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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
FINED $50 AND COSTS

In Squire Bauer's Court yesterday
afternoon Wesley Lane was fined $50
and costs for pointing a deadly weap-
on at another. Lane claimed that the
gun was unloaded and on account of
missing piece it was useless. He
claimed that he did not point the
weapon at any one but had it along
as a persuader.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
PROBABLY LAST GAME

The last game of the basketball sea-
son of the Maysville High School VIII
probably be played Friday night whe n
the girls team will go to Flemingsbucs
to engage with the five in that place.
Two games were to have been played
with Fort Thomas, but they will pro-
badly be called off on account of I'M
satisfactory arrangements.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
WILL PROBATED

In the Mason County Court yester-
day paper bearing the date of April Is,
1910, and purporting to be the last
will and testament of Mary e. McIn-
tire was produced in court and order
ed filed. The due execution of the
paper was proven by the testimony OF
p. N. BLACKBERRY and c. II. Lee, Jr.,
and admitted to probate.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
RECEIVED BAD FRIGHT

Z" Miss Emma Schwartz. a bookkceper
at tho Maysville Cotton Mills, re-
oeived q very bad scare yesterday
morning while on her way TO work
When at the corner OF Short and West
Second streets part of an arm on
pole belonging to the telephone COM
pany snapped falling with several
wires to the ground. The broken arm
landing only few feet from Miss
Schwartz and needless to say she was
very much frightened A number Of
telephones In the West End of the
city were out OF commission all day.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
SEVERAL WILL BE PAINTED

On account of the fact that the new
headquarters Of the Chamber of Com
merce are to be repainted and re-
decorated, all of the business houses
on this square with the exception OF
one will repainted within the next few
weeks. This will make the square
one of the most attractive along the
strnpt
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
PRAYER MEETING

Regular weekly prayer meeting SER
vices at the Third Street NJ. e. Church
this evening 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 choir will practice Immediately
following this service.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
ASKED FOR DIVORCE

In the Mason Circuit Court yester-
day suit was filed by Mrs. Josie Allen
against her husband, Grover Allen for
divorce. She alleges cruel and in
human treatment and asks for the
custody of their child. The plaintiff
is represented by Hon. F. p ODon-
nell.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Holds Its Regular Monthly Session In
the High School Building Last
Evening and Transacts Some
Important Business.

A meeting of the Board of Education
Of the Maysvile Public Schools was
held last evening in the High School
building, Messrs. Browning, Richard
son, Cochran, Matthews, Key, Clarke
and Miles being present.
Treasurer Cochran reported a bal
ance of $9,O96.31 in the general fun.
A report was read before the Board
of the work done by Miss Frances
Geisel who was elected as domestic
science teacher at the last meeting.
The report showed that Miss Geisel
had the work very much in hand and
the members of the Board were well
pleased with her work.
Superintendent Caplinger's report
was received.
Claims and accounts to the amount
Of $259.69 together with the salaries
of teachers and janitors were allow
ed.
The matter of purchasing safe to
store the records of the Board and
other valuable papers was discussed
to some length The matter was placed
In the hands of Mr.. II. NJ. Clarke for
investigation.
Mr.. Caplinger was asked by the
Board to produce the grades of the
members of the Senior Glass at the
April meeting night in order that the
Board may consider those who deserve
to receive diploma at the end of the
year.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mr.. Buckner Wallingford who is a
patient at the hospital, is reported to
have passed restless night.
Master Linwood Austin was operated
on yesterday at the hospital. He pass
ed through the operation nicely and
his many friends hope for his speedy
recovery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
NOTICE

To the public: Having retired from
the firm Of M. F. Coughlin C 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 Z, over the Farmers &
Traders Bank, and settle their &C.
counts, and any persons having
claims against said firm Of M. r.
Coughlin G Co., will kindly present
same for payment.
f15-tf NJ. F. CoUGHLIN.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
SELL PROPERTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Davidson have
sold through Mr.. Sherman Arm, real
estate dealer, their beautiful bunga-
low on East Fifth street to Mr.. and
Mrs. Simon Clarkson. They will give
possession about March Is. This is
one of the best homes In the city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
WILL GO TO BROOKSyILLE

The Dandy Dixie Minstrels troupe
will go to Brooksville on Saturday
night to give their show before the
residents of that town. The members
have been making quite hit where
ever they have gone and will doubt
less do the same in Brooksville.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
DOUBLE WEDDING

Mr.. John Forman and Miss Lettie
Hook and Mr.Alexander Forman and
Miss Lydia Johnson were married yes
terday by the Rev. ]. F. Ruggles, pas.
tor of the Forest Avenue M. e. Church
The grooms are brothers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01

Prof. Lewis b. Duke, teacher in the
Maysville High School, was confined
to his room in the Thomas Boarding
House on Bridge street with a very
severe case of the grippe.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
ATTENDED BANQUET

Mr.. J. Barbour Russell attended
the banquet in Cincinnati yesterday
given In honor of Roscoe Arbucles, the
famous movie comedian Arbuckles Is
now with the Paramount Picture Co
Col. Russell reports a fine time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
MARKETS.

NASHVILLE PRODUCE MARKET
Following are this mornings quota
tons OH country produce telephoned at
8 o'clock by the Il. l.. Manchester Pro.
l,on GH,,Nan,,.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
TWO FINED

Squire Bauer fined r. Curtis Lee
1918 yesterday for breach of the peace
and George Knowles IS for using Ian
guage calculated to provoke breach of
peace over a telephone.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
DAMAGED GOODS

Return engagement by popular re-
quest. Pastlmc Theater Tuesday
March O. Children under 10 years
OF age not admitted. Admission only
10 cents.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
OUR COLORED CITIZENS

Mr.. James Bradford, the second
hand clothing merchant of Front
street was in Cincinnati yesterday
making a big purchase Of second
hand clothing for his trade.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01

Rev. and Mrs. II. Kerr Taylor ar
rived in this city this morning to
spend several days before leav-
ing for China. They will be the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Holstein of West
Second street and Mr.. ]. ]. Wood and
family of Forest avenue.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01

Mrs. David Anderson and son, Buck
ner, are here at the bedside of her
father, Mr.. Buckner Wallingford, who
is very Ill.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01

CINCINNATI MARKET
GRAIN
Wheat-$2.00@2.O2.
COrn-$l.O61a @1.09.
Oats--62k@ 63c.
Rye-$1.53@1.54.
CATTLE
Butcher Steers-$9.75@10.00.
Shippers-$S.50@1O.50.
Heifers-$S.75@9.00.
Cows-$S.0O@850.
CALVES
Extra-$11.25611.50.
Fair to good-$10.00@11.25.
Common and large-$$5.00@800.
HOGS
Choice Packers and Butchers -
s13.7O@13.75.
'Stags-$S.O0@11.00.
Common to choice sows - $9.0OG
s12.75.
Light shippers-$12.5O@12.75.
Pigs-$9.0O@11.0O.
SHEEP
Sheep-s9.55@10.OO.
Lambs-$14.5O@14.65.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-01
Personals

County Judge w. II. Rice was a
business visitor in Cincinnati yester-
day.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
The Girl Who Fuses.

The fussy girl sat next MS in the car
this morning. And she fsssed and she
fussed and she fused. She settled her
self three times. hunched up her right
shoulder. took of her right glove and
patted her hair, pulled the back Of her
collar into shape, shrugged up her left
shoulder pulled Off her left glove and
patted her hair, pushed ber hat little
more 10 one side and put on both
gloves. patted her hair and crossed her
right ankle over her left, squared both
shoulders ana patted her hair, settled
herself in IA new position and pulled
her coat down at the waist, patted her
hair surveyed her nose in the tiny
glass at the bottom Of her bag and pat
ted her hair, pulled her hat wee oiI
more 70 one side and reversed her an
kles then began at the top OF her pro
gram and repeated lt.-Worcester Post
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

Although no Swiss Is legally liable
for military service until the year IN
which he reaches the age of twenty,
nevertheless a very large number OF
bows begin at the age Of twelve to
train as cadets and learn to carry and
use rifles and to drill. These boys are
supplied with their rifles by the gov
ernment. but keep them at home ana
are responsible for having them always
In proper condition Should n rifle be
found on inspection not to have been
properly cleaned the boys parents are
liable to a heavy fine, and should TINS
neglect occur second time the boy
may be punished by being dismissed
from the cadet corps, this naturally
being a disgrace from which every boy
sbrinks. These cadets all wear uni
forms. which are supplied by the par
ents or If the latter be in poor cir
cumstances. then by the cadet corp
association Some Of these Swiss CO
dets now have even light artillery.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
Liszt and Helgoland.

or Helgoland one has an unexpected
glimpse in Rudolf Lehmann's remi-
niscences. published over twenty years
ago.
The artist went to Helsoland In 1910
and found Liszt, the great pianist,
staying IN that most bracing OF wa
tering places-a barren rock some 100
feet high aud scarcely two miles IN cir
cumference In the midst OF the North
sea.
There were. besides Liszt half doz.
On well known people staying Ia Hell
goland. and Lehman calls IL this en-
chanted island" He says IL is formed
OF bright red sandstone, so soft that
the sea. washing away some OF It's
base. is dyed red for some distance
since Lord Salisbury ceded the little
island TO Germany at least f20OO0OW
were spent in fortifying Helgoland-
London Chronicle.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

The Filipino strikes me as unbear.
ably lazy. He has had roads built
for him. schools run for him. good gov
ernment and peace secured TO him and
an unusual measure Of confidence
placed In him He has graduated from
almost no clothes into spotless white.
with patent leather kicks" a clean
shirt and respiendent tie, 80 that be
looks like the swell member OF pair
OF black face comedians He has had
"sitting down" jobs created or discoy-
cred for him and has taken with re-
markable alacrity TO the ice cream soda
habit, Just like any other cultured be-
Ing. lie has learned 70 speak English
very well and has been trained into
a really good athlete. But, as far as
/ can see so far, he Is not much chang,
ed since the days when he dawdled
into school. followed by servant e
carry his books and Ink bottle. doub'
very much whether he will work as
hard or as intelligently 20 make some
thing OF himself and the islands a'
4 Uncle Sam has worked for him.-Chris
tian Herald.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
NOTICE.

Sealed bids will be received by the
village Of Alpha at the Clerks Office.
up TO O'Clock p M September 2nd,
1917, for the digging Of water line
from connection 20 the pump house,
from pump 20 reservoir and also ne
cessary digging from the tank foun-
dation. total about 800 to 1000 feet
Specifications may be obtained at
the Clerks office The board reserves
the right to reject any and all bids
l.. V. JOHNSON. Clerk
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

In Everybodys Magazine Isaac r.
Mareosson furnishes a concrete incl
dent which explains In q manner LORD
Northcliffes wonderful success as
Journalist. Ii shows why Northcliife
and his ramihed interests have forged
ahead:
lie once met subeditor in the corri-
dor OF the London Mail building and
asked him how he was getting along
"splendidly thank you was the re-
ply. -,
How long have you been with meF
"slx months, my lord
"what money are you gettingT
"Seven pounds a week
"Are you happy and contentedT
"Yes but have lots Of leisure y
sThen you are not the man for me
I don't want any member of my stan
10 be happy and contented on Il
week"
He himself has never been conten
with man or machine when he coul'
/ get "A better one
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
arREsn AIR ANp sINsMINE.-

The fresh air aud sunshine rule,
now so literally applied to the build
ing OF homes for humans, can be APP
Piled with just as much benefit to
houses for hens. IN the opinion Of the'
poultry husbandry department Of the
Michigan Agricultural college.
The question How much open
front should be allowed, and how
much glass used 2" Is one frequently
asked by builders Of poultry houses,
the department says A house 2Ox2o
feet. or one having a floor area Of
400 square feet. should have fifty
square feet of wire screen, fourth
inch mesh, and 25 square feet Of glass
An opening 90 feet long and two and
onc-hall feet wide. placed 10 inches
from the floor Is about right Cover
this opening with one-fourth inch
mesh galvanized wire-th kind OF
screen used by masons for sitting
sand. We use this mesh because II
prevents snow from drifting through
and keeps the rain from beating I'm
Four window sashes with nine lights
each eight by ten inches, will servo
for windows Place the windows
either above the screen or in th'
west end OF the house.
usc a good gravel floor, one tina
can and will be renewed every year
or use boards or cement II grave
IA employed, cover the floor with 1
inch mesh poultry wire and then I'll
in above It with eight TO ten feet inch
es OF gravel This wire will preyen
rats from gaining admittance to tn
house from below II board floor
used. put the house up ten inches t
foot above the ground and leave
open beneath II a cement floor
used. build It with rough surfac
and cover It eight to ten inches dee
with straw.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

According to the ancient writers. tne
ba basilisk-sometimes called cockauice-
was a monster TO be greatly dreaded
Its breath filed the air, with deadly
poison and burned up vegetation. ana
the glance OF its eye was fatal TO ootn
man and beast. The'only creature that
could face Il and live. they said, was
the cock, and travellers were advised 10
take loudly Growing cocks with theh
as n protection against the monster. 80
much FOR superstition. AS matter OF
fact. the basilisk is a harmless lizard
living a quiet life ia the woods ana
feeding on insects. Its appearance.
however. is formidable, and II Is TINS
perhaps. that gave II a bad name. u
grows 10 q length OF from twenty-five
10 thirty inches. including it's tail
which "a much longer than It's body
Rising from It's head and inclininl
backward Is a broad, wing-like expan
sion which gives II some resemblance
10 the flying lizard. The crest OF thii
expansion is formed somewhat Ike
crown. and that gave the basilisk ~
name. which Is from the Greek wor'
meaning king.-Exchange.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
WHAT WE MAKE III.

The babe In the cradle to-day kicks
up its heels and laughs and tries to
put one foot In its mouth and has
grand old time. but tonight II will be
filed with sorrow and tincture OF
iron paregoric. A boy gets licking
and a piece of pie and goes to bed
dreaming OF Santa Claus and Satan.
Man stands on the proudest heights
OF his glory with an onion poultice
on his chest. and full many poet
wears a wreath OF laurel and a liver
pad--so cheer up.!!
Life Is not altogether one grand
picnic. with free bus going right
out to the grounds, nor Is It made up
altogether OF moist and mildewed
gloom. Nay Pauline, life Is mix
ture OF sunshine and shadow, pleas
ure and pain, poetry and poll tax,
matrimony and measles, pride and
porous plasters. Old hens, some with
daughters OF their own, have gossip
tests and talk about everybody in
town, even the absent members o.
their own bunch and they can MAXI
a girl go TO the devil whether SHE
wants to go or not by their dirty gos
sip, and the men sit along the stree
benches and stare and make remark
about every female that passes, an.
the men and women combine force
and give the editor the dickens If h.
don't run the paper to suit their in
dividual tastes-but, after all, life I
. just what we make IL! and we al
try TO live as long as we can.-Ex.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
Her View Of Il.

A certain lady attempted to open an
account at a department store. The
store asked her for reference, aud
she named Coutts' bank.
Coutts' bank, on being appealed TO-
replied that as a credit proposition the
lady was an uncertain and even dan
gerous risk. and accordingly the depart
ment store wrote to her:
Madam-We regret to say your refer
once is unsatisfactory
To this the lady wrote back;
You certainly surprise me. / always
considered Coutts bank a most respecta
BILE and solid institution.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

Without doubt jeweled bearings on
the reel make 1t run more smoothly
and add to its life. The heightened LIE
OF a reel, due 10 the fact that IL IL
jeweled, more than oyerbalances the
added cost over the ordinary kind. As
a general thing, the Jewels are set III
removable caps at the end OF the bear
ings. which makes 1t easy 10 keep them
clean and oiled. OF course the jewel
ed reel hicks you deeper in the bank
roll. but after a fellow has put In prac-
tice work on the lower priced reels ana
feels like investing IN one that VIII
last forever, II handled right, then the
jeweled reel il the only one to buy
Right down 10 cases, as II were, the
ieweled reel is one that acts best In the
hands OF the angler who knows how tC
handle H. 1t spins with such freedom
and speed that it IS conducive to bach
lashes with the beginner, who has no
the thumb work TO control it-Frou
Lake and Stream Game Fishing, b!
| Dixie Carroll.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
Asro,s Your Hat stay Awhile.

II Is the Nunc Dimittis-the art or
the peaceful departure. TO know when
10 90 and how to let 90 after mine
eyes have seen"--yes, that IS fine art
indeed. Learn the art OF terminal ia
cIlity and save world Of apologies
and regrets afterward Learn not To
nnger over anything even telephone.
Long conversations, long explanations
long letters, long farewells, long
prayers in public, sermons or speeches
and long spun out stories-pray avoid
them Come 10 the point on time. De
part gracefully Peace will then pur
sue you. Leave wish and longing be
cause you have gone Learn 10 let ~
Of little things today and you will h'
ready to decide quickly at tomorrow
crisis and 10 depart IN peace.-Chris
tian Advocate
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
lmnortnnt Trines.

The most lrihlug actions that affect
n mans credit are to be regarded. The
sound of your hammer at . IN the
morning or 8 at night, heard by cred
itor. makes him easier six months
longer. But he sees you at bill
lard table or hears your voice at tav-
ern when you should be al work be
sends for his money the next DAY
Benjamin Franklin.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

LOST Tuesday morning near
school house on Crystal Falls and
Iron River road, brown case OF auto
mobile tools. Finder please notify
II c. Harrahan, Ishpeming, Michigan
and reward will be paid (AgtS-3l
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
NOTICE.

Sealed bids will be received by tha
village Of Alpha al the clerks Office
up to o'clock p M September 2nd,
1917. for the moving Of the electric
pump from the depot 10 the new pump
house
The board reserves the right 10 re-
iect any or all bids
L. " JOHNSON, Clerk
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
Good Policy.

II never interfere with other peo-
pies affairs"
Nor
NO: stopped that years ago when
checked up and found that all the
money | had ever made came from
mindlng my own business. detroit
Free Press
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
arsa.a on White Goods.

To remove cream spots from en-
broidered centerpieccs or doilies damp.
en- the spot with liquid ammonia
then lay a fresh piece Of blotting pa
per over It and iron lightly. This treat
ment Will remove any grease from
white goods
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
ulrtu. and Immortality.

Men passionately desire to live after
death. but they often pass away With
out noticing the fact that the memory
OF a really good person always lives
II Is impressed upon the next genera
ton and Is transmitted again to the
children. Is not that an immortality
worth striving for7-Kropotkin.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
nisadvantaaes.

Heres man died from the effects
Of chewing phosphorus on matches
"That n what comes from putting
oneself too much on light diet. bal
timore American.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
Natures judgment.

Mature deals wisely with u.s."
"Huhg"
"She apparently doesn't furnlsli any
diamonds too large TO wear LOUIS
vile Courier-Journal
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
The Authority.

"ren me, my man, do you exercise
your marital prerogatlve and dominate
your wlfeT
Better ask her, She's the boss. r.
Baltimore American.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

Invalid Down For a Rest Cnre-ls
this n rcstful place boatman3 Boat
man-tt used to be. sir afore folks
came ere 70 Philadelphia Ledger
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

The people OF Alpha are eiatea
over the fact that Mr. Bradley mas
started bus line. The people OF tA's
village can now go to Crystal Falls
or TO the mining locations at trlh'
inc cost Time cards are being cir
culated for the convenience OF the
people.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

Last Thursday afternoon about 80
members Of the Commercial club met
at the summer home Of VIM, Aitkens
at Tobin lake. The boys were high
in praise OF the treatment accorded
them while guests at "The Pines
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

Miss Hannah Gauthier of Eseanaba'
and Misses Rosa and Mary Lee ana
sonbie Trombley were in Alpha last
Wednesday, guests at the home OF
Miss Marguerite Gremord.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

In another column will be found a
notice for bids for the moving OF the
electric pump and also for the exca-
waiting of a water line
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

The Alpha schools will open this
wear on September 4. 1t was at first
decided to open next Monday. but the
necessity of a lot Of repair work com
PEELED the board to set the opening al
a later date.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

Man sinks beneath his load when
fear rises IN his heart: drive away hi'
fear and you will divide his load
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

Teacher What Is the difference be
tween Il viii hire n taxi and have
hired n taxiT Kid About SG.50.-Nev
Orleans Tlmcs.pemocrat
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

We would willingly have others per.
'ect and yet ameud rot our own faults
-Thomns Kempis
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
A l. P H A

FOR Evinrude 'detachaole
motor and boat Both in good cono'-
ton. Inquire at Diamond Drill once
Crystal Falls.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
Punishment.

CaIler-Here are some verses wrote
What ought / to get for theml Editor
after glancing over linesl-I am an ed.
itor. not magistrate. Boston Tran
ecript
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

Mrs. l.. V. Johnson returned this
week from a two weeks visit with rel
atives in Marquette, Ishpeming and
,Negaunee.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

Mr.. Weeks, the painter Is busy this
week painting supt. Bishops resi-
dence