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Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31
p f r. 8 ONAL

Mrs S. Il. Martin continues
very sick.
E. J. Ford, of Danville, was in
town yesterday.
David G. Craig was down from
Corbin yesterday.
Mrs. Jesse Wren, of Wilde, is
very low with pneumonia.
Mrs. D. L. Bryant who was
very sick last week is better.
L. H. Rucker, of Wilde, has
two boys very low with pneumonia
The children of Lewis Cooper,
which were so sick last week, are
better.
Mrs. Fred Baker spent por-
ton of the week with home folks
at Livingston.
Vernon Blackaby's baby, Is
months old, is very sick at Wilde
with diptheria.
Mrs. Harry N. Jones, of Stan
ford, was here Tuesday to see
her mother, Mrs. S. H. Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mat Cummins
will move to Cincinnati. They
had a sale last Saturday and
sold off everything.
Andrew Owens was at home
this week from Reading, Ohio. on
account Of the death of his step
mother, Mrs. Bert Owens.
Aubrey Martin who has been
in the army stationed in New
York, is at home looking fine
and dandy. He is out on a fur.
Tough.
A letter received from Jamie
Thompson says that he was bad.
ly gassed in France, has been in
the hospital, but is getting along
alright.
Misses Margaret and Mary
j 1nes, of Oklahoma City, arrived
Wednesday for visit with their
sister, Mrs. w. B. Spivey here
and their father, M. B. Jones. a 1
Level Green.
Fred Hatcher, another Rock.
castle soldier, just back from
France, is here on furlough to
see his mother, who is very sick,
but some better than last reported.
Fred had wound in the shoulder
from a machine gun.
John Rowe is back home from
France having been discharged.
He brough: back scars which
bears evidence of his service
He was shot through the ear,
close to the head. 1t has i'm.
paired his hearing in that ear.
Mrs. Sandidge and Mrs. G. B.
Mckenzie arrived this morning
from Lunchburg. Va, to be with
their mother, Mrs. S. II. Martin.
who is very sick. Mrs. Casper
Adams, of Illinois and Private
Aubrey Martin, of Camps Mills,
N. j. arrived early in the week.
Sherman Owens, son of Mrs.G.
w. Brown has returned from
France and is now at home on
furlough. Sherman was badly
wounded on August nth, when a
piece of shrapnel hit him in the
front shoulder and was cut out
under his shoulder blade. He has
been in the hospital ever since.
He landed in the U. S. A. on De.
cember 18th, came to Camp Tay.
lor two weeks ago and on last
Monday was changed to conva-
lescent department. He is look
ing good and says he is feeling
well
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31

Jesse Malone, the man who in
stalled the Mt. Vernon Power
Co., and who was reported lost at
sea a few weeks ago. writes Miss
Marguerite WEIGH that he is
very much alive and getting
along fue. He is in France.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31

Another child of Bev. Thomas
died yesterday from the effects
of flu. This makes four children
Mr.. Thomas has lost since Octo.
Der.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31

We have several packages OF
pictures we have finished and
lost the name of the owner. If
you have any overdue come in
and look these over. D
7. FISH & Son.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31

W. R. Mcclure has sold his
restaurant on Main ST rect to John
Renner, who will take charge to.
morrow. MIR. and Mrs. Renner
will move to the rooms 10 the Mt.
Vernon Hotel, now occupied by
Mr.. Mcclure.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31

A soldier letter was received
this week, without any name
signed to it. Such letters are
consigned to the waste basket.
Letters without the name of the
writer would be of little if any
interest to any one.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31

CARD OF THANKS To the
nelghbors, friends and relatives
who were so kind and sympathetic
during our recent sad bereav-
ment in the loss of our dear
wife and mother, we extend our
heartfelt thanks.
5. S. PURCELL AND CHILDREN.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31

Correspondence which comes in
on the late train on Thursday
arrives too late for publication
Correspondents on the East side
are requested to be governed ac-
cordingly.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31
Statesmen WANTED

to solicit orders for lubricating
oils, greases and paints. Salary
or Com mission. Address THE
HARVEY OIL CO., Cleveland,
Ohio. +
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31

If you have any war relics
sent or brought home from over
seas by our boys, bring them in
to Fish'S for display.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31

Reports coming from different
sections of the county indicate
that the people mean to come
out to attend the meeting Mon
day, which fs called to discuss
means to stop boot Logging. These
people are not coming out thru
curiosity, but coming to assist in
this great undertaking, and lndi-
cations are that there will be a
larger crowd in town than any
court day for many years.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31
FOR SALE.

Registered Duroc boar, "Mil.
ler's Col. Orion" No. 134,735,
narrowed April ~, 1918.
WALTER Fl. MILLER.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31

James Maret. Mt. Vernon, w.
o. Mcintyre, Danville, w. H.
Fish, and S. c. Franklin, Mt
Vernon, President, Vice-Presi-
dent, Secretary, and Assistant
Secretary, respectively, of the
Boone Way Association, were
elected mem bers of The High.
ways Association of America, at
the big convention of the high
ways associations of forty four
states. held at Kansas City, on
January 21st.
The object of the new associa-
tion is to bring workers for
more and better highways, in
closer unison, looking to the best
plans for obtaining greater Fed
eral aid in road making also. to
lesson the difficulty in securing
Congressional appropriation of
necessary financial assistance.
Resolutions adopted at the meet
ing call for, a well defined and
connected system of highways,
Gncluding Boon Way.
The Boone Way Association
had a representative at the meet
ing.
The meeting favored National
highways to be built and man
tanned by the government, the
management and direction to be
separate from any other depart.
ment.
| It is predicted that the new
organization, the combination of
merging all road associations of
the country, will be able to accom-
plish great thirgs in the way of
Epushing good roads along, and
from now on things are going to
hum in thai line ut endeavor.
] The Rockcastle County Court
has been changed from the Fourth
Monday to the Third Monday in
each month. This change was
made for the reason that the
Third Monday is the day for
holding the sales at the Rock
castle Stock Pens and custom has
made it so, that county courts
and stock sales 60 together. The
first sale at the Rockcastle Stock
Pens will be held the Third Mon.
day in March.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31

FARM For SALE: The Will
Dean farm of 15S acres lying q
miles west of Crab Orchard in
Lincoln County, Ky. Good house
and new barn. 40 acres grass, 20
acres timber, balance in cultiva.
ton, good springs and run ming
water thru place. Full line
farming tools, IS barrel corn in
crib, 6 horses, 3 cows and some
hay for sale. If you want a
good place get busy and see or
write L. S. Doan. Corbin, KY.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-01-31

W. H. Fish has been made 10
cal manager for the Cooperative
Land & development Co., a two
million dollar oil concern organ
lied one month ago by Paris,
KY, parties. This company is
under same management as the
Bourbon Oil & Development Co.,
a hundred dollars invested in
the Bourbon when organized 18
months age is now worth $4,000. 90.
E. j. Ford Is District Sales Man
ager tor the Cooperative and will
be here with Mr. Fish next Mon.
day ard will be glad tie explain
the proposition to Rockcastle PEG,
pie. This Cooperative stock Is
now selling at 3oc per share and
bids fair to be worth par value of
81 90 per share. Their holdings
are on Ross Creek in Estill Coun.
ty and in the Big Sinking fields
where the real oil flows.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02

Now I'm wondering, will l go home
with them? Should l do so there
will be coincidence. I came across
with the goth Co. Marines. And
am now attached as an N. C. o. Aerial
gunner to the Goth Aero Squadron.
You now have a review Of my So
journ in the Army or Marines. The
honors are up where the dangers are.
/ can claim none of the honor in
winning the war. I was willing.
But the fellows who won it were those
who went thru the triple hell of, Chat
eau Thierry and the Argonne, the air
men who assisted them and the sacri-
fetal efforts of the folk back home.
Best wishes for Xmas to all.
Your loving son,
DUANE.
Address me at
243 Garrett St.
Germantown, Philadelphia. Pa.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02
STATE REPAIRER" PROPOSED
North Dakota Budget Commission
Say Saving Can BE Made.

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 27.-The Gre
alton of an office Of estate repairer"
will be proposed to the legislature by
the state budget commission, the duty
Of the repairer to keep up repairs on
all public buildings owned by the
state. Every institution, in it's budget
for the coming year, is asking an ap-
preparation for repair work, and the
budget commission believes that if all
work was centralized in one official
better results would be obtained and
repairs would be made when trouble
first developed, thus reducing the
cost.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02

Of Waterford township, southwest 81
Glenburn, died at four o'clock Tuee-
day after short Hines with influenza.
Funeral services were held Christmas
day at the home and the body was
laid to rest in the Lansford cemetery
beside the body of her mother, whs
died few years ago.
The taking from the Brockey home
Of this bright young girl, just enter
ing womanhood, leaves vacancy that
time cannot erase from memory, or
any one else fill. She was the pride
Of her father and after her mother
died, for time she took charge Of
the household duties Of their home and
discharged her duty with remarkable
skill. At the time Of her death she
was II years, z months and 8. days
old. She is survived by her father,
stsp-mother, and three brothers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02

And now rumor has it that several
Aero Squadrons will be among the
first to return home. We all wonder
who the other lucky squadrons will be.
l am lonesome Marine. I have
been with the Air Service too long.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02
NO NEGLIGENCE SHOWN.

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 27.-That a
man who walks up an incline behind a
loaded coal car drawn by cable
which has been supposed to be safe
cannot be held guilty of contributory
negligence when the cable breaks and
the car drops back upon him, cutting
of leg, is the ruling of Associate
Justice Harry A. Bronson, who wrote
the opinion Of the supreme court up
holding the Mclean county district
courts award Of $4,000 damages TO
Erick Abelstad Of Garrison. Swan A.
Johnson was the defendant and appel
liant.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02
HE FINDS "DIP" THAT ROB-
BED HIM; LOSES $1,10O MORE

Charles Homerberg, farmer resid-
isg near Cakes, Dckey county, spent
Christmas day in Minneapolis to find
the dip" who picked his pocket Of
$40 last fall He found him and is
short 81, 100 more, according to dis
patch received from Minneapolis.
Mr.. Homerberg, according to the
dispatch, met the thief in The same
saloon where the previous picking
took place. He engaged him in con-
versation, but was suddenly left
standing alone. To his dismay Mr..
II nmerberg discovered that his wal
le. containing 5000 in bills and q
draft for 5000 was missing.
Minneapolis police are searching
for the pickpocket.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02
Ha9enstein's Ice Rf,tk.

A. D. Hagenstein, city auditor, has
his own private ice rink, which he
made by flooding his entire garden.
This makes dandy place for the
children to enjoy the winters sport,
and il cost hut : mere trifie to fix the
place up. The old man himself, who
is skater from away back, gets out
and tries out the ice occasionally.
Scores Of youngsters enjoy the rink
each day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02

in installing machinery, and yards
and outbuildings would be commenced
as soon as the weather permitted. I'm
avoidable delays in delivery Of ma
chinery and materials has greatly de-
layed the opening, he added.
Twenty-four houses for employees,
commenced last fall, are now near
ing completion.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02

Phillips Loses Valuable Mare.
J. T. Phillips Of Glenburn lost !
two ear-old registered Percher,a
mare last week from the effects &
eating poisoned oats found in an oil
shack which had been left open 81
trappers. He valued the animal at
$4,000.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02
EQUITY PLANT TO
OPEN APRIL

The Equity Cooperative Packing
company's new plant on the Shey-
enne river four miles west Of Fargo
will be in operation not later than
April Is next, according to an an
nouncement last evening by L. G.
Hoopman, superintendent. Mr.. Hoop
man said that rs men were engaged
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02
YOUNG BELIEVED

Congressman George NJ. Young, Of
the Second North Dakota district, who
has been i'll with pneumonia in Wash
ington for several days, is believed
to have passed the crisis, and is re-
covering, according to word received
in Fargo today.
Congressman Young suffered the
attack of pneumonia following influ-
enza, and was for some time in very
critical condition.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02
BOY BEATER SENTENCED.

Schafer, N. D., Dec 27.-Robert
Jensen, arrested recently for assault
ing two Of his sons with dangerous
weapon, was sentenced to serve
year in the state prison when he
pleaded guilty before Judge Frank
Fisk, Of the district court.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02
WHY NOT MINOT
NOTICE TO C1EDIFo1S
State of North Dakota,
County Of Ward.

f,,|
County Of Ward.
In County Court
Before Hon. VIM. Murray, Il
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN: 81
the undersigned. ID. A. Dinnie, ExeGu1ox
Of the last Will and Estate OF Els IN
Dinnie. late OF the City Of MinOf II
the County Of Ward and State OF NoYfh
Dakota. deceased. to the creditors 1f,
an al persons having claims aantnei
said decedent, to exhibit them with ~
after the first publication OF this ~.
tiee. 70 said Executor. At the offSese II
Fisk and Murphy. his attorneys, IN In
CIV q linot in said Ward Comfy,
N01th Dakota. 10.
Dated January 2, 1918.
D.. A. DINNIE, 4.s u
Execut er.s.s !:
Attoensys for said Executor.
17rss publication on the end day a
January, A. u. 1913. 1-2-S-1e-z&
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02
Lyle Benson Called Home on Account
Of Wife's Illness

Of Wife's Illness
Lyle Benson, formerly in charge
81 the optical department of the Win
tsrs Jewelry Co., was called home On
account Of the serious illness Of His
wife. Mrs. Benson is still in the hos
pita] but her condition is favorable.
Mr.. Benson will return TO camp n. I
few days. Lyle looks fine from the
effects of his military training.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-02

Alice Brockey Died Of InAuenza.
Glenburn Advance: Alice Brockey,
oldest daughter Of Mn John Brockey,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-20
when 1ratloct Gained Fauo.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. Aug. l9.-Captail.
Leonard f. Matlack. son and Mr.. ana
Mrs. W. Il Matlack, Louisville, gained
fame in December 1915, when with
twenty men he followed band or Z"o
bandits into Mexico and after battle IN
which thirty-fivc of the bandits were
killed re, covered a herd OF cattle stolen
from the American side of the border
J. f. Tigncr, owner OF the herd. accom-
panied the command, but in the pursuit
became separated from the party. MAT
lack, unaccompancd. made three Trips
into bandit infested areas. and aiter
forty-cight hours rescued Tigner. VINO
was hiding in the brush.
Matlack, veteran Of the SpanIs1'
American war enlisted in the regular
army in 1903 and saw service IN the
Philippines. He has been mentioned
three times in official dispatches fol
extraordinary service. During tn" worlu
war nc was given a temporary commits
sion as captain. Later Recommendations
for his elevation to the post of I1aJo!
were held up because Of physical disa-
bility incurred in an automobile nc u
dent in the line OF duty. He mas taken
stems to lay the case before congrcs''
largely however. in an effort to retain
his present status and avoid discharge
under the law providing for the retire
ment Of enlisted men who hold tempo :
rary commissions.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-20
BITTER FRACTIONAL FIGHT OVER
PROPOSAL To EQUIP BELLE
ISLE PARK FOR FAIRGROUNDS

Martin. William Palmer. Joseph J. Bal
ger. Mr.. Baker and others were presens
last night. representing property own
crs Of Belle Isle. {. l.. Gallagher. an
inspector in the city health departments
was present to speak in behalf OF the pc
titioners who want play grounds insla4-
ed in Belle Isle park.
The council permitted these citizens to
present their case. Mr.. Cheney, Mr.. Mar
tin and Mr. Simpson spoke, asking coun-
Gil not TO permit tho apparatus 10 Dc
stalled. They urged that Belle Isle al
dition was dedicated 70 the C'.y with the
! understanding that the park was 10 Dc
used as park. Children. they cia.h''
, can now play in the grassy park withJ1;
soiling their clothes. but that II pray
! grounds apparatus were Installed. thS
grass would DO destroyed. the park w"uId
hgsumc an ugly spot. dust w"uIu pS
gown into their homes ana tha' IN :
PROPERTY would dcprcCiatc in value
! They indicated that they do not objecI
10 children playing in the park. but that
| they arc annoyed by older boys ana
girls, who it was alleged. have been in
spired through Jealousy 10 destroy the
! shru bbery and to otherwise damaE1
property in and about the park. Ih"S
! hold that the city. by reason Of thu
agreement with the original owners OF
Belle Isle. have no right TO make play
ground of the park.
Mr.. Gallagher. speaking on the other
side, pointed out the fact that the PARK
| il maintained by the city gardener. and
that if the city has not the right 10 IN
stall play grounds apparatus FOR the
| Island children. the petitioners VINO ask
ed for 1t will enter a vigorous protest
against the city spending any more
! money for the upkcep Of the park.
The petition presented last even'na
made the charge that n number or pch'
| TONERS who oppose the play grounds APP
/ paratus have no children. MIR. Cheney
answered by referring to several petit
! TONERS who have children. He also
urged the point that the petitioners WIN
not want ten play grounds apparatus ar"
porpctry owners directly in Belle Isle
while many OF the petitioners FOR the ap-
raratus arc transient residents, who live
! in another section Of the Island.
i Joseph J. Balzer. who was one Of The
petitioners against the installation OF
! the ploy grounds apparatus. last night
: told The Intell!genccr that the Belle
! Isle property owners are determined to
prevent the placing Of apparatus on tho
grounds. and that il necessary. tnjunc-
ton proceedings will be used to pre-
| vent II.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-20
BANK STOCKHOLDERS
ELECT DIRECTORS

Stockholders Of the Fulton Bank and
Trust company. formerly the Bank Of
Fulton. met last night and named d.
rcctors. who will meet at a later date
and name officers. Recently the bank
broadencd its scope and added tho trust
business. The institution will undergo
changes, banking quarters being en-
largcd and larger clerical force being
added. MIR. Hal Campbell. the efficient
cashier, responsible for tho banks
growth and prosperity. will no doubt be
made again the active head Of the new
bank and trust company.
Tho directors OF the new institution
named last night were: otto Sch"nk.
DR.. H. A. Henderson. W. II. Nichols.
George l.. Zoccklcr Henry l.. Roth. John
Dickman. s. +. Dorsey. Fred G. Schcnk.
f. c. Rauschcnbcrg. Charles c. Woods.
HERMAN r RocdSr. James r. Ball. w. 4.
DrfChorst. J. J. Gchhart. C. u. Bonar,
Or. J. r. Campbell, r. II. Orr. II. G. Gar
risop. j. P Millikcn, w. B. Irvine and
W. J. Frankston.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-20

the state department today from the
American consul at Ell Paso said that
late last week General picgucz. Mexican
commandant Mt Chihuahua city, had
ordered Mexican cavalry patrols out
through the country where the Amerl-
can officers w"rc held hut there was no
indication whether these patrols sun
were operating.
The department also was advised ny
the American embassy at Mexico C'ts
that when il made representations re-
garding tho capture Of the aViatorS' 'ho
Mexican foreign office promised 10 seq
that every possible step was taken "
assist in the rescue Of the men.
Dispatches to the department from
Chihuahua said the governor of that
Mexican state, with the approval OF
President Carranza, had offered re-
ward of $4,000 pesos for the capture OF
Francisco Villa Two colonies and three
captains Of the Villista forces captured
by the federals were said to have poem
convicted Of treason Sunday by mill
tarv court martial and executed by
firing squad yesterday.
The Mexican situation was given fur'
thcr attention in congress today. Keep
rcscntative LaGard. Republican. New
York, introduced a resolution demand
ing that Secretary Lansing make COM
plcte report to congress on the capturt
Of Licutcnants Davis and Peterson ano
the negotiations that led to their re-
lease.
Before the house rules committee
Brigadier General William Mitchell
| chief OF operations in the army air ser
vice, testified that the 2.100 officers for
the air service in the pending bill auth,
orIzing retention of $4,000 Officers unt'I
next October would not be sufficient &c
maintain an expedition into Mexico.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-20
COUNTER PETITIONS WITH NuMER-
GUS sIaNERS PRESENTED TO
CITY COUNCIL
THOSE OPPOSED TO THE INSTALL
MO or FAIRGROUNDS APPAR-
ATUS SAY IT WILL SFon
GRASSY PARK
F"Y YURrRER DECLARE BELLE
HEEH ADDITION WAS DEDICATED
TO CITY EXCLUSIVELY
TO1 A PARK

A bitter factional fight over the pro-
posAl to equip Belle Isle park with a few
simple pieces Of play ground apparatus
developed at last nights session Of city
council.
One hundred and fifty residents OF
the Island. oil of whom are said to live
south Of Belle Island. headed by c. l..
Gallagher, presented petition askins
council 10 authorize the installation OF
such simple apparatus as swings. a slid
Ing board and benches for children in
the park.
j A week ago. a petition was presented
signed by thirty-one resident property
owners Of Belle Isle protesting against
the installation OF play grounds appar.
atus in the park Both the petition OF
last night and that OF the Belle Isle resi-
dents q week ago were referred to the
city manager.
James Cheney. s. R. Simpson. MI