
city where they will make their home.
DR.. Mechanism has been practic-
ing as physician for only a few
months but in that time has built up
an excellent practice and Is regarded
as a coming leader in his profession.
He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. B. p.
McClanahan of West Second street
and is a popular young man.
The bride is a very attractive and
accomplished young lady and is
acknowledged as one Of the leaders
of her set in Louisville.
The Ledger wishes the couple much
success and happiness in their mar
ried life.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
JOHN b. FURLONG

In today's issue of the Ledger will
be found the announcement of Mr.
John B. Furlong as a candidate for
the Office of Jailer, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primary to be
held next August. Mr.. Furlong is one
of the best and most favorably known
citizens of the county. Viewed from
any standpoint his record is good
Politically most consistent Demo-
crat. He has only once asked his par
ty for an office and that was in 1889
when he was candidate for the NOM
ination for County Assessor, but was
defeated by the Mr.. J. c. Everett.
Should Mr.. Furlong succeed to the Of
fee of Jailer, the good people of Ma
son county can rest assured that its
affairs will be administrated in a most
satisfactory manner.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
BEULAH BUCK QUARTET

One of the features of the program
20 be given on the Maysville lyceum
course Tuesday evening, February 90,
is sketch, 1.-THE Old Melodeon." In
it the four members of the Beulah
Buck Quartet appear in beautiful
gowns of the Colonial period. They
sing many of the old familiar songs
that will live forever.
Members of this widely known sing
ing organization which is now touring
for the ninth consecutive year, are
Beulah Buck, manager, reader and
second soprano; Helen Wait, first So
prano and accompanied; Wilma Whit
acre, first contralto; and Isabel Will
ley, second contralto. The Lincoln
(Nebraska) State Journal says: 1.-THE
Quartet more than delighted"
Reserved seats at Williams Drug
Store.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
POCAHONTAS

The chief musical feature of thu
High School this year is the Comic
Operetta, "Pocahontas. Which viii
be given Wednesday, February 81, IL
the High School auditorium. More
than so High School students have
parts as principals or in the choruses
In addition to plenty of beautiful
catchy music rendered by the best
talent in the High School, there is g
very interesting narrative of spoken
parts. The song and story combine
to make the operetta extremely in
teresting with considerable humor in.
terspersed.
The admission is 25 and 35 cents
Reserved seats 10 cents extra at Will
liams drug store.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
SUES FOR DIVORCE

The Cincinnati Enquirer says: Man,
ing her niece, Grace Bradford, who
is but q years old, and alleging he
has been too friendly with the girl and
has been travelling about with her
registering her at hotels as his wife,
Grace Hopes, is suing for alimony
from James Hopes, $40 Main ave-
nue., Elmwood Place. plumber, and is
seeking custody of their minor chill
dren.
Mrs. Hopes says they were mar
ried at Aberdeen, Ohio, March 6, 1892
They have four children, the eldest q
and the youngest 10 years old. She
charges cruelty, declaring Hopes
beat her November 30, and that he left
her December 10. Hopes owns two
pieces of property in Elmwood and
had an automobile, she says, but de-
clares he transferred the machine De-
cember 5 last to August Hopes for
81.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
WILL MOVE QUARTERS

The Chamber of Commerce will,
within the next few weeks, remove to
the store recently vacated by Mr.. Har-
ry Taylor, who used the building as
bookstore. Plans have been made
for the arrangements in the interior
of the building and carpenters and
painters are now busy preparing the
place for occupancy by the Chamber
OF Commerce.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
NOTICE

To the public: Having retired from
the firm of NJ. f. Coughlin & Co.,
beg to take this opportunity of thank
ing my many friends and patrons for
the patronage. and the many favors
which they extended me during my
business activities in said firm, and to
request persons owing me or the said
firm to kindly call at my offices, suite
Nos. 6 and I, over the Farmers &
Traders Bank, and settle their ac-
counts, and any persons having
claims against said firm of M. F.
Coughlin & Co., will kindly present
same for payment.
f15-tf NJ. F. COUGHLIN.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26,

MONDAY. FEBRUARY 26,
at 10 o'clock Il. M, the following de-
: ."ibcd property: old brood mare; l
coming yearling colt; three-year-old
bay horse, broken; | four-year-old bay
horse, well broken and a splendid
driver; four-year-old bay mare, well
broken and splendid driver; / pair
seven year-old work mules; l Hol-
stein Jersey COW; calf; 2 Poland
China shoats; l Poland China SOW, to
farrow March 20; Poland China
sow, bred; fine Poland China Boar !;
4 two-year-Old steers; 20 hives of
bees; l "Old Hickory" wagon; l six
H. p Gas Engine, with buhrs, crusher
and cutoff saw; sets of harness,
Mike Brown make; moving machine,
hay rake, sulky pillow, sulky breaking
pillow, disc harrow, sled, hand plows
and other necessary farming imple-
ments. Feather beds, household and
kitchen furniture.
TERMS-$10 and under, cash; over
this amount, nine months time, note
and approved security, negotiable and
payable at the State National Bank,
Maysville, Ky.
G. W. HOOK,
H. c. HAWKINS, Auctioneer. 19-6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
l2KIllR('H
ANOIfS

The First M. T.. Church, South, OBJ.
served Sunday School Day yesterday
Mr.. Clarence Nugent, one Of the State
Sunday School workers being present
Mr.. Nugent gave splendid address
The attendance of the school came VI
on account of the observance Of the
day.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
COLD WAVE DID NOT COME

The cold wave predicted by the
Weather Bureau for today has not yet
arrived here and we hope that it will
not. A light rain fell for about an
hour yesterday morning but the prom
ised cold wave did not arrive The air
is balmy and spring-like this morning
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

The Maysville Baraca Glass of the
Baptist Church beat the Paris Baraca
IN the second Sunday Of the contest
by the score of ~. Paris beat the
first Sunday by H. leaving that city
Leading by 2.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
NORTH MIDDLETOWN MAN KILLS
SELF; WILL BE BURIED HERE

North Middletown, KY, February II
-Yancey Case, 4S years old, shot him
self at 4 o'clock this morning with a
3S-calibre revolver and died immedi-
ately afterward. Bad health is thought
to have been the cause.
Mr.. Case was at the home of Harry
Wells at Shakespeare, having been
separated from his wife, Mrs. Mamie
Rosa Quinn, of Mason county. He was
manager of part of the works on the
Ed Lumis farm near North Middle
town.
The body will be buried in the Mays
vile Cemetery today There will be
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

After testing his II COWS through a
cow-testing association, a Nebraska
farmer sold7 and received more prof.
IT. from the 10 remaining animals than
he had received formerly from the
whole herd.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

The third Of the series of sermons
on "Sin" being delivered by the Rev.
S. X. Hunt, pastor of the Third Street
NJ Il. Church, was heard last evening.
The subject was the objectionable
SIM" 1t was very well handled.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

The class contest in the Christian
Church between the Mems and Wo-
mems classes is proving very interest
ing. To date the ladies' are leading.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
RETURNED TO NASHVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Rowland of
Philadelphia, former residents of this
city, will relocate here. Mr.. How
land has been here for some time but
Mrs Rowland did not arrive until
Saturday afternoon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
COUNTY COURT

In the Mason County Court Satur-
day the inventory and appraisement
of the personal estate of Daniel Nor
ris, deceased, was produced in court
and filed and ordered to be recorded
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
M A x RI AGES
Campbell.

Mr.. Paris Cracraft, ~, and Miss
Clara B. Campbell, 81, both of Sar-
dis were married in this city Saturday
by County Judge W. Fl. Rice.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
BRYANT WASHBURN IN "SKIN
NER'S DRESS SUIT"

Is the special attraction at the Pas
time this afternoon and night Don't
miss it.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
WANTED
HELP WANTED

WANTED - Three neat appearing
young men to call on and advertise
for Retail Grocers. Call for Mr..
Williams at Mrs. A. T. Hunters,
Government street, next to Post
office.
MALE HELP WANTED-COLORE
man agent. Big tailoring society.
Emblem button free. Box $3.50,
Chicago.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
OUR COLORED CITIZENS

Regular meeting of Pride of Mason
Lodge No 70 X. of p. tonight at 1880
O'Clock. All members are requested
to attend.
EMMITT PAYNE, G. C.
w. G. Patton, X. of r. & 8.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
PUBLIC SALE

Ea' ing sold my farm, Maplewood,
enc nile South of Sprngdale, Mason
County, KY, will offer at public sale,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
DOwney-COx

Mr.. John s. Cox, and Miss Maggie
Downey of Trinity, KY, were granted
a license to wed by County Clerk j
j. Owens Saturday. They will be mar.
ried in this city today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

In Police Court Saturday Orville
Pollitt was fined $3.50 for being drunk
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19
FOR RENT
LOST '

LOST-Just a bunch of keys, with the
owners name thereon. Lost about
the Postofiice or between there and
the First Standard Bank. Return to
the office of the owner in the First
Standard Bank and receive reward
f19-1wk
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-19

observation-disclosures about C. & o. de-
pot Sunday afternoon containing
railroad ticket and Sc in money,
Finder please return to 20 East
Fifth street and receive reward.
Mrs. Lutte Hayes. f19-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-24
MEDICINES, LIKE MEN,
HAVE CHARACTER

From their fine outward appear
dnee, through the various elements
Of strength that 60 TO make mp the
standing of a remedy, including the
final and absolute tcst-docs it
"make good"l-docs it curc7-
Hoods Sarsaparilla and Pcptron
Pills conclusiycly prove every day
that they are medicines Of the high
est character.
Hoods SarsaparilIa originated in
q physician 's successful prescription.
Pcr,iron Pills, named from pcp-in
and ron, include also nux and other
valuable touIcs.
For scrotula, eczema, humors,
hoils, pimplus and other cruruons
for loss of appetite, indigestion and
~ arrsa-tor kidney and liver
trogb.g.-lor loss of appetite. That
tired tcolue-ior bra.n-fur, nerve
cyhau.tou aucmia and poor, Thin
blood Hood S SarsaparIla and
Poptrou Pills make the ideal course
OF medicine, the former TO be taken
before meals, the latter after.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
DANGER OF WAR WITH
GERMANY STILL PRESENT

WASHINGTON Feb "a state department official message
today Gerard had to Berne another
sage said that he would leave soon.
Previously message had indicating that the German
government delaying his transportation until 1T knew that
Count Bernstor had been satisfactorily passed. while still
another message there difficulty and that all
being arranged agreeably.
This conflict reports puzzled officials though they said the
latest report matters adjusting themselves
and that Gerard would be quitting Germany very soon
At any rate officials did believe there would be more than
a temporary check to Gerard's home coming.
message saying Gerard in Berne received from
Ambassador Madrid but in of previous conflicting
messages the department Wizards information was
accurate.
Willard had been asked to communicate with Gerard III Be-
lin He replied had received from Bene signed
Gerard and asked should forward the communication the
state requested there Gerard be IN Berne but
is suggested department that embassy atache may
have gone ahead ambassador and sent the to Mad
rid signing Grards The state department has now cabed
to the American at Berne asking Gerard there
The United States we'll within the danger 2one of
relations with Germany.
No indication Forthcoming that the imperial government
intends modifying the submarine which brought the
break In view of Foreign Secretary Zmmeman utterance Off
cas here believe Germany will through to the end with her
U-bOat campaign
The general situation described today being the
Saturday when the President went to Congress and no
fed the world of the break.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
WALL STREET READY
TO RAISE WAR FUNDS

Everywhere in Wall street
yesterday was heard the conf
dent statement that there would
be earnest cooperation in every
financial center with the Presi-
dent and the Secretary of the
Treasury in any plans they may
make for putting the country on
a war footing.
The Secretary has not COM
municated to the New York
banks any suggestion as to what
he intends to do to raise the ne
cessary funds, but it is general
ly believed that bonds to the
amount of from S500,000,00O to
S1,OOO,O00,OOO will be offered for
sale the moment was is declared.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
VATICAN SUFFERS
FROM U-BOAT PLAN

MILAN, Feb. 9. - The rela-
tions of the Vatican with the
American Catholic Church, ac-
cording to the Secolo, is serious
ly affected and almost prevent
ed by the German blockade no
tice, and protest has been made
to the Nuncios at Munich and
Vienna.
In Vatican circles it is said
that the Vienna Government
has replied that liberty of COM
munication will remain assured
for letters between the Pope
and the Cardinals, and also for
the Vatican diplomatic pouch.
The Secolo says the Vatican
considers the blockade will be
the cause of material damage
through interference with the
tribute of "Peter's Pence" !,
which lately has fallen off in
Europe and was being gener-
ously supplemented by Catholics
in the United States.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
ASKS POWER TO AVERT
ANOTHER PAPER CRISIS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. =
The Federal Trade Commission
will ask congress for ample pow
er to prevent a future recur-
renee of the recent crisis in the
white paper supply. The COM
mission finished a report on its
several months investigation to-
day, and will present it to Con-
gress Monday. The report re-
views the situation at great
length, and asserts that if suffi-
cient power is given the commits
sion it can prevent further
shortages and excessively high
prices.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
SELLS 500 BUSHELS OF
POTATOES AT So EACH

John M. Malcolm of White
township sold during the last
week to A. LaMantia & Bros,
the Philadelphia street fruit
dealers, over 500 bushels of po-
tatoes at 81 per bushel.
Mr.. Malcolm harvested over
800 bushels of potatoes last sea-
son, all the tubers being of the
Sir Walter Raleigh variety.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
CLEARFIELD COUNTY
LICENSES GRANTED

CLEARFIELD, Feb. 9. -
Judge Bell has disposed Of four
more of the licenses of Clearfeld
county which have been pending
since license court, January Is.
The Judge has granted the ap-
plication of S. A. Nelson House,
Dubois, and the breweries of
Dubois, Clearield and Biglers.
There still remain 16 whole
sale applications and about a
dozen retail applications which
have been held over, some until
April 1, and others until May /.
On the Dubois side of the
mountains but two licenses have
been granted, the Nelson House
at Dubois, and Evergreen hotel,
at Falls Greek. In Dubois, where
there have been II hotel licenses
but one license has been grant
ed, the others being held up
either because of law or court
ruling violations. The prospects
are that during the month of
April there will be but one retail
license in the town.
The list stands "A granted, 16
refused and SO held up or contin-
ued.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
County Commissioners to
Hand Out Liquor Licenses
If This Bill Becomes Law

HARRISBURG Feb 6-Three bills materially change the
Pennsylvania liquor laws introduced in the Senate today
in addition to a prohibition amendment.
bill offered by Senator Croft Montgomery, would take the
of granting liquor licenses from the pleas courts
and place under the jurisdiction of county commissioners 1t
provides that the number of retail licenses shall exceed
for each 1000 inhabitants in any city, borough township in
county, but licenses effect shall not be revoked through
population restriction Petitions and all other
procedure required must be.carred through the agency
of the county commissioners
Senator r. E. Smith, introduced a county local option
providing for election petition of "a of the
qualified electors of county, determine whether licenses
should be granted the county Elections be held periods
of three years.
Senator W. Snyder Blair introduced bill prohibiting the
manufacture sae exchange ordering giving away furnishing
otherwise dspong Of having possession with intent to
sell give away alcoholic beverages containing oneha of
cent of alcohol The bill provides for the law become
effective January 1913 and includes all patented medicines
containing than the limited amount of alcohol The max
of wine and cider for home is allowed but not the
acte and sale of grain wood alcohol Penalties of from 500
$500 fine and Imprisonment in jail from 80 to 60 days pro
vided
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
America Almost Alone In Rupture With Germany
U-BOat Sinks Liner, 13 Other Ships Reported Lost
COMPANY F GETS ORDER
To BE IN READINESS

Charles L. Mcan commander of Company F. Tenth Infan
try OF this city, has received special communication from Ad
Gen. Thomas Stewart to get the local all readiness
depart for at short notice and be ready the mob
zaon which will take place Immediately the declaration of
war is made.
The Indiana Company here comprises about 80 weained
and equipped guardsmen already outted with clothing Shoes
and in fact all the articles for actual warfare All
the articles each mans kit will be given inspection
that they in perfect condition. and already the
bers of the have been notified readiness
spOnd to a call at any time.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
UNNATURALIZED GERMAN
SAILORS ARE DISCHARGED

GALVESTON, Tex, Feb. g.
All sailors of German birth not
having full naturalization pap
ers have been discharged from
the coast guard cutter Conan
che. It is understood here the
same step has been ordered on
all vessels OF the American navy
and related services. The men
discharged here held intention
papers.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
FORMER INDIANA GIRL
MOTHER OF TRIPLETS
THREE CHUBBY GIRLS

Mrs. George Worden of Brad
lord, who before her marriage
was Miss Anna Runge of this
place, is the mother of triplets.
The mother and children are do
ing nicely. The babies we're
named and weighed. No. 1 was
christened Wilhelma ruth. She
weighed four and one-half lbs.
No. 2 IS Hazel Henrietta, five lbs.
No. 3 is Georgia Anna, and she
weighs four pounds.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
GERARD IS REPORTED
DETAINED AT POST TILL
BERNSTORFF QUITS U. S.

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 9. = 1t
is officially stated that James w.
Gerard, the American Ambassa-
dor to Germany, will not be al
lowed to leave Berlin until the
German Government is satisfied
as to the treatment of Count
Won Bernstorff, the retiring Ger
man Ambassador at Washington
by the American Government.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
SUPPORT BILL FOR 100
SUBMARINES

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. =
Republican Senators in caucus
today decided to support the
Poindexter bill providing for i'm
mediate construction of 100 sub
marines for the protection of
the coast.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-02-10
Rush for
Citizenship

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 8.-All rec
ords in the Pittsburgh naturalization
office were broken today when 1O7
men of foreign birth applied for
their first citizenship papers. Of
this lumber 81 of the applicants
were subjects of Austro-Hungary
and 81 were German born.