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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
LOUISVILLE DOCTOR
Held ON CHARGE OF
MURDER BY POLICE
Detectives Claim Evidence shows PLY.
sieian Murdered HIS ONCE Girl,
Found Dead.

Louisville, KY, December 27.--
Charged with the murder OF his IT.
year-old office girl, Elizabeth Ford
Grifffth to whom he was formerly en-
gagged, DR.. Christopher g. Sehott, one
of the better known West End physi-
clans, was placed under arrest Friday
by Chief of Detectives De Forester.
The girl was found shot to death In his
office by DR. Sehott, who notified the
coroner at $3.50 o'clock Wednesday af-
ternoon.
DR.. Schott was seated in chair at
the office of his attorney, Delozier
Moxley, when Captain De Forester en-
tered, walked over to him and said:
| ...Dr. Schott, you are under arrest on
a charge of murder"
"You are making a big mistake "a
grevious mistake" said DR.. Schott. Il
am in the clear. This is a great In
! justice."
Laurine Gardner, 13 years old, who
| had been out with DR.. Schott Wednes-
day afternoon, also was taken to de-
Elective headquarters to be questioned
Iagain.
The Gardner girl, a precious child
| OF 13, corroborated DR.. Schott's story
| In almost every detail when question
ed by the detectives. The only new
feature developed In her story was
THAT mop bucket had been overturn-
ed in the center of the consulting
room, indicating struggle.
The child detailed the trip In the
machine distributing presents and the
scene when Elizabeth discovered the
Ivory manicure set which Laurine was
i ~, xuttla nfhar Oiftq
Elizabeth asked the doctor who the
manicure set was for, and he said,
l"you don't need to know" in sort
|of teasing tone, and then Elizabetn
began to cry. The doctor then told
her she could have II II she wanted It.
Elizabeth said she didn't want 1t, and
Ishe had refused to take a ten-dollar
bill the doctor gave her for Christ
mas, too.
The story the girl SO far has told
Icoincided exactly with that told the
police by the doctor Christmas Eve.
Laurine said that Elizabeth then
went into the back room crying. Tne
doctor went after, her and evidently
lcomforted her, for she stopped crying
land took mop and bucket and start
ed TO clean the Office when they left.
| When they returned about 3 O'Clock,
1.-THE child said, the folding doors into
1.-The consultation room were closed and
locked. Mrs. Gerlach, patient. then
lcame in. She had been waiting at
grocery across the street. Laurine
said the doctor knocked and then un-
fastened the door with knife BLADE.
DR.. Schott's story Of his where
abouts Wednesday afternoon does not
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
SMALLPOX BROUGHT
HERE FROM INDIANA,
DR.. rice LEARNS
Investigation DiscIoses That Case Of
Smallpox In Sixth Ward Was De.
veloped From Contact With
Child From Indiana.

Continuing his Investigation to learn
the source of the one case of small
pox which was discovered In the Sixth
ward here on Christmas day. County
Health officer Rice has learned that
the smallpox was carried to the state
of Kentucky from Indiana by the little
niece Of Mr.. Smltbers, who is now
suffering from the disease.
On Thanksgiving day Mr.. Smither's
sister and her little daughter arrived
here from their home In Shirley, Ind.
They spent probably two hours at the
Smithers home and then went on into
Fleming county to visit other rela-
tives. tits learned that the little girl
was broken out and that her mother
thought she had chickenpox. It was
also learned that there mas been some
smallpox In that section of the state OF
Indiana and that there was some Ques-
ton about letting the little girl on the
train at Shirley when she started for
Kentucky.
In order to warn the authorities of
Fleming county, DIR. Rice today called
the Fleming county Health officer over
the telephone and put him In possess
sion of the facts. 1t is expected that
the Fleming county health department
will take steps at once to prevent the
spread of the disease in that county.
DR.. Rice stated today that the pa
| tient was doing nicely and that all
persons who we're exposed to the case
had been vaccinated and we're strict
ly obeying the orders Of the Health
Department. In view of these facts he
is not fearing any spread and says that
the public is taking the development
we'll and at present there is no scare
and no need for scare.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
PROMINENT YOUNG COUPLE
MARRIED At NEWPORT


The many friends OF Miss Julia Mae
Mcdaniel and Mr.. Stanley Reed Low
cry were surprised to learn of their
marriage at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs. T. d. Trumbo In Newport,
KY, this morning.
The pretty and attractive bride is
the youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George W. Mcdaniel, OF East Second
street, having been connected with her
father as bookkeeper In his large coal
business for the past four years and
she has host of friends whom she
has won by her sweet disposition and
pleasing way.
The groom is the only son OF Mt.
and Mrs. Joseph Lowery of the West
end and has been employed as assist
ant cashier, by the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railway Co. for the past ten years
He is also graduate of the Maysvili
High School and served with the A. f.
F. in France. Mr.. Lowery is splen-
did young man and has won the admir-
alton of all-who know him.
After a wedding trip in the East
they will be at home to their many
friends, who join in happy congratu-
lations at 425 East Second street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
MAYsyMLE TO PROFIT
BY ADAMS ROAD WORK

In conference held at Columbus,
Ohio. the first of this week. it was
agreed that several roads through
Adams county will be improved during
the coming season on the $3.50 basis,
the county paying half and the state
road department paying the other half
One of the roads to be improved will
be the road between West Union and
Bentonville. which road leads on to
Aberdeen. This road improvement
will be direct benefit to Maysyille
and the local business men have been
supporting the proposition.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
FUNDS ENOUGH ON
HANDS FOR XMAS
TREAT next Year


The committee which has been In
charge of raising funds for the busi-
ness men for the past five years In the
City and County to give presents to the
poor little children Of the City, who,
at Christmas time would not be paid
a visit by Santa Claus, desire to make
the delightful announcement that
there Is now enough funds In the Saw
ings Department OF the State National
Bank drawing per cent. interest to
give to all the poor little children
Santa Claus next year without asking
the business men for cent.
The Christmas treat given to the
poor children of Maysyille each year
by the business men has reached all
parts of the country, and business men
Of other cities, much larger than
:Maysyiile, have made inquiries Of the
Committee as to how such splendid
entertainment was gotten up. They
were informed that the people of
Maysville and Mason county. were the
best people on earth, and that It was
out OF the Kindness of the. hearts Of
these big people that Santa Claus was
able to come to the Court House on
Christmas Eve and see to 1t that ev-
cry little poor child in the city and
its suburbs would receive something
to mako life worth WHILE
The committee, for the little chill
dren, desires to thank all the good
people who donated 80 generously to
this good cause and to thank Mr.. j. B;
Russell for his generous donation OF
the Boys Band, and especially desires
to thank the boys and girls in the
band for their services. and to thank
Mayor Thomas M. Russell for his gem
erous donation Of the Opera House for
next year where the TOYS and good
things will be given away.
The committee desires further to ex-
press their appreciation to the ladies
who gave up their time to come to the
Court House and fill up the buckets
for the little children. and for their
time and services on Christmas Eve
in helping give away the toys and
spreading Christmas cheer with their
sweet smiles and gentle words.
Thank you one and all. Ifall of you
had not been SO generous with your
time and means there would have been
many homes In .Maysville where the
shouts of pleasure from the little chill
tlren would not have been heard and
the smiles Of Joy which they gave as
thanks as they reached up their chub-
by little hands for their toys. would
have been lost.foreyer.
w. N. STOCKTON.
R. B. ADAIR.
Committee.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
SEVERAL CIVIL CASES
SET FOR NEXT WEEK

The Mason Circuit Court will re-
convene on next Monaay morning and
take up the trial Of civil cases, several
Of which are now set. At present there
are no other criminal cases set for
trial at this term but the Grand Jury
meets on Tuesday, January 6, and 1t
may be that some of the pending cases
will be set for trial this term upon
agreement OF the prisoners as II is
understood Eddings wants trial this
term and "Bear" Payne, under indict-
ment for shooting and wounding with
intent to kill, also wants trial this
term. .s S.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
MIR, II. M. WOOD DIES

Mr.. T. M. Wood, aged seventy years,
o former resident of this county, died
at his home on Walnut Hills, Cincin-
natl, at noon Friday. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs, Hattie Wood, and
one daughter, Mrs. Robert Richardson
of Chicago, and three sisters. Mrs. R.
B. Owens, of this city, Mrs. G. w. For
man and Miss Mamie Wood, of the
county, and three brothers, George b.,
of this city, Andrew. of Lakewood, Gin
cinnati, and c. A., of Augusta. Fun
eral at 10:30 Monday morning from
the family residence. Burial in Spring
Grove cemetery
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
DUSTIN FARNUN AT
THE PAsTIAE MONDAY

Dustin Farnum will appear at the
Pastime Monday, December 10. In "A
Mans Fight. This stirring story OF
the East and West shows this popur
lar star In unusual characters. This
productton has been pronounced one
OF tho strongest starring vehicles pro-
yided tor Dustin Farnum 70 date.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
CLASS ENTERTAINs

Miss Hazel Wood delightfully."- enter
tanned the Star Glass of Forest Ave-
nue. Sunday School at her home in
East Third street Thursday evening.
The Christmas tree was beautifully
decorated and on it was gift for ey-
cry one present. Mrs. Morris, the
teacher of the class, was presented
with handsome muff. given to her
by her class. At the close of the hour,
delightful refreshments were served
The lovely bouquet for the table was
given by a friend Of the hostess.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
FARR0W-RUDY

Mr.. Newton c. Rudy. son OF Mr. and
Mrs George w. Rudy, OF Forest ave
nue, and Miss Edna Farrow. Of Ports
mouth, Ohio, formerly Of this city
were married at Portsmouth on
Christmas day. They will make their
home In MaysyilIe and their many
local friends extend hearty eohgratu-
lationa.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
PAPER MANUFACTURERS
SPEND DAY IN MAYSvHLE

The officers and salesmen OF the
Diem & Wing Paper Company, of Gin
cinnati, spent today In Maysville on
their annual holiday vacation trip
While here they inspected the plant OF
January & Wood Company, from
whom they purchase much material
The members of the party made p
complete inspection OF the city and
had many good things to say about it
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27

Don't be taken In by so-calIed Graf.
onoia or Vlctrola dealers Offering you
secondhand machines or machines OF
obsolete patterns. All modern Graf
Onolas 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
Graf0n0la dealer.
27-tf j. G.. MURPHY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
HIGH GLASS PICTURE

experimental Wives" with Con-
stance Talmadge In the leading role
which was shown at the Washington
Theater Friday night was an unusual
ly good feature and there was avery
large crowd at both -showings. This
was the second of the First National
productions and they have both given
complete satisfaction to the public
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
AGED CITIZEN DIES

Mr.. Joseph Best, aged n years, died
at the home OF George Roe in the Or
angeburg neighborhood Saturday
morning of the infirmities incident to
old age Mr.. Best was unmarried anf
most likabie gentleman.
The funeral will be held from the
Roe home Monday at 1880 o'clock and
burial will be In the Maysville ceme-
terry.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
CITY OUT OF WATER
FOR SEVERAL HOURS

The city was without water for sew
eral hours today. The bank pumps
with which all of the water is now
being pumped into the mains. were be-
ing moved. There is 8 feet of water in
the reservoir which is being held on
order Of city authorities to protect the
city against fire in case of serious
break down at the pumping station.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
AUTO BREAKS BRASS
RAILING AT CHURCH

An automobile driven by Mr.. Z. L.
McRoberts, of Hillsboro, KY. became
unmanagable at the corner of Third
and Limestone streets at noon today
and ran into the steps at the front of
st. Patrick's church breaking down
the brass railing on the steps.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
FIRST NJ. 4. CHURCH. SOUTH

The Sunday School meets at $50.
Be in your place and bring a new
member with you. Join in the contest.
Preaching by the pastor at 10:45 a.
m. and z p. M. Good music. Public
generally invited and welcome. j. c..
Burwell, Sunday School Superintend-
ent. w. d. WELBBRN, Pastor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
May SETTLR CASE

II is understood that movement IL
on foot to settle the case In which
young George Mitchell is being held in
jail here for Alabama authorities on
charge of selling mortgaged auto
mobile. Young Mitchell has already
agreed to return to Alabama without
requisition papers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
MARKET RE.OPENs MONDAY

The Maysville looseleaf tobacco
market will reopen on Monday at 8
o'clock and two sets Of buyers will be
on the floors. Buyers No. will open
at the Home and No. will open at the
Planters. There has not been great
amount of the weed delivered within
the past few days but big rush is ex-
pected tonight and tomorrow night.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27

In the Mason County Court today a
supplemental inventory and appraise-
ment of the personal estate Of Thomas
]. Winter was filed and ordered re-
corded.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27

A High Grade Parlor: Grand Piano,
mahogany in exceptionally fine condi-
tion, Very fine tone. Special bargain
for cash. RICHARD sPANIARD
PIANO CO., 14f e. Third ST.. between
Postofiice and L. q NJ Depot. a2-6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

\ Preaching by the pastor at 10:45 a..
m. and at D. m. Morning subject,
Facing the Future" Evening sub
ject, Seeking Things Above. Sun
day School at $3.50 a. m, w. ]. Car.
linger, superintendent B. Y.ss.sstl;
at p, m. Come and worship with us
US JOHN A. DAVIS, Pastor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27

, Rev. w. H. Davenport, district SUI
perintendent Of the M. q. Church. will
preach Sunday at the Sedden NJ. e.
Church. This is the first quarterly con-
ference meeting and all members of
the church are urged to be In attend
ance.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Farley, Mr.. s. A.
Frost of Huntington, w. Va, Mrs.
Rourana Whaley and grandson, Wood
ford Whaley OF Ewing, KY, spent
Christmas holidays with Mrs. James
Frost of Cherry street
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27

Portsmouth,. ohlo. nseknhss zl,--
Street or sefltta HAa crippled hefa
{esttfday a. NE result ~ 4 nfe IN
4hicl can n tAe street railway
WpHnf Heze deeIrptet. ms io.s 4
sslInssi>6 u >iep,)Qo
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
BABY MOORE

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Moore. of East
land. are the proud parents of fine
son born last night. The youngster
weighs pounds and has been named
Robert Nelson.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
MANY FARNfERs ARE
BUYING FERTILIZER

County Agent George Kirk is quite
busy Just now getting ready to order
several carloads of fertilizer for use
on Mason county farms. Those farm
ers who have not yet placed their or
ders should do so at once.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
LIGHTNER-BERRY

- Mr.. Eli Berry;Saged As, of Aberdeen
and Miss Maude Lightner, Uf-Waf1fnB
ford. KY, were married here Friday
by County. Judge H. P. Purnell.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27
FOR SALE

10 share of Stock in King Midas Oil
Company price 500 per share In
quire at Ledger office. 24-3t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27

Mr.. Ivan Case, of Detroit, Mich. Is
here to spend the holiday season with
his parents, Mr., and Mrs. Robert Case
of East Second street. -
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27

County Agent George Kirk, wife and
son spent Christmas with the family
of his brother, Mr.. sTheo Kirk at Lex
ington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27

Mr.. vincent Ellis. Of Lexington,
spent the holidays hafe with his par,
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. H 8. Ellis.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-27

4The Best Christmas Gift after AM
A wonderful Crystola Phonograph.
Plays any record correctly. THE
sPANIARD PIANO COM
PANY, 141 d. Third Street. 22-6t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-20
DOCTOR
WILL TESTIFY
Former Major to Give TeSti-
mony in Deter Brutal
ity Case.

The trial OF Capt Karl ". Det-
zer, who is charged with brutality
TO prisoners In criminal investiga-
ton headquarters in lie Mans,
France took on a local interest when
II was learned late Friday after
noon that DR.. G.. L. Geislsr, a ply
sician OF this city and formerly a
major Of the A. +. +. medical corps.
stationed at Camp Hospital 50 in
the lie Mans area, had been sum-
moned 10 appear at Governors Is
land, n. Y, as a witness for the de-
fense.
DIR. Gelsler met Capt. Deter in
France only under military condi-
tions but found him always a per-
feet gentleman and seemingly just
and conscientious officer. 1t has
heen stated that Capt. Detzers du-
ties led him to deal with some OF the
most difficult cases that occurred dur
ing the time the A. e. +. was sta
toned in France.
DR.. Geisler left South Bend Fri
day night for New York and he
will take the stand at Governor s
Island at 9 o'clock Dec. 2l, he ex-
poets TO return to South Bend Dec.
rs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-20
SENATE AGREES
TO TAKE FINAL
ACTION ON PLAN
SOCIALIST WILL
BECONGRESSNAN
Berger is Reelected to Posi-
ton From Fifth WiSCon-
sin District.
Rv Asscciated Press:

By Associated Press
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 19.-Nictor L
Berger. socialist. Friday was reflect
ed to congress from the NTH wiscon-
sin district, having defeated Henry
II. Bodenstab. republican, running
as fusion candidate, by 4,S06 votes
Berger's total vote was "a. 367 and
Bodenstab's 19, SCI. The returns in
dicate that approximately nine thou
sand voters did not go 20 the polls
The total registration in the district
was about $4,000.
Should the house again refuse 20
seat Berger, the fifth Wisconsin dis
trict will not be represented in con-
gress until after the regular election
in 1920, Gov. Z. J. Philip ennounc-
ed Friday night.
"I do not believe in spending any
more of the peoples money IN that
way" he declared.
Berger Makes Statement.
Mr.. Berger made the following
statement Friday night:
while my election may undo1rbt-
edly be characterized as nothing
short OF a revolutionary act I'm view
Of opposition by the entire capitalist
class, not only OF Milwaukee and
wisconsin, but Of the country-yet IT
cannot exactly be called a victory Of
the socialist party.
THE socialist party simply took
the lead and furnished the advance
guard and foremost champions.
AS a matter OF fact my reelection
is simply the first sign Of the re-
awakening of genuine democracy in
this country since the days OF the
struggle for the emancipation Of the
black race.
Il don't know whether the house
will seat me. and 7 care little, II only
the continued fight for my seat will
furnish the occasion TO awaken com
mon people OF the United States, es-
pecially the working class, 10 a re-
alization Of the great dangers before
US and the immense duties that we
must fulfill If modern civilization is
10 progress or even 10 survive.
But as TO the voters OF the fifth
district, / can only say: Well done.
The eyes OF the world are upon you.
You have vindicated one OF the basic
principles Of modern democracy-
representative government "
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-20
PLAN TAPPING
OF PORK BARREL
Omnibus Building Bill includes
Appropriations for Indiana
and Other States.
BY LOUIS LUDLOW.
News-Times Washington Correspondent

News-Times Washington Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, d. c, Dec. 10
The pork barrel will soon be tapped.
The initial steps already have
been taken toward the framing Of
an omnibus building bill which will
include building appropriations for
Indiana and all the other states in
generous measure,
Il will be a whopper OF a bill. ac-
cording 10 Rep. John w. Langley,
chairman OF the house committee
on public buildings and grounds,
which is the committee that will
whip the bill into shape.
Congressman Are Hungry.
Il expect the bill 10 carry about
Sso,OoO.Oo0." said langley 1T has
been seven years since an omnibus
building bill was passed by congress
and the boys are hungry. The bill
will include appropriations for new
building projects, as well as appro-
priations for buildings and sites al
ready owned by the government. '
Langley said the committee will
meet soon 20 lay the ground work
OF the bill but that II probably will
not be until January or February
when the bill in completed form is
brought into the house.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-20
CASEYS WILL PICK
JOBS OFF CHRISTMAS
TREE ON BROADWAY
Py Associated Press

EF Associated IAeSs
NEW YORK. Dec. ia Christ
mas tree on Broadway is the latest
Knights Of Columbus innovation.
The tree Will not carry the usual
fruit. scandy and toys. but more sub
stantial things. The fruit OF the
tree will be jobs for ex-service men
and a K. Of c. Santa Will pick the
Jobs off the tree and pass them 10
the boys who need them. Every
morning at o'clock from 200 20
500 former soldiers, sailors and ma
rines besiege the K. Of c. hut al
Broadway and 45th st. seeking en-
ployment. The knights are placing
them at a rate OF 1000 a month:
but they want 10 place more Of the
boys, especially at Christmas time.
Employers are extended a general
invitation 70 give the knights jobs
10 place on the Christmas tree. The
knights do not accept Jobs paying
less than SIS per week 20 An unmar-
ried man.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-20
DlSTILLERS SEEK TO
EXPORT THEIR SUPPLIES

Bv Associated Press:
NEW YORK. Dec. 19.-Distillers
and other owners OF alcoholic bever-
ages are seeking 20 export millions
Of gallons OF whisky and other IL
quors from this and other eastern
ports before Jan. Is. when the na-
tioual prohibition amendment be-
comes effective, but are meeting with
great difficulty in getting freight and
~arzo space. IL was learned here Fri
day
shipping men declare that it q
extremely doubtful whether cargo
space can be obtained for more than
O comparatively small percentage q
the liquors for export. although
some have announced n willingness
20 give preference 20 lGuor ship
ments 20 help distiliers and others
out OK the difficulties