Licking Valley courier., 1917-12-20

Independence.-Public schools at
Independence, KY, were forced to
close because OF the recent blizzard
Roads in all directions were blocked
by snow, and buses were unable to
reach town.
Winchester-Nelson Strobe, deputy
county clerk of Clark county, has
handed in his resignation in order that
he may enter the navy. Strobe was in
the draft Increment. He left for Louis
vile, where he was assigned to duty.
Lexington.-To be distributed among
the poor through local yards as a
means Of relieving suffering, County
Judge Frank A. Bullock obtained hve
cars OF coal through State Fuel Admin.
istrator Wiley B. Bryan, of Louisville
Mayheld.-When the case OF Mrs.
Rose Dowdy against Logan Lane was
called the plaintiff remarked that she
would shoot any witness who testified
against her. Sheriff w. B. Sullivan
searched Mrs. Dowdy ard took a pis. !
tol from her.
Louisville Green, a negro, !
pleaded guilty in Criminal Court to a
charge Of grand larceny and his pun
ishment was fixed by a Jury at two
years In the penitentiary. He is
charged with stealing merchandise
valued at s66s.
Glasgow-An engine belonging to
the Mammoth Cave Railway Company
was destroyed by fire in the Glasgow
yards. A passenger coach attached to
the engine was saved. The fire was
discovered by the fireman. who had
left the engine for short time.
Louisville.-In q cold, bare room |
over an old deserted coal Office on
Garland avenue, near Fourteenth |
street, with the snow blowing in
through a window, the body of Jim
Morgan. nautilated by rats, was found
by his nephew, Dudley Morgan, of 1881
South Tenth street.
Observation-Disclosures by the state
Of Kentucky without a contest OF
approximately 100000 in inheritance |
taxes OF the estate OF the late
Mrs. Robert Worth Bingham, was in.
dicated by announcement here that an
inventory Of the entire estate would
be filed with the state taxing authori.
ties.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of dates for
race meetings on Kentucky tracks will
be held in allegiance until the recovery
OF Johnson N. Camden, chairman OF
the State Racing Commission. Mr..
johnson is Ill in Baltimore hospital
and 1t is reported that he will not be
able to attend a meeting before Feb.
rusry.
Bowling Green.-Pervis Mallory, a
negro, is held by the police on a !
charge Of grand larceny. 1t is alleged
he stole $40 gold watch from Robert
L. Morris. a jeweler. The watch had
just been purchased by Mrs. Fannie
Bradley for her son, Henry Bradley,
who is soldier In the United States
Army.
Bowling Green.-The new members
OF the Board of Education Of the city
public schools have assumed their
duties. The election Of officers was
held and the following were elected
Lon d. Hanes, president; A. H. Tay,
lor, vice president: Caldwell Graham,
treasurer, and Wyatt w. Williams.
secretary.
Lebanon.-Fourteen nieces and
nephews Of John Taylor, of this coun.
ty, who died recently, and whose will
has been probated, will share equally
In the S1.O00.OOO estate left by the de.
cedent John Taylor lived quietly for
many years on his farm near Bradford
vile. valued at $4,000, His holdings
m this county will reach SlOO,O The
ramainder OF the estate comprises
Texas interests OF value. An lmms
diate distribution OF the estate among
the beniciaries Is ordered.
Louisyilie.-Gov. Arthur Yager. OF
Porto Rico, is returning to the United
States soon, according to news re
ceived by friends here. and probably
will remain at his home in George
town, resigning his post on account Ct
continued III health. .. !
Louisville,-0thello, valued at $4,
600. and one OF the highest grade oil
selling platers for years on Kentucky
tracks, is dead, He was found stretch
ed out In his stall and is supposed
to have been victim Of heart dis
ease. Othello was six years old.