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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
PNEUMONIA TAKES MRS.
LESLIE M. CkvENDISh
Well known Young MatrOn Latest
Ylctlm--Relapse From Pneumonia
Hastens End With Start
ling Suddenness.

Mrs. Margaret Cavendish, wife of
Leslie M. Cavendish, proprietor of the
5 and 10 cent store on Second street,
died at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jefferson Champion, Hunt
ington, w. Va, at o'clock Sunday
morning. Death resulted from double
pneumonia following influenza.
Mrs Cavendish was taken i'll more
than four weeks ago. She was under
treatment in Cincinnati and having
improved somewhat was taken to the
home of her parents on Friday About
noon Saturday she suffered a relapse
and grew weaker very fast until the
end came at the hour stated
Mrs. Cavendish was born, in Iron
ton 2S years ago last July, but most of
her life was spent in Huntington.
About 10 years ago she was mar
ried to Mr.. Cavendish, and they had
lived in this city the last five years
They had no children, and there are
no brothers or sisters surviving.
She was a member of the NJ. E
Church and of the Eastern Stars and
was most estimable young woman
Many friends in this city will learn OF
her death with genuine regret.
Arrangements for the funeral will
be announced later.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
TRAIN No. z
ON The G. & 0.
HAD MISHAP
Jumped the Track Near Buena vista
Yesterday Afternoon, But No
One Was Injured.

c. G. o. fast train No. 2, which
passes here going east at 1880 D. m''
met with an accident near Buena
Vista, three miles east of Vanceburg
that made things lively for the pas
sengers for few seconds.
The train was running on schedule
time with two big passenger engines,
when, it is thought, the tank of the
second engine jumped the track, tear
ing up the track and ties and pulling
the four first cars following off into
the ditch.
The passengers did not have a
chance to do anything save hold on
to the seats, and save for a bruises
and a bad shaking up. No one was
injured seriously.
Fortunately the cars turned to the
south and did not obstruct the west
bound track, thus allowing traffic to
be kept up.
Wrecking crews from Russell and
Silver Grove were dispatched to the
scene and got the cars back on the
track with several hours delay to the
train.
The crew from Silver Grove was at
work placing two cars on the track
that had gotten on the ground at
Stony Point, West Of here, and were
delayed in getting to the accident al
Buena Vista.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
BURLEY TOBACCO SHOULD
SELL MUCH HIGHER
Cantrlll Declares After Analysis Of
Census Report on Leaf Stocks
on Hand.

Washington, November 18-A bright
prospect for tobacco growers is fore
cast by Representative j. c. Cantrill,
in statement given out yesterday
based on the quarterly report of the
Census Bureau showing the stocks of
leaf tobacco held by the manufactur-
ers and dealers in the United States.
on October 1. Representative Can
trial., who is a large tobacco grower
and author of the law under which
the tobacco census is taken, says of
the outlook:
This report is of unusual interest,
as the market for Kentucky tobaccos
will open shortly. The total stocks of
all tobaccos in the United States are
practically the same as a year ago,
showing that during war times, even
with foreign shipments largely cur
tailed on account of a shortage of
ships, consumption of tobacco has
been equal to production, which
means a healthy condition, especially
so far as the tobacco grower is con-
cerned.
"The situation as to the hurley crop
is especially favorable to the grower,
as the manufacturers of this type have
100000 pounds less of hurley than
they had a year ago, and their hold
ings of hurley leaf are less than they
have been since the Cantrill law was
passed six years ago. The total hold
ings of hurley are only 190,OOO,OOC
pounds, and every one knows the crop
of hurley this year will be very light
The hurley market, based on supply
and demand, should be higher thar
ever in the history of the market.
with a light crop grown this year
and with holdings less than usual, the
buyers of hurley should be eager tc
make a very high market. The aver.
age crop of hurley is about 25O,OO0 ,O0(
pounds, and the report shows that the
manufacturers have less than years
supply of hurley in stock"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
ABERDEEN CONSIDERS
PUTTING ON BAN AGAIN
Several New Cases of Influenza De.
yelOp In NelghbOr Town and
Schools May Again BE
Closed.

Influenza Is taking a jump in Aber-
deem and today several new cases have
developed. One family in which there
Is case of the disease has had chill
dren in the public school and there is
considerable fear of the disease
spreading.
Just about a week ago the ban was
lifted in the town when the situation
was we'll cleaned up. DR.. S. A. Laugh
lin, the towns only phsician, has been
kept very busy day and night, but he
and the health officials are to be con-
graduated upon the manner in which
the epidemic was handled. Aberdeen
had the disease before Maysville, but
the number of cases developing have
been quite small. a..
Because of the several new cases Of
ficials are again considering closing
the schools and putting on the ban in
modified form and this will more
than likely be done today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
THE GATHER SALE

The sale of Mr.. T. f. Gathers be-
longings at Marshall Station Satur-
day was attended by large number
and prices were good The store and
buildings at the depot were bought
by Cooper Martin, together with the
agents contract, bringing $4,000 and
the home place was bought by Mr..
Anderson for $500. There are about
forty acres of good farming land with
the home place and it is a very desir-
able place.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
LONE GERMAN HANDS
OVER GUNS TO YANKS
"D-n Glad War Is Over" He Tells
American Lieutenants, Who Give
Him Receipt for ~ Pieces
Which Enemy Had Used.

With the American Army Northeast
of Verdun, November 18-Two 16-
inch cannon, which were turned over
to the Americans at Spincourt on Sat
urday were guns used by the Germans
to shell the Verdun region. Forty-two
guns of various calibers we're turned
over. The 16-inch guns were taken
apart by the Germans into three Sec
tions, each section being drawn by a
tractor.
Lieut.. Emme Gruner of st. Louis,
represented the First army, with
Lieut.. Robert Nicholson of Salisbury,
N. c., going as military expert to see
that the guns all were in good condi-
tion. They were met by a lone Ger
man lieutenant, who spoke English.
After saying he was glad to see them
the German said: 81 am d-n glad
the war is over"
All the cannon were camouf1aged
and some had names. One S-inch gun
was named Martha" and had promi-
nent American finished checking the
guns Sunday and Lieut. Gruner gave
the German a receipt for them. Tuck
ing the receipt into an inside pocket
the enemy officer mounted, saying
goodby. Then he added: 81 hope my
troubles are over for while. l hope
to forget all about guns and war and
| battlefields forever"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
THE ESSAY
that WON THE
FIRST PRIZE
James Brent Wood, Jr's Essay For
the Boys In the War Loan Drive
Campaign Deserved to Win.

Several days ago the Ledger print
ed the news that James Brent Wood,
Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. James B.
Wood, of this city, had been award
ed first prize in the best essay from
boys over the state to the war fund
campaign now going on. 1t was sub
mitted to competent judges at Louis
Vile and they stamped 1t the win
ner, and from there it goes to Chicago
to compete with thirteen others for
the national prize.
Here's the essay that won, and it
deserved to win:
This Great War
Why are we fighting Germany? The
answer is, that we are fighting for self
defense We did not wish to fight
Germany.
For two years or more we remained
neutral. We are in this war because
we could not keep out Of it. Germany
wanted Mexico to be on her side and
to invade this country. This war is to
save America from anarchy and make
it safe for Democracy and Freedom.
If we are true Americans we would
want the rights of Americans and If
we do let us help the government in
every way we can.
If we can not go and fight our
money can. We can give to the Y. NJ
c. A., Red Cross and other causes. We
can lend our money and buy Liberty
! Bonds and Thrift Stamps.
In the beginning of the war we be-
lieved that Germany would respect the
neutral flag. But Germany never kept
her promise because she sank the
Lusitania with innocent women and
/ children on board. She sank the Sus-
sex with daughters and sons Of neu-
tral countries. She sank the Red
Cross ships and is still sinking them.
Many men are dying on the battle field
of France; dying to make the world
| SaIe from tne 'halSeTlBm.
Let us back the soldiers up all we
can.
This is war of sacrifice and giving.
The time is coming when we will have
to sacrifice our lives or our money.
Many of us will and have given up
fathers and brothers but we are Civ
ing them for worthy cause.
If they die on the battle field we
will know that they did their best for
the cause of Freedom and Democracy
Every dollar that you give is help
ing to lick the Kaiser.
4 The question is coming, how much
shall we give?
We should give till God stops giving
to us.
God gives the victory to the side
that is fighting for the right
The Kaiser went in the war saying
that God was on his side, God was or
his side but the Kaiser was not OF
Gods side.
The Kaiser said to his people, awe
are the salt of the earth. He said
"If you ask me how to build up the
Kingdom of God, my answer is, be /;
good Germany" He also said tha
war was the noblest and holiest ex'
preston of human activity.
America will not stop fighting til
our boys make the Germans surren
der completely. What a glorious day
it will be for the Allies when the
world is safe from the Kaiser
Before I stop want to bring out
one thing:
Let us do our part for Uncle San
during this great war.
President Wilson would like to sec
the whole country, men women ant
children doing their part to lick thu
Kaiser and to keep our Freedom ant
| Rights and Liberty.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
LOSS OF LIFE IN
EPIDEMIC APPALLING
Toll More Than That of Expedition
airy FOrces-Victims Total
More Than $4,000.

Washington, November II - The
present epidemic of influenza in the
United States caused more deaths
than those among the American expe-
dictionary forces from the time the first
unit landed in France until hostili-
ties ceased.
This announcement today by the
Census Bureau was based on unofficial
estimates of the total casualties
among the overseas forces and re-
ports from 46 cities having a COM
bined population of 23,OOO,0OO, which
showed S2,306 deaths due to influenza
and pneumonia from September 3 to
November 8.
Normally these cities would have
had 1000 deaths from these causes
during this period, it was said, leaving
approximately $4,000 as the number
properly chargeable to the epidemic
THE total casualties in the Ameri-
can expeditionary forces" said the
announcement. "have been unofficial
ly estimated at 100000. On the basis
of the number thus far reported, it
may be assumed that the deaths due
to all causes, including disease and
| accidents, probably are less than As
per cent. and may not be more than
40 per cent of the total casualties.
On this assumption the loss of life
in the American expedtionary forces
to date is about 10000 or 45,OOO."
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
AN OLD ONE AT THE BUSINESS

Editor Richard II. Moore of Walnut
Hills, Cincinnati, paid The Ledger a
welcome visit this morning. Mr.. Moore
is visiting relatives at Springdale this
week. He is editor and owner of the
Cincinnati Suburban News. 1t was
established fifty years ago py his faith
er and he began setting type on 1t
when only 6 years old He married
Miss Carrie Layton of this city seven
teen years ago. He said he had rid
den to his place of business in an ON
nibus. horse car, cable car electric
car and now used tin Lizzie
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
c. s. O.'S BIG BUSINESS HERE
LAST MONTH

The business done at this point on
the c. & o. last month was of rec
ordbreaking nature, eclipsing that of
October last year by $4,000. And this
tremendous amount of traffic was got
ten through in the face of the great
decline in labor that was on during
that month.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
SECOND DEATH IN FAMILY IN
WEEK

Edward, the eight-year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Bieghle, died
Saturday night at their home on East
Front street, Fifth Ward, Of pneu-
monIa. His was the second death In
that family In week The remains
were buried Monday afternoon In the
Catholic cemetery at Washington. Out
OF seven children born 10 this most
worthy couple. but two remain,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
FEW ATTEND CHURCHES

There were but few attending
church at the various local churches
yesterday morning. The Health
Boards conditions were such that the
majority of the people of the city
we're barred. A more liberal modifica-
ton of the ban as regards church SER
vices will probably soon be adopted.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
FARM SELLS PRIVATELY

The w. S. Antle farm advertised for
public sale Saturday afternoon by
Sherman Arm, local real estate dealer,
was sold privately a few minutes be-
fore the sale to Mr.. ]. H. Chappell, of
Paris, Ky. Mr.. Chappell will move
to the farm about March l, 1919.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
LOST A FINGER

James Brannon of Plum street, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Brannon,
while out hunting Saturday accident
ally shot himself in the left hand, one
of his fingers being lacerated so bad
ly that amputation was necessary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
MOVING LAST OF MACHINERY

The Maysville Twine and Fly Net
Company is today moving the last Of
their machinery and stock from their
old plant on Union street to their new
quarters in the Parker building in
West Front street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18

Work has been resumed at the dam,
and the Golfer dam has been pumped
out and work will be rushed as fast
as possible. A much larger crew can
now be put on as many of the men
released other places will be sent to
work here.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18

Private Robert Brodt, who has been
stationed at Fort Thomas, KY, for the
past five weeks was here Sunday to
spend thirty-six hour furlough.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18

Mrs. John Weimer of Colorado
Springs is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Anna Bland, at Third and Sutton
streets.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18

r. Newell Stickley, from the Great
Lakes Training Station near Chicago,
arrive yesterday on five days visit to
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Stick
ley, OF Forest avenue.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18

Received from Wall Paper Factory
1000 Rolls of misprint paper selling at
hc, its real value prices for &c to 1Oc.
14-4t ]. T. KACKLEY & co.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18

We received our official Laboratory
Edison Phonograph and everybody
says it is the best in this end of the
county. Yours truly,
G, Z. SCHUBERT.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
ooooooooocoo
LAST APPEAL

s. The good name of Mason G
g county and the patriotism of G
g people are In question. The {.
g. United War Work campaign G
g closes today and Mason coun- G
g ty is tagging behind. We have G
g been asked for fifty per cent. G
g more than our original quota {.
g Numbers of counties in Ken 6
g tucky are giving this amount, G
9 some 100 per cent. more. G
6 make this last appeal to G
G. the patriotic citizens of Mays G
g vile and Mason county. G
g will subscribe $50 and call G
g for additional subscriptions of c
6 like amount Let us rise to 6
g the occasion. Telephone to w. c
g H. Rees at once or myself. c
= r. A. COCHRAN. G
9 G G G g 9 GO &C 00C
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
COMPLETE

Line Of Columbia Machines, and full
line Of Records. Truthful statements
and liberal terms guaranteed.
CLO0NEY, Jeweler, Columbia Dealer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18

Col Robert Cord Of coyIngton la
spending y few days with his sister,
Mrs r. NJ Harrison, Of cohmefce
street NJ.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18

John Colvin jolly and Miss Eta
Mae Alexander of this city were mar
ried Saturday in the parlor of the
Central Hotel by Rev. A. F. Stahl.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18
FOR SALE

or z ton of extra good mixed-hay
Was put in NOW when fresh cut.
L. T. ANDERSON.
13-tf Point-au-View Farm.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18

Fancy Greenup County Sorghum
$1.35 per gallon. Bring your Jugs.
14-tf X. LEE L0VEL.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18

Mrs. Gault Watson returned home
from Cincinnati at noon Saturday i'll
with the "flu."
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18

Fresh Baltimore oysters received
daily. X. LEE LOVEL. 14-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18

Fresh Baltimore Oysters received
daily. X. LEE L0VEL.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-18

Dover, KY, November Is, 1918
essrs. j. T, Kackley & Co.,
Maysville, Ky.
The evening herald., 1918-06-29

Mrs bahluve was not deeply In crcHted
IN what was said She Nas more Interested
ih The people in the room The back
susrd Ia the flannel suit had finished
his lager and had attempted to iight a
pipe u had been politely explained tu him
mat pipes were not permissible At a lit
lie tahl" loo The corner we're a man with a
Haturnine lace and very Young girl IN red
Ihey drank champagne. talked low and
conndentiAlly. and paid no attention 20
any Dodj Dora Babloye had stray.d into
world previously u" explored b. her
More And more the conviction came ON
her thai the Dora who was IN wrapping the
'lneleai from The fat quail ON her plate
was not the Dora who had bee. married
sh years who looked after her TWO ltua
bofs 80 well. Who mcudod and cleaned aad
did rather clever things VITA the real of
the cold mutton She vas for th. moment
woman untrammelled BY ulrcunstances
she delighted in II, onjoyed n desperately
ana WAS half afraid af r. Had this Dora
quite the same ideas about well. about
Wnat was figh'
The girl IN red had lit a cigarette now.
and she was getting rather angry with the
man who was Nith her Dora Thought be
was making her angry on purpose she
The evening herald., 1918-06-29

water At ihe other end OF the table mir
Nana was saying that she didn't see why
she shoulur Two other women IN the
room bad sel the example Aud with that
she accepted "a cigarette from Mr. Bab
love silver case.
Ana now Nj SimCoH had to take Mlss
bunting nome FOR Miss Bunting lived in
remote Wimbledon and in an early house
hold ana the privilege Of the latch key was
not accorded 10 her Mr. Simcox who had
not refused the yellow Chartreuse or Rny.
INNS else wa slightly flushed aud more
polite man ever
Ne ASSURE ii- host that 10 had been the
trusari'7i evening MS HE and he
would never forget ~ E,,H the ymphatic
Miss Bunting mad become que animated
Az The beginning cf the dinner hey had
maintained toward one another a pre-cou.
'erted air OF dgnlhed reserve but that
was nov guile broken doWn
Ma Carver rose to see then 20 their cab
And 10 anybody else tries ro g. ho said
10 his guests. 4 shall lose my t.mu.f"
Might have g0l a box at one ~ tho h,II.
f 10 thought about i'. said Mr. Carver on
his return i wac well meant enorl OF
the Imagination Iie might bat n qoula
have been unlike him
Copyright tsis b. tina star Comma
The evening herald., 1918-06-29

wondered why She asked Mr. Carver
Mr. Carver shook hi- head A mistake
to make the ladies angry tina, Was wha,
he alva'. thought Ba, some uf them had
temprrs Now well. ne must uo, say that
'Oh. 60 on, you must said ncra
Wen, was only going 10 say thar ap.
pearauces are deceptive You look lt trs'
sight aa ~ you had The most placid nature
ln the world Hut ! think you could ger
angry, Mrs Babloyc very ausr,.
"Oh no Quit, wrong Whatever makes
you think that"
There's IooE iu the eyes Sometimes
on J dssul" }uu 10 makes mo very care.
ful " laughed Nh Carver "IIigutenv me-
Now. really Nrs Hadu,c you must have
little yellow Chartrcusc NHh your
coffee
}ut MIS- RabIoye was reso.u'" loo her r..
fusal She did not care zoe Ih, least about
such things She had drums one glass o.
Tho sparkling HurEuudy mo- Io be oIi or
the picture ANA after thar had pp,d iced
The evening herald., 1918-06-29

entity" lie knew the value uf a sllght hint
OF mystery. Have cigarette now, Mrs
Bablove9"
Thanks. ] think | Will"
Why wouldn't you smoke before7" he
asked as ho it tho cigarette for her
Too many people The rooms nearly
empty now, I'm not as brave as Nir.
Nanu
u don't think you quite know what you
are. You're fan OF possibilities
Il Ike these cigarettes" said Dora
Teddy gives me one sometimes though
dom often smoke, but his are not quite 80
nice as these"
Mr. Carver became Informative on the
subject of Turkish Obacoo. but with the
Information he woye much which was per.
sonal u appeared that Il was Mr. Car.
yeTs ambition 10 loave business and Lon.
don and TO spend the rest OF his life in
Japan
u houeHt YOU we're devoted 20 Lon.
don,' said Mrs Babloye What you say
rather surprises me-"
Il surprise myself sometimes" said Mr.
Carver dsFas
A litue later ali rose 10 40
\ hanson Was waiting Just outside, ana
Mr.. carver BEGAN 10 organize brlskly.
y Great Britain Rights RAsaryed.
The evening herald., 1918-06-29

She poured out a glass of water and
drank H. Then she sat quite stiIl In the
easy chair with her head In her hands
What was she to do3 What on earth was
she to do2 A man had kissed her ON the
1ps-a man who was not her husband
She thought-she hardly Imew-thAt her
lips had answered 10 his. Such q thing
had never happened 10 her before She
was wide awake now. But surely In the
darkness OF the cab she must have been
half asleep
She had leaned back with her eyes
half CLOSED, suffused with pleasant
warmth and tiredness, ana had heard his
caressing voice pralsinG her as she had
never before been praised. She had not
GUESSED that no thought so much OF her
that he admired her so much. Then a.
he spoke OF the beauty Of her hands he
took one of her hands In hia eha knew
what would come and was without any
power to prevent Il. She had sean his
taoa come near To her own andr--no sha
would tell the truth 20 heFselE YoP q
moment she had gone mad and led hsrseif
so completely. Bhs had wanted 70 b.
kissed. and as she fslt his hpa upon her
own her kiSa met hiA.
The evening herald., 1918-06-29

Much raasautor where aH u," said
Miss Holmes .aueuor1u,.y Performances
u.Wa.. u.r. Wr
"A. we'll E.tars -iI Nr Carver "s1
iona as you're pleased -
Miss Holmes turned again 90 Mr. rab.
love iIi- Wiz, huU,l lltJ Teddy was NOT
bcius zoo prosiIr From word or tFo sine
caught she know bp Na- talking polite.
Bu Miss Holmes d.i uof .D.s bored T,.-
taps sur Vas Interested U .llifics too
'Nh. do yuG call btr Nirgaua7' Mrs
Harlo,e asked ir0pp.ug Door voice little.
Bt the couple lf iHu further end .. .I.
table were absorbed .r .ur ak rH. HI
ahiug 500 HU... %! what .hy UOh.. S,r.
.lEiUU
-Nh i1 ,uJ Ier Nruua' r.,H..
She 'ut te gypsy Size docs. uu..n
SHE"
Mr Carver rwe yoloc H,d also d..
come d'srrref
q DON'T .rua. 'lWI ... ... charm
inc
"po ,u aI Ur Carver .rI ukc tn
'ai, fu s0H about tlat ... nla us.
The evening herald., 1918-06-29

London a day ia mid
August drew to its
close. The cir vas
motionless. the pave
msnJs we're hot
Oxford street that
siIlsulArly striving
street. was stillstriv.
ing. still exhibiting