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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Fred Arm as a candidate for the Of
hce Of City Clerk Of the City of Mays
vile. subject to the action Of the
,oters ~ the November election. 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

We are authorized to announce IIar-
ny p. Purnell as a candidate for Judge
of the Mason County Court. subject to
the action OF the Republican voters In
the Noyambar election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy Of Mr.. R. P. D. Thompson
for Chief Of Police Of the City OF
Maysville subject to the action of the
voters at the November election. 1917
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
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 voters in November.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Charles Galbreath as a candidate for
the office of Sheriff of Mason County
at the November election, 1917, SUBJ
ject to the action of the Republican
in the November election
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
FOR COUNTY CLERK

We are authorized to announce Mr..
]. j. Owens as a candidate for County
Clerk, subject to the action of the
Democratic voters of November cleo
ton.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
For COnnty Assessor

We are authorized to announce Fred
Grover of the Sardis precinct, as q
candidate for County Assessor, sub
ject to the action of the Republican
at the November election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
For CITY Treasurer

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Fred Cablish as candidate for cleo
ton TO the position of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Andrew M. January as candidate for
election to the office of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action Of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
FOR SUPERINTENDENT or COUN.
TY SCHOOLS

We are authorized to announce Mr..
George II. Turnipseed as "a candidate
Tor Superintendent Of County = huuls,
subject to the action OF the Deln yratic
The November election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

year. We have not yet learned who
will succeed him here.
The local Red Cross Society has
supplied every soldier who volunteer
ed from this vicinity with thor
oughly furnished comfort bag and
small Morocco bound pocket Tesla
ment. The soldiers are profuse in
their words of acknowledgement and
thanks.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
For County Judge

We are authorized to announce Mi.
W. W Mcllvain as a candidate for
County Judge Of Mason County sui
ject to the action of the Democratic
voters at the November election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
For City Clerk

We are authorized to announce Mr..
R. B. Adair as candidate for the Of
ice of City Clerk of the City Of Mays
vile subject to the action Of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
FOR CITY ASSESSOR

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Isaac Childs as candidate for City
Assessor subject to the action of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
cratic voters in November election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
For Chief OF Police

We are authorized to announce MIR.
Dudley Fizer as candidate for Chief
Of Police of the City Of Maysville. sub
ject to the action OF the voters in the
November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
Announcements
For Police Judge

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Judge ]. l.. Whitaker as can
ddate for the office of Police Judge,
subject to the action Of the voters at
the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

We are authorized to announce Mr..
James Mackey as a candidate for the
Office of Chief of Police Of the City
of Maysl lille, subject to the action OF
the voters al the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Samuel McNutt as candidate for Col
lector and Treasurer subject to the ac-
ton of the voters at the November
election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
For County Jailer

We are authorized to announce
John W. Eitel as candidate for the
nomination for County Jailer, subject
to the action of the Democratic party
at the November election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
FOR SIiERIEE

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. Mike Brown as candidate
for Sheriff of Mason county, subject to
the action of the voters at the Demo-
voters at the November election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

We are authorized to announce Prof.
W. I. Berry as candidate tor Coun-
ty School Superintendent subject to
the action of the Republican voters at
voters in the November election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Thomas M. Russell as a candidate for
the office Of Mayor Of the City OF
Maysville, subject to the action of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
For Mayor

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Harry c. Curran as candidate
for Mayor of the City of Maysville,
November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

We are authorized to announce Mr..
J. d. Easton as candidate for Mayor
Of the City of Maysville, subject to the
action of the voters at the November
election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

We are authorized to announce MIR,
George Wood Owens as candidate
for the Office of City Clerk, subject
to the action Of the voters at the No
yember election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

We are authorized to announce Mr..
A. Clooney as a candidate for Mayor
of the City Of Maysville. subject to the
action of the voters in November,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
NOT NEW

The banks complaining of shortage of and two dollar
bills We hope their complaint will be able produce remedy
for this condition of great people have had
notice and complain about for long time without good
result
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12

We are authorized to announce Fred
Dresel as a candidate for Magistrate
from the Second District. subject to
the action Of the Democratic party at
the November election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
FOR MAGISTRATE

We are authorized to announce Fred
W. Bauer as q candidate for Magis-
trate from the First District subject
to the action of the Democratic party
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
FOR SALE

The 4S acre farm OF Mrs. Johanna
GuilfOyle, 2 miles from Washington
High School, on the main pike, well
improved.
NJ. +, COUGHLIN,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-12
TO AILING WOMEN

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Correspondents ,eh please gtre facts as briefly al
possible. When dnythingor great Importance occurs
use the Telegraph or the Telephone at our expense.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18
PULASKI COUNTY
Walnut Grove

Walnut Grove, Oct. IS. - The
farmers are still busy making sor-
ghum and saving fodder. - Miss
Ora Catron of Somerset is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Isaacs Of Ocala
this week. We were sorry to
hear Of the death Of one Of our SOL
der boys, Harrison Davis, who has
been in France for some time. -
Yesterday, Mrs. James Price fell
from chair and broke one VI her
arms. She has been suffering con-
siderably. Miss Grace Isaacs VI
Elgin attended the last day Of the
singing at the Hamm school. - The
sunday School Rally given at Bur
nctts Chapel last Saturday was
quite success. The audience was
attentive and seemed to enjoy the
addresses given Mr.. McCreary and
and Mr.. Cook - The last meeting
of the most successful singing school
ever taught at Walnut Grove school
house was held there Sunday. Pro
fcssor Martin has successfully or
gained and trained large class Of
singers. Professor Martin and
Mr.. Colson are planning To attend
the teachers association which will
be held at the Walnut Grove school
house on Friday, October %. Miss
Tsaacs and Mr.. Cook have arranged
one of the best programs Of the year
with good speakers and dinner on
the ground. Come, every parent
and child's friend. and help make
this association an occasion long TO
be remembered. - The old fashioned
Spelling Bee held at the Walnut
Grove school house Saturday night
was well attended and successfully
conducted.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18
GARRARD COUNTY
Paint Lick

Paint Lick, Oct. IS. - Mrs. W. w.
West and father, Wright Kelly, have
been called to Kansas TO see his son,
John Kelly, who is very i'll. -
Twenty-Five OF Garrard's boys left
Friday for training camp at Louis
vile. Miss Fannie Dowden had
To dismiss her school a few days on
account Of having tonsilitis. - Mr..
Wells from Oklahoma is visiting his
sister, Mrs. Robert Gastineau. -
There is quite bit Of talk Of con 4.
sOlidated school on the Lancaster
pike near the Fairview church. -
Elias Smith who has been visiting
in the mountains is back home. -
Jim Lewis Of Frankfort and John
Lewis Of Harlan visited their sister.
Mrs. W. G.. Wynn, Friday: John
Wynn took them on to Conway in
his Buick. - Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
Warren spent the day Thursday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Gaines Henderson.
Mr.. Warren was the pastor Of the
Fairview church a few years ago
Mr. and Mrs. Monk Rogers went to
Louisville last week To see Leonard
Rogers who is in training camp.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18
LEE COUNTY
Beattyville

Beattyville, Oct. IS. - Gathering
apples, saving fodder, and coal min
ing is the order OF the day in this
county at present. Miss Orpha
KilbOurn was visiting relative. al
AthOl a few days last week. - =. w,
Davis Of West Liberty. now work
ing with the Department Of Educa-
ton, at Frankfort, was here Mon
day inspecting the Office Of County
Superintendent w. ID. Lucas. He
reported il in good condition. - One
Of the best oil wells OF this county
was drilled in last week. four miles
north Of town on the Shear Place
II is reported 10 be $50 barrel well.
The Board OF Education let a con-
tract to build a new school house
at Sandfeld. this will make the third
house for this year.-Misses Omega
Thompson and Olema Hieronymus
OF Primrose were visiting in town
Saturday and doing some shopping.
-Sorgum making is the general
line Of business throughout the
county at present. together with
many others.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18
BIG DRIVE TO WIN FooD.sAvING
PLEDGE


ing the case. II behooyes all Of us,
therefore, to save every ounce of
food We can and spread the gospel
Of the clean plate far and near"
Miss Ida T.. Gardner. state or
ganizer Of Community Leagues and
Parent-Teacher Associations, has
sent out letters 10 325 school trus-
tees, teachers, and heads OF the
parent-teacher bodies in an effort
to mobilize the resources Of all the
community leagues in Kentucky for
the purpose Of furthering the cam
paign to eliminate waste. v. o.
Gilbert, state Superintendent OF
Schools. has written 10 county su-
perintendents requesting them 10
have teachers impress upon their
pupils the importance Of food-sav-
ing at this time and through them
10 reach the parents. The children
will be urged Ia request their
mothers Ia sign the pledge cards and
Ia repeat the request daily during
the week of the campaign.
Mr.. Sackett is especially gratifled
over the responses received from
the secretaries Of the various Cham
bers Of Commerce from the State,
notably those at Louisville, Lexing-
ton, Newport. Henderson. Paducah,
Owensboro, and other Of the larger
Kentucky cities. The business men
have indicated their intention 10
lend all possible assistance in max
ing the campaign a success. Nu-
merous county agents, county homo
demonstration agents. district home
demonstration agents, and emergen-
cy agents have pledged their hearty
cooperation in the movement 10
enlist housewives in the further
ance Of humanity's cause.
7. T.. Moss. executive secretary In
the Office of the State Food Admin
istrator, states that the first consign-
ment of pledge cards. kitchen cards
and window cards have arrived -
100000 Of each kind - and these
will be distributed among the vari-
Gus county workers without delay.
Mr.. Moss is confident, he says. At
at least 1870 Of the $4,000 fanis1les
(estimated) residing in Kentucky
will sign the pledge cards.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18
East Kentucky Correspondence
News You Get Nowhere Else
No published
not publication faith Write plainly.

at Wisemantown. - The. Rev. l.. +.
Martin filled his regular appoint
ment at station Camp, Sunday.
Locust Branch
Locust Branch. Oct. IS. - Frost
came last night and bit the corn and
sweet potatoes. - Emery Carpenter.
who was called to Camp Taylor a
few weeks ago, returned home last
night. - Tuesday. two automobiles
came down Locust Branch and went
Ia Jackson. Miss Inez Bicknell
visited her brother. Erby Bicknell,
near Pamela from Saturday until
Sunday. 80 Mckinley Coyle and his
sister Annie visited their grand
father near Brassfield from Satur-
day until Sunday. - The announce
ment has been received that Curtis
Coffee of Mount Zion and Miss
Esther French of Horns River were
married October II, at Irvine. Their
many friends wish them long and
happy life. Mrs. En- Coyle who
has been very poorly is some better.
Mrs. Bob Garrett Of near Brass
field visited her sister. Mrs. En-
Coyle. at this place last Saturday.
Iron Mound
Iron Mound. Oct. IL. - We have
had several biting frosts which have
done great damage to late corn
crops. - People are busy cutting
corn and making molasses in this
neighborhood. - The stork visited
Joe Vaughn's home presenting them
with fine boy. - Mrs. Sam Sparks
visited homefolks at Irvine the lat
ter part of the week. - Mrs. ]. B.
Smyth and little daughter. Virgie,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Harris were
the pleasant guests Of Mrs. J. w.
Sparks, Sunday. - Mrs. Emaline
Harris is quite poorly. - Mrs. Mary
f. Harris and daughter, Mrs. w. H.
Rice. have returned home after a
three weeks visit with relatives in
Kansas. - Several from Irvine at
tended church at Liberty Saturday
and Sunday. - The Rev. r. H. Tay-
Tor and l.. F. Martin conducted a
several days meeting at Corinth last
week.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18

Cochran returned last week from "a
visit in Irvine. - Miss Mamie Bal
lard will leave the first Of the month
for Florida where she will spend
the winter. - Miss Edith Smith OF
Richmond is visiting Miss Lucy
Cochran. - Messrs. r. l.. Potts. John
Ballard, James Hockaday, and James
Lackey went to Louisville to attend
Grand Lodge. - There will be
preaching at Whites Chapel Sunday
at 800 p. m.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18
ESTILL COUNTY
Witt

Witt, Oct. IA. - Farmers are quite
busy making sorghum, digging po-
tatoes, and storing away their many
products. = Mrs. Eva Arvine and
children OF Leroy, Ill.,. are visiting
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Nc
George, also other relatives and
friends. - The revival tent meet
ing at this place closed Sunday night
with several additions TO the church
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY
Rockford

Rockford. Oct. Is. - Once every
body in Scaffold Cane is in a hurry
and calling for help. Corn and
cane cutting is all the go, wages
high and no one To get. - We had
the first frost Friday night. - J. w.
Herndon was in Rockford last week.
buying cattle. - Harland Gabbard
bought a nice sucking colt from
]. w. Todd for 5000. - Mrs. I. A.
Bowman Of Mt. Vernon is visiting
her son, Bob, this week. - Miss Eva
Johnson Of Berea is visiting friends
here this week. - Sorghum is going
fast at 75c per gallon. - VIM. Rich
is able to work again after his long
suffering Of being shot. - Cabbage
are plentiful here, Irish potatoes
scarce. corn is very good but high.
old corn $500 per bushel.
Three Links
Three Links, Oct. IS. - The Rev.
James Riddle Of Cove preached to a
large audience at Sycamore, Sun
day. last. - The Rev. WIN. Durham
filed his regular appointment at
Pleasant Hill Saturday and Sunday.
Stella Sparks has been visiting in
Berea for the last week. - Some Of
our boys who have been called to
service write back from Camp Tay-
Tor that they are satisfied and drill
ing every day. John Dooley. Rolla
Malicoat and Joe Abrams were the
ones called from this part in the
last call. - A Big Jack Frost visited
us Friday night and caused the boys
TO get busy about their fodder and
sorghum making. - Clay Dooley is
teaching the balance Of our school
since his brother, John, has been
called TO Camp Taylor. = Granvill
Griffin Of Berea was visiting on Big
Hill last week. Mack Anderson
has sub-cohtracted his mail route
from Three Links TO Livingston TO
Homer Phillips and Henry Anglin.-
A. p. Gabbard Of Berea has bought
the property at Goochland belong
ing 10 George Gatliff, and is planning
on moving soon. - Pat N. Cruise OF
Berea was in Three Links the first
Of the week on business. - Mrs.
Belle Richardson was visiting her
sister, Mrs. A. @. Phillips, Thursday.
WIN. Sparks and wife spent Sun
day with w. A. Phillips and family.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18
Whites Station

Whites Station, Oct. IS. - Mrs
II. T. Gutherie and daughter left
Saturday morning for their home
at Buckhorn, after a two weeks visit
with her parents. Earl Maupin
and wife Of Iowa are visiting their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cochran. - Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18
Reminding Her.

81 heard him call you 'Duckie.'" an
nounced the small brother.
"Well. what OF III" demanded his
sister.
'Oh, nothin' much" answered the
small brother II was only thinkin'
maybe it's because Of the way you
walk but 1t amt very nice Of him.
London Telegraph.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18
MADISON COUNTY
Blue Lick

Blue Lick, Oct. Is. - The corn
fields so lately waving their green
banners through the soft autumn
breezes stand pale. and aghast, vic
tins OF the frost and the corn knife;
bowling their proud visage to the
latter. they stand amid the tattered
ranks Of their former glory like so
many tents arrayed on a battlefield.
The potato and tomato plots are
furling their black streamers TO in
dictate that 1.-THE frost, the clear, cold
frost" "as falls the plague on men,
has robbed them OF their verdure
and vitality. - The storerooms and
cellars, the bins and the granaries
are opening wide their portals to
admit the rich harvest Of garden,
orchard. and field. The delectable
aromas blending their rich per-
fumes as incense arising in one con-
densed palm Of Thanksgiving TO the
Author and Giver OF good. - Bro.
VIM. s. Ray Of Lancaster filled his
regular appointment at this place
Saturday and Sunday. He was &C
companied by his sister, Miss Jewel
Ray, who is fine musician. and she
contributed generously "her bit" TO
the entertainment Of the young
folks. - Miss Anna Roberts. public
school teacher at Blue Lick, will
give a pie supper at the church next
Saturday night, October 20, the pro-
ceeds TO be appropriated to the i'm
prOvement Of the school building
Great anticipation among the fox
hunters in regard to the Fox Hunt
ers' Association to be held at Bybee
Town, October %. A number Of dogs
are being trained for the meet at
Richmond the last day Of the Agri-
cultural Exhibition. y Farmers have
an abundant crop Of apples and are
not through gathering.
Wallaceton
Wallaceton, Oct. i6. - Farmers
are quite busy cutting corn. digging
potatoes, and gathering in their
winters supply. We are having
some very heavy frost which has
done considerable damage to late
corn. Mrs. j. A. Baker Of Wallace
ton is very low and not expected to
live very long. Salem Wiley is
still in a serious condition, and don't
seem TO gain any. Harry Lamb
has purchased a fine touring car,
and now he and his family are en-
iOying some nice trips; also Leroy
BOtkin has purchased 1917 car and
is hauling the boys around. - VIM.
Wyley has purchased Grant Creech's
farm, paying $4,000 per acre. = On
account Of diphtheria our school
has been dismissed for two weeks.
But il will begin again today as
there are no new cases Of diph-
iberia. - Arthur Kidd is improving
fast. - J. A. Bakers sons are at the
bedside of their mother. - Irish po-
tatoes are selling for 400 per bu,;
new corn has been selling for $500
per bbl.; hogs selling for $500 per
hundred. Everything is high.
Butter SOC and 35c per h.; country
molasses, 75c per gal. - Boys from
this place that are in training at
Camp Taylor write that they are
doing well and having plenty to eat.
Whites Station
Whites Station, Oct. IS. - Mrs.
II. T. Gutherie and daughter left
Saturday morning for their home
at Buckhorn, after two weeks visit
with her parents. - Earl Maupin
and wife Of Iowa are visiting their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cochran. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18

II II said that the men Of Cambodia.
unlike other Asiatic races. take excel
lent care OF the women.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18

Leonard Johnson and wife Of
Pennsylvania have been in this part
visiting relatives.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-10-18
0wSLEY COUNTY
GAINESVILLE

Earnestville, Oct. Is. - The farm
ers in this vicinity are all busy fod
dering. making molasses. and sowing
wheat. - Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
vey Becknell a fine boy last week
Mrs. Sheridan Farler Of Pebworth
and her niece. Miss BERTHE Brandon
burg. paid Mrs. Sarah Bowman a
visit Monday night.-A large crowd
attended the Memorial Services at
Holiness last Sunday. Services con-
Quoted by the Rev. VIM. Marcum,
NJ. v. Abston. and s. X. Ramey. =
Mrs. Ella Moore and daughter,
Mollie, paid Mrs. Bill Brandenburg
and family a visit Saturday night
and Sunday. - The school attend
ance is small on account Of whoop-
ing cough. - Bill Reynolds and fam
lily, Edd Gabbard and wife visited
Mrs. Mollie Gabbard last Sunday. -
The Rev. ]. s. Ward will preach at
MOores school next Saturday and
Sunday. - Will Eve is the guest OF
his mOther-in-law, Mrs. Mollie Cab
bard.
Scoville
ScOville. Oct. ~. - Mrs. Juriah
Hyden visited her daughter. Mrs.
George Brandenburg. Of Logana last
week. - Mr.. and Mrs. George Jack
son and daughter, Bertha, were the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gar
ret Of Pebworth last Sunday. - Mr..
and Mrs. C. b. Rowland and daught-
er, Bessie. were the guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. ]. w. Rowland. Sunday. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Shepherd of
Clay County are visiting relatives at
this place. - People are very busy
making sorghum here.