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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
THOMAS NJ. RUSSELL for Mayor.
THE SUGAR SITUATION

The NJ c. Russell wholesale groc-
cry company yesterday received the
following letter, which shows how
hard 1t Is to get sugar:
Chicago, Ill.,, October 80, 1917.
Messrs. M. c. Russell Co.,
Maysville, Ky.
Gentlemen:
Yours Of the 9th at hand and
noted. The season in Ohio, Michigan,
and Indiana has been from three
weeks to month backward, and
many of the plants are not yet in
operation. The consequence is that
all of the factories in our section find
themselves considerably oversold,and
long delays are inevitable. Will try
to see that your order is put in line
for as early shipment as possible.
Yours very truly,
FOOD ADMINISTRATION SUGAR
DISTRIBUTING COMMITTEE.
WILLIAM P. TURNER,
Michigan District Manager.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

Is ~Go.tO.Sunday.School' Day Next
Sunday-TO BE Observed by
Maysvllle Sunday Schools.

International "Go-to-Sunday-School"
Day will be observed next Sunday,
November 4. Sunday School leaders
In Maysville have already started
their efforts to persuade all citizens
to 60 to Sunday School. All the
Sunday Schools are expecting eY-
traordinary attendances and some
will prepare special programs.
"Go-to-Sunday-School" Day origi-
mated in Kentucky, and for this rea-
son especial emphasis is placed on
the observance here. The first state
wide day was observed successfully
on May 3, 1914. Governor James B.
McCreary was the first governor to
issue proclamation for its obser-
vance, and since that time his ex-
ample has been followed in many 9TH
er states.
The movement has been of such
value in increasing the actual men,
bership of the Sunday School and in
bringing into the church thousands
of people for special days, that the
international Sunday School Associa-
tion has issued call for a national
observance, and November 4 was cho.
sen. The proclamation this year
from the governor is similar to offic.
lal orders from the governors of near.
ly every state in the United States.
Do not forget that Maysville is in
friendly contest with Somerset or
that day and it is up to you to swell
the attendance. 1t matters not what
school you attend, but GO TO SUN.
DAY SCHOOL NEXT SUNDAY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
2,507 ENROLLED
In Food Campaign at End Of Third
Day-Three Days Remain to Com.
plete Enrolment 100
Per Cent. Record.

The third day and first half of the
Food Pledge Card Campaign ended
Wednesday evening, October 31st,
county's 1929 families. let us bend
are just three more days remaining
to complete the enrolment Of Mason
county's 1929 families. Let US bend
every energy to make 1t 10O%.
Mason county exceeded her appor-
tionment in the Red Cross work and
over subscribed her Liberty Bond APP
portionment by nearly $15O,O00.00.
Keep up the record. Make the fam
lily enrolment in the United States
Food Administration 1000.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
BIG PRICES FOR TOBACCO

The Ripley (O.) Bee says Thomas
Malone, of Maysville, was on this
side of the river last week buying to-
bacco. He is reported to have bought
six crops in the Decatur neighborhood
at prices ranging from Is cents to
32h cents. This goes over the top
in price for tobacco in this neck of
the woods. A man with a good big
crop of tobacco this year, will be in
the swim. Very few farmers will set
price on their crops.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
THOMAS N. RUSSELL for Mayor
STATE BANKS KEPT BUSY

Frankfort, KY, October 30-Of the
445 state banks 1876 of them have re-
ported to George G. Speer, State
Banking Commissioner, that liberty
bonds aggregating $1O,4O7,25O were
bought from or through them. Com
missioner Speer estimates at least
$2O,000,O00 worth of liberty bonds
were bought through or from state
banks.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
Attention Housewives!

II you have Joined the United
States Food Administration, put your
membership card where 1t can be
seen. 1t is badge Of loyalty. The
government at Washington wants the
moral as we'll as material effort of
one of these cards in the front win
dow of every home in the United
States
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
November 20, 23 and "a have been
selected as the days and the Liberty
Warehouse as the place for the big
fair. Every energy Of the Chamber
of Commerce will be bent toward
making it real go" A success is
certain. AS to how big a success de-
pends on the vim and push put into
the undertaking by Maysville citi-
zens.
Last year 5,678 persons passed
through the gates. This year we want
$4,000.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
FRED CABLISH for Collector and
Treasurer.
McLAUGHLIN.ELLIS

Mr.. Frank Ellis, of Manchester, o.,
and Miss Gabella c. Mclaughlin, of
Columbus, Ohio, were married in the
parlors Of the Central Hotel here
Tuesday evening, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. w. B. Camp
bell, pastor of the First M. e. Church,
South.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
THOMAS N. RUSSELL fer Mayor
A WONDERFUL WAR PICTURE

One of the most wonderful war
plays that was ever shown on the
screen will be shown at the Pastime
today, when Florence Labadie will
appear in War and the Woman"
This picture shows what would hap
pen if the Germans should invade
America. Admission starting today
will be children &c, adults lie, a pen
ny on each ticket goes to the Gov
ernment, to help win the war.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
THOMAS NJ. RUSSELL for Mayol.
WAR AND THE WOMAN

This thrilling picture shows what
would happen II the Germans would
get to America and lombard this
country. You have seen "The Battle
Cry Of Peace" and "WOmanhOOd"
now see the best Of them all at the
Pastlme today. Admission Six and
Eleven cents.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
MRS. AGNES FETTERS DEAD

Mrs. Agnes Fetters, aged 30 years,
died Tuesday evening at her home
near Lewisburg. She is survived by
her husband, father and mother. The
funeral Will be held from her late
home this afternoon. Interment in
the Wedonia cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
!. i. !. i. i. I. !. !. I. !. !. !. !. !
DO YOUR BIT!

. The eyes Of the world are
: on you, Mrs. Housewife, this
. week.
. The leaders Of this nation
. at Washingto mare depending
. upon you to sign the food
= pledge cards.
. President Wilson says that
: in no other way can Ameri-
. can housewives give greater
: assistance in winning the
. war.
: The soldier boys at the
. front and in military train
. ing camps are depending up
. on you to do your bit" by
. joining the food conservation
!. army.
. All Europe will watch the
. outcome Of this democratic
. system Of food control. Over
: there everyone is on rations,
. by autocratic decree Of the
|. ruling powers.
: Here in free America you
!. are given the opportunity to
: be your own food controller.
. Sign the food pledge cards
!. and send to the world this
!. message: Every loyal Amer
!. ican housewife is pledged to
|. do her Bit by saving food
!. that Uncle Sam may keep his
|. promise to 'grub-stake' our
|. allies who are fighting with
!. u.s."
|. ]. !. J. J. !. j. J. ], ]. !. ]. !.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
Colonels, Captains, People Please
Read the Following Letter

Louisville. KY, October 30, 1917.
Miss Alice Lloyd,
Chairman Mason County,
Maysville, Kentucky.
Dear Miss Lloyd
In answer to your request for ad-
ditional cards, under date of 9th, beg
to say we have sent another supply
of the Home Cards, but are short of
the Window Membership Cards and
cannot send them until an additional
supply reaches us, which we hope
will be this week. We urge you earn
estly not to let this interfere in the
least with getting the Pledge Cards
signed up. Tell the people they will
all eventually receive the Window
Cards they are entitled to.
Very truly yours.
(Signed) T. r. ROSS,
Executive Secretary.
Mason County Women to Help Feed
the Allies
Back of the men, deep in the mud
of the trenches for days at time,
firing the big guns for freedom and
liberty, stand the cooks, for men must
eat to have strength TO fight.
Back of the cooks are Uncle Sans
10000 engineers who are laying rail-
roads to carry food and ammunition
to the front.
Back of the engineers Is Mr.. HoOv-
er and back of Mr.. Hoover are the
women of Mason county, Kentucky,
along with the mighty army of wo-
men In every county of he United
States. who are signing the Food
Pledge to try to feed their families on
a little less of those things that can
be shipped, so that there may be
enough to go round" for us here at
home and for our boys who are
fighting for the preservation Of Free
dom and Liberty.
MRS. GEORGE R. LONGNECKER,
Chairman Woman's Committee, Ma
son County Council of National De-
fense.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

Corporal Cleon Dresel, son of
Squire and Mrs. Fred Dresel, of East
Second street, has been transferred
from Ft. Smelling to Ft. Crook, Neb.,
and is now in the machine gun corps.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
GRAND TEMPERANCE RALLY

There will be temperance rally at
Third Street NJ. e. Church Sunday
evening, November 4, o'clock. Good
speakers and special music, includ-
ing solo by Mr.. Carl Dodds. Watch
for full program.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. William Mitchell of
Knoxville, Tenn, are rejoicing over
the arrival of fine baby boy-William
Kenneth Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell was
before her marriage, Miss May Har-
rop, daughter Of Rev. F. w. Harrop.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
EATS

Bring box of them to the Wash
ington High School Friday at 1880
p. m. There is to be sure enough
auction Of the boxes. All are cor
daily invited.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

Owing to the abnormal advance in
all raw materials we have been COM
PEELED to advance prices on Cigars
which will make all cent cigars sell
for cents.
It. E. A. ROBINSON & co.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
NOTICE

There will be meeting at the
Court House Friday night at 1880 for
discussion on the sewer bond issue.
All interested citizens are invited to
be present at this meeting. 1-2t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
PRAYER MEETING

Regular mid-week service tonight
at the Third Street M. e. Church will
be led by Secretary Carl Dodds of the
Chamber of Commerce. A large at
tendence is desired. A cordial well
come to all.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
PIE SUPPER FRIDAY NIGHT

4. There will be Pie Supper at the
Limestone School, Friday night, No
vember 2. You are invited.
31-3t BESSIE BAUER, Teacher.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
WANTED

Young man Of experience to work
in New York Store Apply to s.
Straus. Proprietor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

The Juniors entertained tho SEN
lore with > masquerade In the Hish
School huildins last night
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

The Teachers Training Class Of
the Christian Church will meet to-
night at 7:30 o'clock.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

Vote for EASTON for Mayor, the
man who will fix your streets and
keep them clean.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

Do not forget to register today If
you have not already done SO.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
DANCING CLASS

Will be held next Thursday night
from 1880 to $3.50 followed by dane
ing until 1880 at st. Johns Hall. At
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

Low taxes, cheaper rent, ]. D.
EASTON for Mayor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

Butter fat Al cents a pound at the
Maysville Model Creamery this week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

FRED CABLISH for Collector and
Treasurer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
ROBERT |. STRAUs
Youthful Maysvllle Poet Aids Muse
As He DOns Khaki-Glyes $500 to
Establish Poetry Prize ut
University Of Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Post contains the
following article about Robert Lee
Straus, Maysville boy, now at Camp
Taylor:
Will Cincinnati produce a poet
soldier?
Friends of Robert Lee Straus, a Sc
lected soldier, who made his mark as
an amateur poet in college are ask
ing this question.
Straus, on the eve of his depart
ure for military training at Camp
Taylor, gave $500 to establish a poe
try prize at the University Of Gin
cinnati, to express his love for his
alma mater.
AS an undergraduate he wrote poe
try, played the violin in the student
orchestra and reveled in philosophy.
His poems shows imagination, his
friends say. Here is one:
She wore the smile that angels wear,
And like fairy lived for laughter
l played the fool for l did dare
To touch one thread of golden hair,
But 10! the vision faded there
And left me dreaming after.
Straus was a member of class in
verse writing to which are admitted
from six to 16 students who wish to
write poetry.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

FRED CABLISH fer Collector and
Treasurer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

We will pay 25c per gallon for milk
the rest of winter.
MAYSVILLE MODEL CREAMERY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
THEY LIVED TOO SOON

fear Cleopatra was wasted
Way back in her misty old realm.
As matters befell she did fairly we'll
But she'd have been great in a
film.
Il Dido and Sappho were with us
They're advertised widely, you see
And Helen of Troy-good gracious,
my boy.
What movie successes they'd be!
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
MAYSVILLE TOBACCO FAIR

THOMAS N. RUSSELL for Mayor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

THOMAS N. RUSSELL for Mayor
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-21

PIainfie Is making an excellent show = ing. There are 370 children engaged in this work, which is 100 more than any other town in the state Every child has been assigned a plot of ground and each plot is now planted. The children have shown remarkable interest and many people in town have given very practical proofs of the en- thusiasm with which this work has been taken up. The American Woolen Co, through MT. Emerson. the Aldrich Bros. Co, through Mir Cray, the Law : ton Mills Co. through Mir. Butterworth, the Wauregan Co., through MT. At wood, Floyd Cranska, Willis Rouse, Miss Agnes Allen. Charles Hopkins and others have contributed land and labor toward providing all children with land ready prepared for planting Many children have land of their own but nearly half of the total number enrolled had to be provided with land AcknowledegrneDt is also made to the following for offres of land and for as- distance rendered: Dr. W. w. Adams, Mir. Bfouillard, E. H. Lillibrfdge, George PotVin, the Plainfield Woo:en Co. the Central Worsted Co, Edward Hall and Rev. J. C. Mathieu of waure- gan. Father Mathieu has contributed an excellent plot of land and has given much personal attention to the work, the gardens on this plot being among the best in town.
 Rival Schools.
 
 Great interest is being taken by the children in the rural districts and there is keen rivalry between the chi dren in the Black Hill and the Green Hollow sections of the town. These are the two sections which made such an ex- cellent showing at the exhibition held in the town hall last October. and with the progress now being made by these children, the other parts of the town will have to work hard to excel. them
 In connection with the work each child is provided with an excellent record book in which, as part of his duties, all expenditures and all receipts from the gardens must be carefully accounted for. At the close of the season each child will write a report and story of the work he has done and the results accomplished. Parents can help greatly by seeing to it that their children keep the account books correctly and by encouraging the chill dren to ,persevere when weeds grow fast and the sun is hot. It is impossi- ble- for one man to cover the whole town every day, and children need en- couragement every day. Every one
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-21
Local Laconies.

Company B. Stonington, C. H. G.. held an out-of-door drill "Wednesday night.
 Two automobiles filled with gypsies passed through Westerly Wednesday, bound eastward.
 The red mercury in the. Red Cross thermometer arose above the sT,0o6 mark "Wednesday noon.
 Many cottagers arrived at Watch Hill Wednesday and indications fore tell a prosperous season.
 The executive committee of the Westerly Housewives league held a. session in the Memorial building Wed nesday.
 The 18th anniversary of the Ladies auxiliary of Stonington, \. O. H.. was observed by the members Wednesday afternoon.
 More than s4,0oo of the s5.ooO allotted to Stonington in the Red Cross cam IDaign was subscribed up to Wednes- day noon.
 Miss Alice Pendleton of Westerly and William McDermott of Ardover were married Saturday night by Rev New man Mathews.
 The Pawcatuck company of the Third regiment. v. Fl. G.. has received no orders yet to participate in the big paracc at New London July
 Like unto the American flag, that iron fence between the sidewalk and Iod0Dcu OI lHe 1dWCdLuCk DrldGS, on the Westerly section, is still there.
 The sum of SIP is named as the minimum contribution to the Red Cross in Westerly. All contributions can be on the insta lment plan, if de- sired
 Some young men are anxious for an opportunity to claim exemption under the selective service law in Westerly, but the great ma ajority are standing pat and ready for the call.
 Rev. Joseph l.. Peacock attended Brown commencement exercises in Providence Wednesday and will start today (Thursday) for Lexington, Ky, to attend religious session.
 At meeting Of Sunday school teachers in the Second Congregational chapel Wednesday evening the topic discussed was The Opportunities. Du- ties and Privileges of Women.
 Scotts wreckers were at work Wednesday raising the sunken coal struck a rock and sank off Osbrook Point, in the Pawcatuck river
 A Pawcatuck dealer has been ava rd- ed contract to furnish 6S pairs of shoes for Company c, Third regiment Con- necticut Home guard. The price is $37S. This company will give a con cert in Central theatre before long. The theatre, orchestra and entertain CTS will be given free and admission will be by tickets which will be sold in advance. No tickets will be on sale at the theatre.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-21
WINDHAM COUNTY ON
 THE MOHEGAN TRAIL

(Continued from Page Two) land. A part of the land was held in his name until about the year 1SOO
 The first royal patents were to Messers. Thompson, SaltonstalI, Vol colt, Humphrey, Davy and others
 Fhe first old parchment deed dated April 10, 1716 is from Josiah WoIcott and Mary his wife, of Salem, Mass. to John Sabfen and is for 400 or 800 acres in the center of the town and bounded by the royal grants The eastern end of the town was formerly called Quaduc or. Quanduck.
 Thompson was a favorite residence of the Nipmuck Indians, and Quimma- tesset. one of their chiefs, had a splen- did W1SWam near the center of the town. The old fort was situated about three miles easterly Lake Chargogag- ogmauchaugagoggch aufawag guugam au gg is situated partly in the. town
 It is studded with beautiful islands, and was considered the paradise of the Nipmucks. Fish were there in abund- ance and there they believed, were the enchanted islands and Elysian Fields. the abode of departed souls, and the residence of the Great Spirit
 The Mcclellan Films.
 Immediately after the receipt of the news of the Battle of Lexington. on April 19, 1775, General Samuel Me. with his troops of horse, for Cam bridge.
 His wife. Rachel Abbe formerly of Windham, Conn, shared in the patriotic enthusiasm which so characterized the women of her native town, and after fitting out her husband and his horse men, she set out memorial trees in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-21

who gives announcement to the chill dren is aiding in tho work.
 Big Canning Club.
 There are already 15O children who are to take up the canning club work in addition to the work on the gordens. Plans are being made to have demon strations of canning work in various parts of the town, and when these demonstrations are announced parents as well as chi dren will be welcome to attend.
 If the interest and enthusiasm thus far shown can be maintained there is mo doubt of the great value to the town in increasing production and conserving the products that win %s- suit.
 connnnittee Votes Extra $500. The town has appropriated $500 for theAwork. The committee appointed by the town to carry out the vote voted to ra ise an additional $10O by private subscription, said amount to be appor- tioned. $25 to each section of the town and the members of the committee in that section to be charged with raising the sums. Every one Is therefore In- vited to contribute such amounts as he may feel like giving to the work. and the money may be handed to any mem Der of the committee. Efch member of the committee is to make report on the amount raised at fiie next meeting Monday evening, June 25.
 EVerybody's Work.
 Several have given so much in land and labor that everyone should feel this to be work For the public good to which he or she can contribute something even though the amount bs small.
 Members of Committee.
 Following Is a list of the committee members to whom subscriptions may be handed:
 Piainfieid-s. T. Butterworth Tor Sidney Paine) Rev. W 4. Keefe. Hen ry Dorrance. Edward Hall
 Moosup-Henry Cray. Floyd Grams ka, Rev. J. E.. Mccarthy, Frank Elm srson.. Frank Miller
 Central Village-Charles Fletcher GOT F. J. Ga.lagher), Charles Bragg. J. L. hapman, H. Beecher Brown.
 Waureean--J. A. Atwood. J. S. Phil lips, E. J. Farrell, J F. Elliott
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-21
COLCHESTER
Pupils of First District Give Enter tainment in Grange HaII-HaroId J. Porter Leaves for Georgia Fort.

The pupils Of the graded schools in the First district gave an entertain nent in Grange hall Tuesday even ing The play was The Bogus School Inspector. The cast follows: Colo mel Fig inspector of schools, Jake HOrowitz; valet to inspector, Arthur Stebbins; Miss Pointer school teach CT, Claire Brown; MT. Fletcher. school attendance officer. Carleton Latham: Johnny Stout, lazy school boy, Sid ney LandOn: scholars, Rose EIgart Flora Saviski. Rose Mintz. Beatrice Cohen, Mildred Elgart, Annie Sokol Bertha Stein. Freda Sirrott. Mary Curgenven, Lena Gershenowitz, Ed ward Agranovitch, Morris Broder. Samuel Mintz; dunces, Fannie SIavi- kin, Edwin Ruser, Rose Strick, Sid ney London There was a large at tendance. All the parts were well taken.
 To Play Hebron.
 The Colchester baseball team will play the Hebron team on the park Saturday afternoon.
 Leaves for Georgia Post
 Harold J.. Porter has resigned as second lieutenant of the Home Guards ard has enlisted in the U. s. army