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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21
HONOR PUPILS NAMED

Superintendent w. J. Caplinger and
the High School Faculty met yester-
day afternoon and on the basis Of
three years grades the honor pupils
for this year were decided.
First honor-Frances Marsh, 96.26.
Second honor-Frank Browning
1858.
The following eight received the
next highest averages:
Roland Brittingham.
Blanche Anderson.
Maude Ella Brubaker.
Georgia Hicks.
Eleanor Wood
Edward Walton.
Edward Barbour
Margaret Smith.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21
MAYsvILLE. KENTUCKY. TUEsDAY, May q, 1s1s.

might be postponed until Wednesday,
that he might have the privilege Of
securing the services OF a lawyer This
request was granted by the Judge.
Ball was fixed at 500, which Best
said he would give.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21
FINE BEST, COlORED
Arrested Again and ArraIgned Before
Judge Whitaker on Bootleg
cling Charge.

Fine Best was caught with the
goods on him Sunday morning by
Chief Ort on the Germantown Pike
close to Moransburg. Best had been
to Coyington, where he had purchased
six quarts OF aged Bourbon and 95
half pints OF Skylark, guaranteed to
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21

make the inbiber sing. He got OF the
G. & 0. morning train at South Rip
ley, where he was met by colored
man named Meiford with a horse and
buggy. They were jogging quietly and
congenially along, refreshing them
selves copiously at thirsty moments,
when out popped Chief ort and placed
Best under arrest.
He was arraigned before Judge
Whitaker yesterday afternoon on the
charge Of bringing spurious liquor In
to local option territory for purpose
OF sale. Best asked that his trial
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21
GRAND LARCENY CHARGE
Made Against Jake Thorpe and VII.
liam McGraw Who Plead "Not
Guilty"-TrIal Postponed.

Jake Thorpe and william McGraw.
two hobocs who were arrested here
Saturday by Chief ort were arraigned
before Judge Whitaker yesterday af-
ternoon on a charge of grand lar
ceny. They are believed to be the
same men who stole n large amount
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21
RED CROSS MEETING AT BULL
CREEK TONIGHT

There will be a meeting at the Bull
Creek schooihouse tonight in the in
terest of the Red Cross drive and 1t
is hoped that the entire neeighborhood
will turn out and make that section a
banner one.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21
THREE NASHVILLE BOYS MEET
"OVER THERE

]. C. Cablish G Bro, grocers, re-
ceived letter from Private Lud Mills
yesterday In which he assured all his
friends he was well and healthy and
had all he wanted to eat. He mention
ed that he had seen John Calhoun and
Preston Parker of this city and that
both were looking fine.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21
Fifteen men
Have Been Added to the Call for
Thlrty.six to Leave Tomorrow
for Fort Thomas.

for Fort Thomas.
The local Draft Board received an
additional order for Is men last even
ing to leave tomorrow with the thir-
ty-six which have already been order
ed to entrain. A special meeting of
the Board was called and the follow
ing names were selected in their or
der number:
Ashby Burgoyne.
Thomas B. Curley.
John o. Wright.
Earl b. Brooks.
Pickett r. Helmer.
James Combess.
William Yazell.
Harry Ireton.
Robert F. Pollitt.
Samuel p. Boyd.
George C. Devine.
Wesley Lee Jefferson.
Earl Dryden.
Walle E. Bacon.
Ernest c. Gray.
Alternates
Emery d. HILL
Carl Carpenter.
Ashby F. Porter
Stanley B. Browning.
William r. Hefin.
Joseph Calvert
Vc.lie Watson.
James w. Grimes.
Bert Williams.
Charles II. Harrison.
Emery Adamson.
John M. Kelly.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21

Of brass from the G. a. o. railroad.
Prosecuting Attorney DAILY asked
that the trial be postponed until We'd
ncsday, as the witnesses for prosecu-
ton could not be gotten here until
then.
Thorpe and McGraw both plead mot
guilty. Ball was fixed at $500 each
In lieu OF which the prisoners were
placed In Jail to await trial.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21
WANTED

Girls for machine operators fol
government work. Apply Monday, 81
week to begin.
MAYSvILLE TWINE AND FLY NET
Factory Att
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21
NOTICE

Parents and others presenting chill
dren for examination at the Health
League rooms during the week are
requested to bring registration cards.
This is necessary in all cases.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21

Secretary Carl Dodds returned yes
terday from business trip to Louis
Vile. "
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21

and determination under heavy fire
and set them magnificent example.
1t was entirely due to his efforts that
the position was re-established."
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21

Mr.. John H. Booth, Of the Redpath
Lyceum Bureau, was a'business visi-
tor in the city yesterday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21
The MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY

The transformation Of Phillip No
Ian John Alton Of today from
white-livered Stacker into a redhot
patriot is magnificent. See this pic
ture at the Pastime Tuesday, May q,
and Harry Carey In "Thieves Gold"
Monday, May 20.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21

After the Draft Board ships the fifty
men in Class away this week and
next there will be only eight men in
Glass / left in the city. N
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21

THE MAN WHO CURSED U. s.
and wished that he may never hear
of the United States again is trans
formed from a white-livered Stacker
into red-hot patriot. See THE
MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY" at
the Pastime today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-05-21

C. d. Bacon was business visitor
in Cincinnati yesterday.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30
THANKS TO ALL

AS County Chairman of the
Red Cross for the War Fund
palgu, l wish to express
profound gratitude to all the
workers for their faithful, unt1r-
ing efforts which alone made the
campaign so successful. And
desire to thank every contribu-
tor to the fund. Everyone re-
sponded so freely and cheer
fully it was a real pleasure to be
engaged in gathering up the
contributions. Later full
statement will be made.
Faithfully Yours,
G.. S. Harmon.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30
POplarville's New Mayor

A special election was held last
Monday to select Mayor, that
Office having been vacated.
Judge S. G. Smith and DR..
II. H. Bilbo were the only candl-
dates and the result of the bal
lot was Smith IS, Bilbo %.
Judge Smith will assume the
Office immediately upon receipt
of his commission from Jackson
As he has served in the same ca
pacity before the duties of the
office are not unfamiliar to him,
lie should have the support Of
all good citizens to the end tina
Poplarville shall become the
model town in the model county
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30
JUDGE JOHNSON
AT NICHOLSON

From Mrs. A. e. Little,
Chairman, and others assisting
IN the affair, we learn that Judge
Paul b. Johnson delivered a
great address at Nicholson last
saturday evening at an enter
talnment given for the benefit of
the Red Cross War fund.
The Judge was said to be at
ms best and his fervent, patriot
&c, appeal contributed largely to
the gratifying success of the oc-
casion.
Mrs. Little reported $40 to
the Red Cross fund from Mich
olson.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30
hr Began nsrries and Moves

Mr.. w. M, Boggan, who has
served for some months with
the Pearl River County Model
Force as Farm Emergency
Agent, was married last Thurs
day, the card, at D'Lo, Miss, to
MISS Mary May, of that place.
Upon their return they tar
ried only a few days in Poplar
vile, and left on Tuesday for
Colum bia where they will reside,
Mr.. Boggan having accepted the
position of Farm Demonstration
Agent for Marion County.
We congratulate MIR. Boggan
upon has marriage and wish for
him and his bride all jss and
success in life, but we certainly
regret to lose hum from the
working force of this county
! lie is most efficient in his pro
fession and has rendered grea'
service to our people.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30
Death of Prentiss Strahan.

After an illness of several
months with Bright's disease
Mr.. Prentlss Strahan died last
Sunday at the Presbyterian Hos
pital in New Orleans. The re-
mains were brought to the home
of his mother, Mrs, Wiley
5trahan. in Poplarville. and the
funeral was held on Monday at
Juniper Grove, Rev. S. p. Morris
conducting the services.
Mr.. Strahan enlisted in the
Army about a year ago and was
at Camp Beauregard where he
became too i'll to remain. He
was brought home and later
taken to the hospital where he
died.
We deplore the death of this
young man and join the entire
community in expressions of
sympathy to the family.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30
Provisions Made For
Mississippi Indians.

Washington, May 20.-After
persistent efforts. Representa-
tives Venable and Harrison of
Mississippi succeeded today
IN incorporating the Indian APP
preparation bill a provision au-
thorlzing the expenditure of SIS
900 for esta blishing the sort of
reservation needed for the Choc-
taws of that state. This action
means that SIS, 600 a year Will be
devoted to the advancement Of
the Choctaws.
The first effect of this gener-
GUS initial appropriation will be
the establishing Of Indian
schools, the purchase of land and
implements to start the Choc-
tdws ON the road to practical
producers as farmers. There
are several thousand ChoCtaWS
in South Mississippi, distributed
through the counties which com
pose the congressional districts
of Representatives Venable and
Harrison respectively.
There are probably 1900 Indl-
ans in Mr.. VenabIe's district
and his first official activities
we're along the line of legislation
by Congress for their mental,
moral and material betterment.
Mr.. Harrison likewise has given
much time since his election to
Congress to the advancement OF
the Mississippi Choctaws, who
he claimed for>vears had been
unfairly disseminated against
in previous legislation for the va
rious Indian tribes
In the debate in the House to-
day on the Indian appropriation
bill both Mr.. Harrison and Mr.,
Venable made strong and effect
i've appeals for the fair treat
ment of the Mississippi Chloe
taWs, and as d result of what
what was accomplished these In
dams will be furnished the prac-
teal lmple ments with which to
carve out for the mselveS a deS-
tiny consistent with their en-
llghtened and developing envi-
ronment and the spirit of the
twentieth century.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30
A RED CROSS PARTY

Little Misses Kathleen Ellis and
Lucille Moody, impressed by the
magnitude of the Red Cross,
gave a penny a year" birthday
party last Friday at Mr.. Joe
Moody's home. Those who at
tended had a most enjoyable
time playing games and partak-
ing of delicious refreshments.
The neat sum of 1920 was real
lied. The little ladies are to be
commended for thoughtGulness,
particularly so a. the idea origl-
mated with them.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30
Short Course at A. H. S.

We wish to call attention tc
the full and excellent program
arranged by Miss Patton for the
Short Course for Canning Club
and Poultry Club girls to be
given at the A, H. S. next week
1t promises TO be a very profit
able occasion and we trust that
the club will take advantage of
it, And not only the club girls.
but everyone may find something
beneficial by attending.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30
CARD OF THANKS

Permit me to take this meth.
cd of thanking the citizens OF
Poplarvllle for elevating me to
the Office Of Mayor in the recent
election. l shall endeavour to
prove my appreciation by faith
.ul and Conscientious perform.
ance of duty.
Gratefully,
S. c. Smith.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

Rev. Earnest S. Brainard,
pastor of the Presbyterian church
at Humboldt. Tenn, accom-
panied by his family, spent the
past week in Poplaryille visiting
his mother and sisters. Mr..
Brainard has many friends here
who always have cordial wei
come Tor him. 1t was our good
pleasure TO hear him prear b ;
very thoughtful sermon al thu
Presbyterian church last SUNDAY
evening.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30
Non, Resident Summons.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To Mrs. Ethel K Baker,
You are hereby commanded to appear
before the Chancery Court of Pearl
River County in said State, on the
first Monday in Aug ust, 1918, to defend
the suit Of George E. Baker, in said
Court, wherein you are Defendant.
This the 22nd day of Nay, 1918.
H. K. ROUSE, Clerk.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

[ will pay the highest cash
prices for chickens, Bring them
in while the times are good,
D. G.. McInnis,
The Poplarville Grocer.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

MIR. and Mrs. Julius s. Moody
are down from Memphis, Tenn.
where they are making their
home. spending a while with the
home folk. Mrs. Moody will be
rememb ered as Miss Louella
Yates.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

Read carefully all the adver-
tisements in the Free Press.
You will often see things worth
while to you, and an opportunity
to purchase goods to your adj
vantage.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

With the closing of the session
of the Meridian college this week,
Miss frankie Durham has come
home 10 spend the vacation per-
lod
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

After a weeks furlough spent
with his home folks and friends
Will Roster left on Tuesday to
resume his duties at Camp
Beauregard.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30
Statement of the Financial Condition Of
Bank of Picayune

Located at Picayune, in the County of
Pearl River State Of Mississippi, at
the close of business May 10, 1918
made to the Board of Bank Examiners
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30
MILK COWS FOR SALE.

Fifteen cows with young calves, 500
to $40 each; mostly grade Jerseys Can
be seen at my Ranch, three miles South
OF Purvis.
c. c. BASS.
1888 Broadway,
New Orleans, La
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

Miss Jessie Bilbo came down
Tuesday from Hattiesburg,
where she has been attending
the State Normal College, and is
the guest of relatives here.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

MISS Ella May Moody returned
this week from Marion, Ala. i,
where she has been attending
'"fhe Judson" during the past
session.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

We regret to know that Mrs.
Wash Penton has been sick for
some days, and trust that this
estimable lady may soon re-
cover.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

Miss Ina Hand of Purvls. has
been visiting her sisters, Mines.
D. p. Kennedy and c. L. Spots
wood, at Nortac, for some days
past.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

RESOURCES
Loans and discounts ~ S 85,372 30
Bonds, Securities, etc. &C., 93074 II
Warrants State, County and
Municipal ....,... 139 IS
Guaranty Fund with State
Treasurer ...., 1000 90
Banking House and lot. 5000 90
Other Real Estate owned 5000 90
Furniture and fixtures 49,. 1000 90
Due from other banks-com-
mercial or reserve funds 124, 261 So
Currency ....... ........ 1924 90
Gold coin .......... 49,. 352 so
Silver coin, nickels and
cents. 80. -. -. 1,1O7 81
All other items Of resources,
viz; War Savings and
Thrift Stamps. $500. 26
Total. ............... $324,61O OF
LIABILITIES
Capital stock ...... -. .. $25,OOOoO
Surplus fund. ...... e.. 100000
Undivided profits less
amount paid for interest,
taxes and current expen-
ses ......... ,....,... 1850 10
Dividends unpaid .... 30 90
Individual deposits subject
to check ..... 80. 1914, 1872 76
Time certificates of deposit 84,799 IS
Bank deposits-other than
branches .. .... .... 1913 10
Certified checks. 80. ..... 81 p
Cashiers checks outstanding 5,673,15
Reserved for accrued inter
est on deposits as 50
Reserved for accrued taxes "A As
l. w. Z. Tate, Cashier, do solemnly
swear that the above is true statement
Of the financial condition OF Bank of
| Picayunc located at Picayune in the
County of Pearl River, State of Mssis-
sippi, at the close of business on the
10th day of May 1918, to the best of my
knowledge and belief,
Correct-Attest:
w. E. TATE. Cashier.
E. +. TATE,
]. d. STOCKSTILL,
Directors.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
County of Pearl River
Sworn to and subscribed before me by
w. f. Tate. Cashier, this 23rd day OF
| May, 1918.
E. p. SMITH, Notary Public.
My commission expires Jan. 20, 1920,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

Rubber Planting In Sumatra.
There are signs of increasing Amer.
lean investments in Batavia. One is n
ruDb0r-planting concern in Sumatra,
where $4,000 acres have been acquired
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

Mr.. c. L. Skatvold was dowr
from Kosciusko last SUNDAY 70,
a few hours with his family. We
learn with much pleasure, that
the family will not remove tc
hosclusko, as was contemplated
Tor while, but will continue ia
make Poplarville their home.
Among others OF the Poplar
vile young people just back from
school is Mr.. Clarence Newton
tie graduated this week at the
Gulf Coast Military Academy.
aud arrived at home Yesterday
accompanied by his mother,
Mrs. j. B. Newton, who went
down to Gulfport to attend the
closing exercises at the Acade-
my.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

Mr.. Edgar Cowan came home
Tuesday from Gulfport where
he has attended the Gulf Coast
Military Academy the past ses-
sion. Mr.. Cowan has accepted
a position at Hyde's Drug Store,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

Mrs. b. Il. Bilbo was IN Pop
larville during the past week
visiting relatives. She inform
ed US while here that Mr.. Bllbo
had accepted position at Pas
cagoula. to which place they
would move from Cheraw where
they have resided for several
months past.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

We were pleased to have Mr. J..
u. B. Leonard of Route A. drop
in to see us this week, and add
his name to our subscription
list.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

Miss Lily Rawls is at home for
the summer after busy school
session as a mem Der of the
Lumbetton High School faculty.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30
LOCAL NEWS

/ gsss>&as&SSsSssaS>">~~s>s> >ea 1870
superintendent Leopold Locke
h.s been on the sick list during
the past week.
Mr.. u. B. Parker, OF Virgins
was looking after legal matters
/ in Poplarville this week.
MISS Lois Shipman, who has
been attending the Meridian
college, came home this week.
Mrs. L. H. Dupont has had as
her guest for the past week her
sister, Mrs. C. l.. Runnells, of
Ellisville.
Miss Lily Rawls is at home for
the summer after busy school
session as member of the
Lumberton High School faculty.
We were pleased to have Mr..
u. B. Leonard of Route A. drop
in to see us this week, and add
his name to our subscription
list.
Miss Ina Hand of Purvls, has
been visiting her sisters, Mines.
D. p. Kennedy and c. L. Spots
wood, at Nortac. for some days
past.
With the closing OF the session
of the Meridian college this week,
Miss frankie Durham has come
home 10 spend the vacation per-
lod.
After a weeks furlough spent
with his home folks and friends
VIII Roster left on Tuesday to
resume his duties at Camp
Beauregard,
We regret to know that Mrs.
Wash Penton has been sick for
some days, and trust that this
estimable lady may soon re-
cover.
MISS Ella May Moody returned
this week from Marion, Ala,
where she has been attending
1.-THE hudson" during the past
session.
Miss Jessie Bilbo came down
Tuesday from Hattiesburg,
where she has been attending
the State Normal College, and is
the guest of relatives here.
Read carefully all the adver-
tisements in the Free Press.
You will often see things worth
while to you, and an opportunity
to purchase goods to your adj
vantage.
MIR. and Mrs. Julius s. Moody
arc down from Memphis, Tenn,
where they are making their
home, spending a while with the
home folk. Mrs. Moody will be
bered as Miss Louella
Yates.
Mr.. Edgar Cowan came home
Tuesday from Gulfport where
he has attended the Gulf Coast
Academy the past ses-
sion. Mr.. Cowan has accepted
a position at Hyde's Drug Store.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

Mrs. L. H. Dupont has had as
her guest for the past week her
sister, Mrs. C. l.. Runnells, of
Ellisville.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-05-30

Mss Lois Shlpman, who has
been attending the Meridian
College, came home this week.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-03-21
BARLEY is SOARING.


II the farmers were getting the bene-
fit OF the present prices which barley
commands On the open markets, or if
the laboring aen who earn their daily
barley bread by the sweat OF their
faces were deriving any benefits from
the comparatively low prices at which
the great majority Of the FARMERS
sold their barley last fall, there might
rot be so much reason for complain
ing.
But neither is the case. The fact
Ct the matter is that the great profits
made out of barley during the past
few months have been pocketed by
the spectators and market gamblers,
and the consumers pay the bill, TO
say nothing of what the farmers fail
ed to get.
The federal government is not put
ting its restraining influences upon
barley, or corn, or oats. Under the
law empowering the government to
fix prices, there is said to be no means
for reaching the gambler in grains
other thar wheat.
The result is, as has been true in a
very large measure ever since the
grain exchanges began to dabble in
market manipulations, that after the
bulk of the grains pass under the be.
nign influence of the Spectator prices
are showed up to the limit before the
consumers are enabled to become the
possessors of any considerable por-
ton of it.
For every bushel of wheat pro.
duced in America, we are Informed
that approximately three thousand
bushels are bought and sold on the
gambling markets-and the ultimate
consumer pays the bills!