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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
One RESOLUTION IS
SUFFICIENT FOR new
Year, SAYS PASTOR
Resolve at the beginning Of the New
Year to Face Problems as They
Are Reached with the Help Of
God, Advises Pastor Davis
In Sermon.

Advising HIS parlshoners to live
closer to God during tne coming year
and TO seek Him more diligently, Rev.
John A. Davis, pastor of the First
Baptist church, in a sermon on the
subject Facing The Future, Sunday
morning said that ne would not adj
wise the making OF long list of reso-
lutions at the beginning of the new
year, Just to be broken within a few
weeks. His advice was that one reso-
luton be made and kept all during the
year and this resolution was that the
problems of life shall be tackled and
solved as they are reached through the
help of God.
Phil. S:13 and IA was the pastors
text and he urged his hearers to for
get the past year except to profit by
the mistakes and to press forward In
to the New Year of opportunity and
responsibility with a determination to
conquer. ~
The pastor stated that to live life
in this world was more solemn than
to die and that to face the responsi.
bilities of life was more serious than
death.
The sermon was unique New
Years message and yet one that was
really worth while to those who heard
It in entering upon another year o.
\ life.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
STATE ESEEkSD DELAY
IN TRIAL OF DOCTOR
HELD FOR MURDER
Inability to Locate Witnesses to BE
Grounds Of States Attorneys
Gardner Girl Arrested On
Delinquency Charge.

Louisville, KY. December 29.--when
DR.. Christopher @. Schott is arraigned
In City Court this afternoon to answer
Q charge OF having slain pretty seven
teen-year-old Elizabeth Ford Griffith,
his office attendant, Prosecutor Robert
H. Lucas will ask that the hearing be
postponed for two or three days
This request, Mr.. Lucas said will be
based on the inability of the prosecu-
tion to locate witnesses.
DR.. Schott's attorneys, however, will
renew their motion for bail, and wit
nesses will be called and examined in
this connection, II is said. If bail is
denied there is a likelihood that aetor-
neys for the defense will seek the is-
suance of a writ of habeas corpus.
Similar action, it was indicated,
might be taken also in the case of
Laurene Gardner, 13 years old, arrest
ed last night on a charge of delin-
quency and now being held in the De-
tention Home.
The arrest of the Gardner child, ac-
cording to statements made by the
prosecution today, is an independent
action and at this time is not to be
construed as duplicating the child in
the murder case.
The child's alleged delinquency, 1t
i waa said uac q naf,roI ,1ovnIoxr.or.
that followed an inquiry into her re-
lations with DR.. Schott, and the move
was deemed to be advisable by pro-
baton officers, who felt, they said,
that the girls parents were not ex-
ercising the right sort OF guardian
ship over their child.
No member of the Police Depart
ment nor the City Prosecutor would
be allowed to question the child, it
was announced.
| Mrs. w. M. Gardner, the child's
mother, visited the Detention Home to-
day. The mothers first question was
How are they treating you. Laur-
rene?" Assured that her surroundings
were pleasant and she had received
every consideration the mother took
another tack "If they question you,
don't tell them a thing she told her
daughter.
The Matron, who was present at the
meeting, warned Mrs. Gardner that
she was violating condition of her
admission to the home.
AS Mrs. Gardner was leaving, how
ever, she called back: Remember
what l said, Laurene-not an answer
must you make to their questions"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
TRIED TO TAKE HER OWN
LIFE; FOUND TO Be INSANE.


Lizzie Brown, daughter OF Uncle
Harrison Clay. well known old color
ed man of the East end, was brought
before Judge Newell and Jury in Cir
cult Court this morning for lunacy
inquest. She was found to be Of un-
sound mind and will be taken to the
state asylum for the insane at Lexing-
ton for treatment
The age OF the woman could not be
ascertained. Her father, who was not
certain about his age but thought he
was about 81 or SO, SID that his
daughter was born several years be-
fore the war. He said that he was
sold into the South when the daughter
was about fiye years of age and that
he was In the South several years be-
fore the war Upon gaining his free
dom, he said he returned to Maysvilie
and found his daughter married. She
is now widow and resides with him
Several nights ago the aged woman
slipped from her home and was found
on the c. & o. railroad track. She told
those who found her that she had plan.
ned to throw herself in front of the
first train that came along. She is
also said to have begged members Of
her family to cut her throat and has
carried razor about her home.
A guard from the state asylum is
expected to arrive tomorrow to take
the woman to Lexington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
BUILDING ASSOCIATION
ELECTS OFFICERS


AT the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Mason County Building
and Savings Association held at the
Council Chamber Saturday evening
the following directors were elected
for the ensuing year: ]. Foster Bar
bour, J. B. Russell, R. X. Hoefiich, T.
NJ. RUSSELL Stanley F, Reed, ]. c. Ev-
erett, ]. C. Rains. Ferd Hechingear, J..
l. Salisbury, and Charles Wright. The
directors elected the following officers
for the year:
President-J. Foster Barbour.
Vice President. B. Russell.
Secretary-T. M. Russell.
Assistant Secretary-W. w. Kinsler.
Treasurer--R, X. Hoefiich.
Solicitor Stanley F. Reed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
BARRACKS ELECT OFFICERS

The Baraca Bible Glass of the First
Baptist Church has elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing term OF six
months:
President Frank s. Tolle.
Vice resident-william e. Smith.
Secretary-Elmer 7. Kirk.
Assistant Secretary Richard t.
Gather.
Treasurer-W. A. Munzing.
Teacher-Prof r. Y Maxey.
Assistant Teacher--C. 8. Kirk.
The officers will meet at the pastors
study on Wednesday evening to lay
plans for the ensuing term.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
PAYNE WANTS TRIAL
THIS TERN OF COURT

Attorney A. D. Cole, who represents
Bear" Payne under indictment on a
charge Of shooting and wounding with
intent to kill, announced in court this
morning that his client wanted trial
during this term and that he would be
ready to try the case at any time. AS
District Attorney Grannis was not in
Maysville. date for the trial could
not be fixed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
may ASK GOVERNOR
FOR PROTECTION AT
MARkSBERRY TRIAL


Covington, KY, December 29.--At-
torney Lewis F. Brown, of Covington,
has conferred with relatives of Thom-
as Marksberry, held in the Covington
jail for safekeeping and who 10
charged with murder, in Bracken
county, of Jesse Glenn, who lived near
Brooksville. 1t is probable Brown will
be employed to defend Marksberry.
who enters vigorous denial Of the
charge placed against him.
Marksberry was brought to Coving-
ton several days ago by Sheriff
Thompson, of Braclken county, after, it
Is said, mob threatened the mans
life. Glenn's torso was unearthed near
Marksberry's home, and soon after the
discovery mob was organized.
''It is probable that soon after the
first Of the year Marksberry will be
given preliminary trial in Bracken
county, and If am employed in this
case, will seek to have ample pro-
lection for my client" said Attorney
Brown. "If necessary, / will appeal
to Governor Morrow or request the
Bracken county authorities to do this
in order that Marksberry is afforded
protection"
According to Attorney Brown, a mob
visited Marksberry's home, near
n,r<I,syf1ln ,avayal nfohte o0o aud
ransacked the place. 1t is said the
mob was looking for the head and
legs of the murdered man. Marks
berry's home was ruined by the in
vaders," said Brown.
"I know feeling is high in Bracken
county, but 1 believe the authorities
will see that Marksberry is given pro-
lection when his case is called for pre-
liminary hearing. The man is inno-
cent, notwithstanding the chain Of cir
cumstances that surround the case
said Brown.
Marksberry formerly was Baptist
minister and held several charges in
small towns in Kentucky.
Brown conferred with Arthur Walk
er, stenographer in the Kenton circuit
court, with the purpose of engaging
the iatter's services during the trial
and Attorney Robert Harget, of Brack-
en- county, conferred with Attorney
Brown regarding the case.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT
FOR DOG LICENSES

Only few days are now left until
the first Of January when every dos In
the county is expected to have a II
cense tag about his neck. Dogs found
running at large without the naces-
sary state and county tax paid, may
be taken up into pound and held un-
I'll redeemed or killed. Persons own
ing dogs who do not have the license
paid by the Arst OF January are sub
ject 70 q heavy fins.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
TOBACCO MARKET
IS REOPENED WITH
PRICES VERY Low
American Has No Buyers on the Mar
ket Today and Farmers Are Much
Displeased With Prices
Offering Short.

The Maysville Looseleaf Tobacco
Market was re-opened this morning
with sales at every warehouse but
with very little tobacco on any Of the
floors. The growers had not deliver
ed much tobacco during the holiday
season and there was little delivered
this morning.
The sales for the day were very dis
couraging, according to the growers.
in comparison with prices which have
maintained before the market was
closed for the holidays but the tobac-
CO offered was of poor quality and
as the American Tobacco Company
had no buyers on the market, this is
supposed to have had some effect up
on the price.
Houses report sales as follows:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
COUNTY JUDGE FILES
STRONG BOND

County Judge H. P. Purnell today
fled in Circuit Court his bond for $10,-
600 for the last two years of his term
of Office. The bond was an unusually
strong one with the following business
men as sureties: E. T. Kirk, C. L.
Wood, W. L. Traxel, Clarence Math-
ews, ]. M. Collins, Charles Rosenstein
and W. W. Ball, Jr. Other county Of
ficials must present new bonds before
the first Of the year.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
COURT ADJOURNS UNTIL
WEDNESDAY MORNING

The Mason Circuit Court re-conven-
ed this morning at the Court House
but was in session but for short time
when it adjourned to meet again on
next Wednesday morning for which
time several small civil cases have
been set for trial
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
DESERTS WIFE
AND SMALL CHILD

A Mrs. Runyan, who lives in the
East end and whose husband was for
time employed, on Dam 33, complain
ed to the police this afternoon that her
husband had deserted her and her
baby about four weeks ago. The case
will be taken direct to the Grand
Jury.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
ODD FELLOWS ELECT
ON TUESDAY EVENING

There will be very important
meeting Of DeKalb Lodge No. IL, I. o.
O. F., at their hall on Tuesday even
ing. This is the regular meeting for
the election of officers and members
are urged to be in attendance. Other
important business may be up for dis
cussion.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
MITCHELL GOES TO
ALABAMA TO FACE CHARGE

City Detective e. L. Hollums, OF
Birmingham. Ala, arrived here Sun
day and returned to that city Sunday
afternoon having in charge George
Mitchell. Jr., Of this city, who Is want
ed in Birmingham on charge of SELL
ing mortgaged property.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
HORSES

We will be at Higgins & Slattery's
Stable in Maysville, KY, on Tuesday
and Wednesday, December 30 and 81,
to buy sound geldings from 15-1 to
1873 hands high, to years old.
Must be sound and in good flesh.
2s-2t STEWART & DAY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
UNCERTAINTY OF WATER MAY
CAUSE PLANT TO CLOSE DOWN

The uncertainty of city water sup
ply will probably cause shut down
Of the American Tobacco Company's
plant sometime this week, Manager
Duke. of the local plant, informed
Mayor Thomas NJ. Russell this morn
ing.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29

Don't be taken In by so-called Graf
onola or Victrola dealers offering yon
second hand machines or machines Of
obsolete patterns. All modern Graf
on0las are made with turntables set
down in cabinet, not on top Of cabinet,
as some so-called dealers are show
Ing. II you want modern machines we
are the regular authorized Victor and
Grafon0la dealer.
27-tf J. u. MuHfHf.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29

4 HIsh Grade Parior Grand Piano.
leahosany 10 exceptionally ilne eopol,
siqn. Very One ioils. upecIaf hAFsNin
}pr pash RIrffAnp 1pAhfABp
PLANO CO.. ~ n Jhlrc "A, hslwssa
Pst'5Ia&s sne 4 = " i)epel ss.st
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29

Mr.. Guy Fannin, of Glenn Springs.
Ky., is in Maysville for several days
in connection with plans for taking
the 1920 census. Mr.. Fannin Is an as
sistant Supervisor of the census for
this district.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
BUSY WEEK AT MAY0Rs OFFICE

This week should be an unusually
busy week at the office of Mayor Rus
sell as all city licenses expire with the
first of January and must be renewed
by that time. The Mayor will be kept
busy for several days issuing licenses.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29

Officer James Mcnamara is sporting
a fine new uniform of blue with brass
buttons.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29

"The Best Christmas Gift after All.
"A wonderful Crystola Phonograph.
Plays any record correctly. THE
RICHARD SPANIARD PIANO COM
PANY, 141 e. Third Street. 22-6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29
NEW YEARS PRAYER MEETING

At First Presbyterian Church 7-s a.
m. Thursday. Everybody invited.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-29

Special crops: James Rees & Hart
ley, s461O; Ben Seaman, $43.51.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-08-28
COFFEE R0ASTERS
CLAIM INNOCENCE

American importers and domestic
roasters and handlers Of coffee n
powerless to stop the rise in the
price of coffee. according to a state
ment issued in San Francisco today
by the Pacific Coast Coffee Roasters
Association.
The statement declares that circum-
stances over which American dealers
have no control have forced coffee
prices to their present level. The
advance is attributed principally to
the shortage in this years Brazilian
coffee crop which, owing to the severe
frost Of July, 1918, will be cut to one
half its normal size. This depleted
crop began coming on the market
about July 1 Of this year and, ac-
cording to the roasters, will largely
have to supply the needs of this corn-
try and Europe for the next twelve
months.
Last years frost, the worst expert
enced in than q quarter of Q
century. out Of a total Of 800, 000, 900
trees in the Sac Paulo district. the
worlds greatest coffee producing
section of Brazil, killed 100, 900, 900
young trees. More than 300, 000, 900
mature trees were so badly damaged
they had to be cut down to the roots.
Even under favorable conditions
these trees cannot be made to yield
a crop for three years.
On top of the short crop, the Euro
pean demand for coffee has been enor-
nous since the signing of the
armistice and with practically the
entire surplus of coffee stocks from
former years used up during the war
there is not enough coffee in sight
to meet the demand which is being
made by the entire world.
The coffee r~oasters' statement in
conclusion says:
1T is misleading and unfair to
blame the coffee importers Of this
country for conditions over which
they have no control and which are
even more unwelcome to them than
they are to the Any inn
porter, jobber, coffee rooster or re-
tail grocer will tell you that the
high price is seriously interfering
with his business. 1t is a well-known
principle that 1t is harder to make
profit on a high market than on a
low one"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-08-28

1t has developed that William A,
Burns. nominated to be assayer OF
the Carson mint, never has received
his commission. Burns. it is reported.
has delayed accepting the commission
at the request of Governor Boyle, who
desires his services in connection
with efforts to settle the labor DIM
culties at Virginia City. Burns Is
taking q very active part in the de-
alterations toward . settlement and
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-08-28
INDUSTRIAL NEWS IN BRIEF

GOOdSpr1ngE - FreddricksOn and
Egger lease to ship eight tons of van
adium ore.
Carson City-Shale deposits carry
ing good percentages of petroleum
discovered.
Mina-Eastern capitalists renewing
operations in Candelaria district.
Tonopah-Oil indications in Sand
Springs district scene of latest rush.
drilling equipment to be installed.
Is representing the International
Mine, Mill and Smeltermen's union.
The governor speakes very highly of
his work along the lines of mediation.
1t has developed that Harold Hale,
recently named as supervisor of GEN.
sus for the first district of Nevada,
will have charge Of the work in
Washoe. White Pine, Storey, Ormsby,
Lyon, Lander. Humboldt, Eureka,
Elko. Douglas and Churchill coun-
ties, leaving only six counties, all but
n of which are sparsely inhabitated,
to be handeled by the supervisor of
the second district. 1t also is likely
that Hale will direct the work in the
new county of Pershing, which is geo.
graphically located in the first dis
trict. but undoubtedly was thought
by the department of commerce to be
included in Humboldt county. The
counties left for the director of the
second district will be Lincoln,
Clark. Esmeralda, Nye and Mineral.
The supervisor for the second dis
trict has not yet been appointed.
Rumors at Carson are to the effect
that there is to be a change made
soon in the office force of Robert F.
Cole. state labor commissioner. A
daughter of William A. Burns, pros
pective superintendent of the Car
son assay office, is said to have the
Endorsement OF several labor organi-
cations for a position in the labor
commissioners office.
While it never has been publicly an
nounced. it is interesting to note that
the report that salaries paid to phisi-
clans attending inmates of the state
prison and state orphans home would
be increased as soon as DIR. Huffakcr
succeeded DR.. Donald Maclean as
prison physician have been justified.
The records in the secretary of states
Office show that the salary Of the pri-
son physician has been increased to
$125. The increase was made by the
prison board, effective in June when
DIR. Huffaker took charge. DIR. Mac
leans salary as prison physician was
500 per month. The orphans home
payroll shows that the salary of DR..
Maclean as physician for the institu-
ton has been increased to 800 from
SIS per month
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-08-28

H00B0LDT CHAPTER No.
Q, r. A. M.-Neetings held ~
ct their hall at . p. m. On w
the Second and Fourth Fri
day evening" Of each month. All
Companion Royal Arch Nasons in
good standing are cordially invited
to attend. L. G. CAMPBELL. h.. p.
CHRIS WOLF. Sec'y.
wINNEMUCCA AERIE No. 4s7. FOE.
Regular meetings on second and
fourth Monday evenings Of each
month in Winneva Hall. Visiting
Eagles are cordially invited to a.
tend all sessions.
j. p. GRANDEL, w.P.
+. C. KRENKEL. Secretary.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-16
GIVING INSTRUCTION
TO COUNTY'S BLIND

Every week on Saturday Miss Evelyn
Elliott, an official representative Of the
Maryland School for the Blind, visite
Annapolis and Anne Arundel county
for the purpose Of giving instruction to
the blind
Already Miss Elliott has several
pupils who are interested in the work
of learning to be useful. though blind
The instruction is not only given to
the white blind, but the colored as
We'll Miss Elliott has been teaching 0
colored blind women the past week
and this week will visit West Annapo
lis to give instruction to Mr.. REIN
who is blind, having lost his sight
while at work in the chemical labora-
tory at the Naval Academy. where !;
bottle Of acid which he was handling
fell on him.
buy Red Cross seals Now
The postal service isn't as good as
it might he, still it is better to trusa
secret to the mails than to the fe-
males
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-16
CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR
THE A. A. COUNTY HOME

The Guild of Mercy is ready to re-
ceiye gifts for carrying Christmas
cheer to the inmates at the Anne
Arundel County Home. Any donations
viii be acceptable. and may include
sums Of money, cake, candy, preserves,
jellies. and any and all things that the
inmates may use to their comfort.
1t has been the custom of the Guild
Of Mercy, some of whose members
have long since passed to their re-
ward, for more than a quarter Of a
century to carry Christmas cheer to
the poor inmates Of the County Home,
and the practice must still he kept up.
They look for 1t and expect some of
those outside in the world to think OF
them
Any gifts may be sent either TO Mrs
Eugene Worthington, 40 Duke OF
Gloucester street, or to Mrs. Gage, III
Duke Of Gloucester street. The Guild
requests that donors do not send per.
ishabless before Chr str1as Eve. buf
send gifts of money. with which tc
purchase needed presents, as soon a.
possible, tEat members OF the Guiis
may not be unduly rushed at the las
moment
Buy Red Cross seals Som--
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-16
NAVAL BOARD PROGRAM
FOR 1921 ANNOUNCED

In order that "the Navy OF the
United States should ultimately be
equal 10 the most powerful maintaine1
By any other nation OF the world the
naval general board recommends that
the building program for 1921 include
I two bauleships. one battle cruiser. ten
scout cruisers, five destroyer "iotilla
leaders" and six submarines
Declaring the greatest naval lesson
of the war was the immense advant-
age OF uniformity in speed and arma-
ment Of first-line ships, the board as
serted 1t already was evident that first
line ships of the American Navy must
have heavier armament than the
twelve-inch guns OF the first dread
naughts These ships. the board said
were rapidly assuming the same rela
tionship TO the Nays super dread
naughts that the older battleships bear
to the first dreadnaughts themselves,
with the time approaching when they
can no longer be considered as effec-
tive first-line ships
The German fleet the board declared
in this connection, was Handicapped
and not strengthened by the presence
of predreadnaughts of slower speed
and lighter armament in the battle OF
Jutland because they reduced the
maneuvering and fighting powers OF
the entire force"
Emphasizing the deficiency of the
American Navy in scout cruisers, the
board, recommending the construction
OF ten Of these ships, cites the value of
such craft to the British fleet during
the war, and declared them to be es-
sential TO amy we'll balanced navy
recommending construction of five
ships Of the uper-destroyer type, the
board emphasized the usefulness of
such ships in connection with destroy
err operations. AS a means of apply
ing and developing the lessons of the
war in submarine construction, the
board recommended construction of
six type or pilot submarines rather
than large building program in pres
ent types. One destroyer and one
submarine tender completed the pro
gram.
For the development and eonstruc-
ti0n of aircraft during the year the
board recommended an appropriation
Of $4,000 900, with $4,000 600 to be
used for experimental construction.
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