davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
COUNCILMAN HuNsIckER
Dies In q Private SanatOrlum at Lex.
ington Early Sunday Morning
Was OF German Birth.

Councilman Godfrey Hunsicker,
aged 4G years, months and 9 days
died in a private sanatorium at Lex
ington, KY, early Sunday morning,
following an illness of several weeks
Some time ago Mr.. Hunsicker suf-
fered a stroke Of paralysis at his home
ON East Second street In this city.
Following the stroke he was confined
to his home for lengthy period. He
seemed to be upon the road to recov-
cry and his many friends were pre-
dieting that he would be able to be out
In few days when he received an
other stroke. He was taken to the
sanatorium at Lexington where he
seemed to get better. Reports COM
ing from that place at various times
were very hopeful, but on last Satur-
day he became worse and passed
away at the time mentioned.
Mr.. Hunsicker was born in Krop-
pen, Bavaria, Germany, on March 4,
1871. The, story of his life is very
interesting one and shows how one
boy fought his way up the ladder of
success.
His mother died when he was but a
small child and at the age of ten years,
accompanied by his brother, Chris, he
started for America, the land of gold
en- opportunity.
Upon landing in New York City they
Immediately left for the west, arriving
in Louisville, KY, on June Is, 1881,
eleven days after reaching the Amer
lean shores. Their coming to Mays
vile was the result of an accident, but
upon their arrival here they continued
to stay.
Leaving Louisville the two brothers
took train for what they supposed
was Cincinnati but instead got on the
wrong train and were brought to
Maysville. They attempted to go to
Cincinnati by boat but were short Is
cents of the necessary So needed to
take them there.
They were unable to speak the
American language upon their arrival
here. They were fortunate in secur-
Ing positions soon, the younger of the
two, Godfrey, receiving employmen,
with the Cooper & Sphar Brick
Works, which was located at the pres
ent site Of the Maysville Coal Co., OF
which he was proprietor.
1t soon became evident that he waS
young man that was bound to rise in
the business world In Maysville. He
advanced rapidly until he became the
owner of large saw mill here. He
later suspended this and went into the
coal business continuing the latter un
til his death He was Councilman
from the Sixth Ward of the city fol
the past four years,
Mr.. Hunsicker was twice married
He is survived by three children from
the former marriage, Misses Flora ant
HERNIA and Mr.. Frank Hunsicker, AM
two by the latter, Misses Hetrick ant
Freda Hunsicker. He leaves twt
brothers, Chris of this city and Henr,
of Germany and two sisters, Miss Len;
of Germany and Miss Rachel of Gin
cinnati.
The funeral will be held from tn
late home on East Second street Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, the bod
being brought to Maysville today. Tn
services will be conducted by the Rev
Dr. John Barbour, pastor OF the Firs
Presbyterian Church. Interment will
be made IN the Maysville cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr., and Mrs. John T. Osborne of
the county have announced the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss Mary
Bacon, to Mr.. T. B. Moncrief of La
Grange, Ga, Miss Osborne Is one OF
Mason countys fairest young ladies'.
For the past several years she has
been attending school In La Grange,
where she met Mr.. Moncrief
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
FIRST UNION MEETING

The first Union meeting or the sum
mer will be held at FIRST Presbyterian
Church next Sunday evening In con
nection with the Centennial Celebra,
tion OF the Church, DIR, 8. d. Alder
son former pastor, will preach. Misl
Margaret Hukill OF Cincinnati, = noted
young singer, win delight the hearers
during the Centennial Exercises.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
$l,WO.NO WORTH OF LIBERTY
BONDS PURCHASED

The c. 4 O. Railroad and the Hook
ing Valley Railroad have purchased
81 100000 worth of Liberty Loan
Bonds and the employees of the COM
pany are offered the opportunity to
purchase the same from the company
on the installment plan, paying ten
per cent Of the face value of the bond
per month, the amount being deducted
from their wages. President George
W. Stevens has personally subscribed
$4,000.
We under stand our friend A. j.
Boyd viii subscribe Cor $20.OOO worth
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
WHY, OH, WHY?

Maysville urchins and many others
of larger growth are wondering why
Maysville is missing all the cfrcuses
this season. The towns all around us
have had visitations from this popu-
lar form of amusement enterprise, but
80 far not one has even pointed its
nose In the direction of Maysville. A
good circus or two would tend to liven
up things considerably, and would
help to relieve the dull monotony of
existence as she exists in Maysville.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
UNFURL 1T
~

Don't forget that Thursday, June IA,
will be the 140 anniversary Of the
adoption of the flag of the U. S. A.
While the storms of the last few
weeks have wrought havoc with our
flags let us secure new supply and
again on the above day display flags
on our homes and places OF business.
Since the flag at present represents
so vividly what we as u nation stand
for equality of opportunity for all"
then hasten the day when all nations
Of the earth shall be equally blest
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
EUREKA! EUREKA!

We have found the thing that il
worse than sitting next to a person in
a moving picture show that cracks her
gum while chewing it. 1t is sitting
next to man that chews tobacco and
spits all over the floor. Be more care
full, James.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
CAR DERAILED

A coal car in freight no 9O6 west
on the c. & o. was derailed on Satur-
day morning near Fairgrounds. The
accident happened about $3.50 o'clock,
and delayed the various passenger
trains for some time. No one in
jured.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

We are authorized to announce Mr..
John r. Cochran as a candidate for
the Office Of Representative from Ma
son county, subject to the action of
the Democratic Primary, August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS

After much effort we have succeeded
In arranging our Carrier Service, We
hope for the summer, at least II you
are having any trouble In getting your
paper either call phone 40 or notify the
carrier.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
GRADUATION PRESENTS

Give the Girl Graduate Diamond
Ring, Diamond Lavallier or a hand
some Partisan Ivory Toilet or Mani
cure Set with her initials enameled In
colors or nice Gold Handle Umbrella
at MURPHY'S, The Jeweler.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
REMEMBER

If you have anything you Want, Buy
or Sell, Help Wanted, Property For
Rent, anything Lost or Found, It
would pay you to use the columns of
the Ledger. We always get results.
Phone 40.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11

An endless variety OF presents suit
able for the graduates are now being
shown by MURPHY. The Jewelsr.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11

Miss Opal Baugh of East Second
street leaves this week for Lexington
to take School of Methods Course at
Pennsylvania.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11

Mrs. Margaret Dunn has returned
to her home in Newport after spend
ing several days with friends and rel
atives in this city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
OBTAINED LICENSE

Mr. j. w. Haggart, 81, and Miss
Anna Houston, II, both of this city
obtained license to wed here Satur-
day from County Clerk ]. J. Owens.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
4 FINE GIRL

The stark visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Dickson leaving a twelve
pound baby girl, Ruth Anderson.
Mother and baby are doing fine. Many
thanks to DR.. A. o. Taylor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
FOR SALE

A Willys-Knight practically new.
Lately overhauled and with new top
for $3.50. Apply to DR.. w. II .Taulbee.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11
PRESENTS FOR THE GRADUATE

Give the Boy Gold Watch, Dia-
mond Stud, Gold Cuff Buttons or Scarf
Pin, Ivory Military Hair Brushes or
Sterling Silver Military Brushes, Sig
net or Set Ring.
MURPHY'S JEWELRY STORE.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-11

COlt0nS King Flour, made in the
most sanitary mill In the state Of ohio,
$3.50 per barrel. GABLE BROS. If
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-10-05
Family Arguments.

Argument is one of the four bases VI
conversation. It is one of the best Iiien-
tai exercises. But in the bosom OF 'ne
family. on unimportant matters, II 70
perhaps the most prolific breeder u
Immature that the average family en-
Gle has to fear. Few persons e"n
triumph in an argument without prlu9
in the defeat of the opponent VINO -
his humiliation. too often resorts =.
sarcasm to cover his defeat. lr''.''-'
a weapon unworthy of gentl, ~ 'l ~ "
gentleman, creates hostility, begeIS ~,
nature. and so the average family JUS
pute begins. IN.
One is inclined sometimes To W.
der if argument, except on matters ~ y,
definite Importance, should no'
barred from the family circle AS
striction to a minimum Wou!u -.
good. Only those who can win viIilDu,
exultant triumph, only those VINO "a" -
lose with a smile and an admisSl'' -.
defeat should permit themselves 10 % -
gage IN it except when vital dee'7- -.
are necessary. Peace, love- eooe -.
lowship are essential to a happy I9--'
ly.-Milwaukee Journal.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-10-05
"NoNSENSE!HE SAID SIMPLY BUT FoRCIBLY

seen the Marvel portrait would be de-
ceived. There were certain character
istics missing for man who had been
intimate with the real Marvel. but this
imposter might have walked through
nine out of ten city banks and would
have been accepted as the genuine
article.
And then I fell to studying the Du-
plicate's companion. The latter wore
no long beard, his attire was different
from that of the man / had seen at
Marvels apartments the evening pre-
vious, but he certainly was the man
who had jumped into the automobile
with Rasilius Marvel in pursuit.
If the Duplicate was Rex Maginn,
the Human Spool, and his present
companion the white-whiskered man
and the president of the City National
bank of Springfield. then indeed l had
come upon the scene at an interesting
juncture. to say the least.
The two men proceeded on a mod.
craze walk until they had reached the
City National bank. Then they en-
tered it, the man / might suppose to
be Morgan in the lead. They entered
it, but not by the front. where the
night Waterman was seated on the
stone steps. The banker unlocked a
door on the side street. They disap-
peared from view.
1t was fully half an hour before the
side door again opened and Morgan
came out alone. He went around to
the front. spoke to the Waterman and
then proceeded homewards at leis-
urely gait. did not follow him. Had
l not the sure evidence that a false
Resilius Marvel was now alone in that
treasure house of riches, left to roam
at will, with the Waterman very prob
ably instructed not to disturb him nor
interfere with his actions?
OF surety the Duplicate was a
criminal. He could, therefore, only
have gained the confidence Of the
bank president with some evil purpose
in view. 1t was up to me to act. The
local police were at once in my
thoughts. l turned, cogitating upon
the course would pursue, when a
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-10-05

strand of the proposition and follow
ing it up. For all that, as the lights
went out in that upper apartment
some of the sleuth fever Marvel had
imbued me with came into my veins,
Marvel Two came down to the
street, drew his coat well up about
his neck and shoulders and walked
along, unconcerned and apparently
disdaining all thoughts of being fol-
lowed. / acted the shadow the best l
knew how. In an expert case would
probably have failed. In the present
instance l seemed to succeed. My
man-let me call him the Duplicate"
went straight to railroad depot.
At it's ticket Office he purchased trans
portation, and then at some urgent
words from the ticket agent hurried
down the stairs to the train sheds.
| think l did a clever thing just
there. l FASTENED to the ticket win.
dows and opened my pocket book.
Same as my friend" said. Train
ready?"
You'll hustle if you make it," was
the reply. The speaker threw me out
ticket and my change rapidly. /
was not in shape just then to keep
steadily on the trail of the man ! had
shadowed thus far, nor had that been
my intention. l saw train pulling
out Just as reached the train sheds.
| doubted not that my man was
aboard. Then l glanced at the bit OF
pasteboard in my hand.
It read: Springfield" That was a
town about two hundred miles dis
taut. ] pri6ad myself on having dis
covered at least the temporary loca-
ton of the Duplicate. Then l re.
turned to the home quarters OF Resil.
ius Marvel.
Somehow l felt safe in using the
KEY my friend had supplied me, to
take up watch and ward in those
rooms of his. l reasoned that the
only other outsider likely to intrude
there would be the Duplicate. Had
not seen him leave the city? Very
probably he had served his purpose in
posing as Resilius Marvel. For him
self that section of his plot vas con
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-10-05

significant and sinister about the man
except his covert, nervous actions. /
had no thought of following him. NV
intention was 10 mount the stairs 10
Marvels rooms and venture to in
trude upon my friend At just that
juncture, however, something hap
pened, something so unexpected that
was lifted off my feet, fairly.
STAINING IN the shadow of a line of
trees opposite the apartment house
was second machine. Its chauffeur
was unobtrusively lounging in his
seat. AS if by magic he started up.
A man made flying leap from some
dark doorway back from the curb.
knew the sprint, l knew the supple
swing of the body, l caught the out
line of the face in a CLINT of the cor
ner arc light, though well Swallowed
by broad peaked cap pulled down al
most to the raised collar of the crav-
enette-it was Resilius Marvel.
The first automobile was out of
sight, the second machine two blocks
down the street by the time l could
vels meant and what that discovery
might mean for me.
There was plan, then, not only to
send Resilius Marvel away from the
city so as to leave the field clear for
the operations of the Human Spool
and his accomplices, but as well his
deserted quarters were to be appro-
priated by the people who sought to
dupe him. Further than this, n coun-
| terfeit Resilius Marvel had been con-
structed. l had seen him. saw him
again as / swiftly ran around the cor
ner and sought my old focal point.
Yes, there was the duplicate of my
professional friend. He was standing
up now. J. watched him put on a pair
of hideods eye-obscuring goggles and a
he no longer resembled the man he
had counterfeited. However. the made
up face that was Marvel at a distance
was ready for disclosure when neces-
sary.
A score of theories presented them
selves readily to my mind. OF course
the man with the tall hat was a figure
of some Importance in the case. 1t
was this person whom Marvel had
chosen to follow OF course my friend
was aware of the imposture going on.
Since he had left the home end of the
affair to take care of itself he must
have provided for later picking up this
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-10-05

summased fully. The scene would now
shift. Perhaps Marvel conjectured
this same thing and would return. l
sat down in an easy chair to wait for
him. He did not come. l fell asleep.
When l woke up the light of a new
day was invading the room.
As I left the apartment house,
got breakfast and went down to
the barr, / felt that l must not re-
main inert. More than once took
out the bit of pasteboard that had
cost me something over four dollars.
and that name, Springfield" seem :
to lure me on. left a brief note for
the president of the bank. whose con-
fidential secretary was. l merely
named Resilius Marvel. | knew tnat
would suffice and atone.
The first train for Springfield, l
found upon inquiry at the railroad sta
ton, left in an hour. / was one of its
passengers. | lad no idea what pur-
pose might serve by thus mixing up
with an intricate case solely within the
province of Marvel to explore and ex-
plot. However, / could casually look
out for the Duplicate. The presence of
the latter at Springfield might be
known to my friend. Perhaps / would
run across Resilius Marvel himself.
did not gain any results from a
stroll about the streets. Then as a
bank ma / became interested in look
ing over the two institutions the place
supported. There was the Farmers &
Drovers', a small concern, and the
City National, the leading financial
institution of the district. looked in
at both banks. The cursory visit gave
me no new inspiration or impetus, so
l planned to return home on the next
train. | found none city bound until
> late in the evening, however, and
therefore decided to view the palatial
home of Daniel Morgan, president of
the City National bank. l strolled to-
ward it casually to put in the time.
The residence of the financier was
certainly worth viewing. / could not
help but admire the ornate residence,
the beautiful garden surroundings.
Slowly retracing my way townwards
again I slowed up as l saw two men
come out through the iron-guarded
gateway.
The one l recognized first was the
Duplicate. Except in his walk and the
build of his frame he was Resilius
Marvel-at a distance His face was
we'll made up. A person who had only
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22
SLIGHTLY WARMER AT
 INTERIOR STATIONS

With the exception of Fairbanks, Salcha and Gulkana, all stations be- tween Valdez and Fairbanks report a raise in temperature during the past twenty-four hours ranging from l to 24 degrees. At Fairbanks drop of degrees to below zero was re- corded, and Salcha reports drop of 12 degrees to below. At Gulkana the drop was IS degre to 10 below
 Donnelly reported raise of 24 de- grees to IA above, Hogan 20 degrees to zero, and Mccarthy 12 degrees to zero. The raise at the other stations ran from nothing at Paxson to de- grees at Thompson Pass and Tonsins The local weather report shows slight ly colder weather during the past 1Z hours with a maximum of 10 above and a minimum or above. At o o'clock this morning the thermometer registered 6 above. The barometer is rising slowly indicating continua- tion of fair weather.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22
RMAN.AMERICANS
 ASK POPULAR VOTE

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22.-A popular vote on the question of de- claring war in the present crisis was asked in a resolution adopted last night by the German-American Leas ue of California. Copies were mailed to the California congressional dele cation. The resolution says in part.
 "The executive officers of the Ger American League Of Callfornia urgently request your excellency to submit the question of declaring war to referendum. Thus we are sure a way will be found to keep our be- loved country out of the hell gates of var"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22
Interior Weather.
 Feb. 22, 1917.

Fairbanks-6 below; 19 inches of snow; clear, calm.
 Salcha-2 below; IA inches snow part cloudy, calm, trail good; mail north 7:15 a. m.
 Richardson above; inches of snow; part cloudy, no traffic.
 McCarthy-12 above; 5 inches ot snow; cloudy. calm, trail fair.
 Donnelly-14 above; IA inches oi snow; cloudy. calm; trail good. South mail by 12 noon yesterday; north mail left Rapids 7:30 a. m.
 McCallum-5 above: 55 inches of snow; clear, calm, trail good; stage north noon yesterday.
 Paxson-1O below; 20 inches oi snow: clear, calm. trail fair; Alask; Road Commission and Mcdonald out fits north 6 a. m.
 Hogan-Zero; 22 inches snow; clear. calm, trail good. SourdOugh-Stage south, 3 pas sengers; stage north, no passengers Gulkana-1O below; 2 inches ol snow; clear, calm. trail fair; Brogar and Beran south 6:3O a. m.; Alaska Road Commission team south a m.; Alaska Road Commission team north a. m.
 Copper Center-18 below; 10 in of snow; clear, calm, trail heavy; Warren outfit north a. m.; Charles North 6:3O a. m.; N. c. feed team south 8 a. m.
 Tonsina-16 below; 30 inches o1 snow: clear. calm, trail heavy; nc traffic.
 Teikhell-5 below; 35 inches snow; clear, north wind: trail heavy Rowbottom and Lines arrived p. m yesterday departed north 6:3O a. m Beaver Dam-9 below; cloudy calm; 4 feet of snow; trail oper north; no travel. Thompson Pass-6 below; 76 in of snow; clear, calm, trail closed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22
THE DAILY PROSPECTOR THE WEEKLY MINER THE YOUTHS COMPANION McCALLS MAGAZINE
 ALL FOR
 $500 CASH IN ADVANCE
TIDE TABLES FOR FEBRUARY.

Compiled for Valdez Bay, by T..t Prospector:
 Thursday, Feb. 22- First High Tide O:3S a. m., 9.2. Second High Tide 12:40 p. m.. 10.1 First Low Tide 6:32 a. m., -O.2. Second Low Tide zoo p. m., -1.6.
 Friday, Feb. 23- First High Tide 1:15 a. m., 9.5. Second High Tide 1928 p. m., 10.9. First Low Tide 1928 p. m., 10.9. First Low Tide 7:19 a. m., -0.7. Second Low Tide 7:36 p: m., Ill.
 Saturday, Feb. 24- First High Tide 1858 a. m., S.4. Second High Tide 2:13 p. m., S.S. First Low Tide S:O5 a. m., -0.8. Second Low Tide S:13 p. m:, -0.3.
 Sunday, Feb. 25-
 First High Tide 2:3O a. m., 9.7. Second High Tide 800 p. m., 7.S. First Low Tide 8:52 a. m., --O.6. Second Low Tide S:4S p. m.,. 0.5.
 Monday. Feb. 26-
 First High Tide 3:10 a. m., 9.4 Second High Tide $50 p. m., 6.S. First Low Tide 9:42 a. m., -O.2. Second Low Tide 9:25 p. m. Is. Tuesday, Feb. 27- First High Tide 3:52 a. m., S.8. Second High Tide 4:48 p. m., 5.S. First Low Tide 1O:37 a. m., 0.4. Second Low Tide 10:05 p. m., 2.4. Wednesday, Feb. 28--
 First High Tide 4:45 a. m., S.2. Second High Tide 6:07 p. m., o.l. First Low Tide 11:45 a. m.. 10. Second Low Tide 1O:55 p. m., 3.2.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22
M. Barrett is visitor in town from Fidalgo Bay.
Gem ImDOrts S5,42j, ,65f

NEW YORK Feb. 22.-January entries of precious stones at New York broke the record for any simila month in the history of the port. ar cording to figures given out yester day by Deputy Appraiser c. c. kee- han. Total importation for the last month reached an appraised foreign value of $5,425, 654, or just about double the value of the gems brought here in the corresponding period of 1916, when the importations were set down at $2,797,297. Two years ago in January precious stones prot here were returned at only $S94 = O32.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22

dividuals and let them know when the booze locker was full and when it was empty was charged by Town Marshal Tom Smith, of Enumclaw, testifying against J. A. Piquette, of that town, on trail before Justice J.. B. Gordon on Friday on change of venue from Justice Brinker's court, on a charge of having violated the prohibition law.
 A collection of empty liquor bot ties was the principal evidence against Piquitte, who denied violating the law, asserting that any intoxicats he had were obtained by permits. He
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22
Steamship Sailings

Admiral Farragut-Due here about
 8 o'clock tonight.
 Alaska-Due here from the soutl.
 o'clock tomorrow morning. Northwestern-Saile south Feb. 12. Admiral Evans-Sailed south from
 Valdez, Feb. g. Admiral Watson-Sailed south from
 Valdez Feb. 12. Mariposa-Sailed south from Valdez
 to Seattle, February 15.