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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS IS OUR
SHARE OF Big FUND
Mason County Is Asked to Contribute
One Thousand Dollars to ROOse-
welt Memorial Fund.

The Roosevelt Memorial Associa-
tion gives the people of the prosper
GUS county of Mason the privilege of
subscribing One Thousand ($100O)
Dollars, as a testimony of their ap-
probation of the character and Amer
icanism of Theodore Roosevelt.
The Roosevelt Memorial fund is to
be used for three purposes: O to
erect a suitable memorial in Wash
ington, D. c.; (2) to purchase prop
erty adjoining Colonel Roosevelts
home at Oyster Bay, which is to be
converted into national park, with
the idea of ultimately acquiring the
home at Sycamore Hill; (3) to estab-
| lish an endowment fund for the per-
petuating of Colonel Roosevelt's
ideals of stalwart Americanism and a
Square Deal"
Every subscriber to the fund will
have his or her name permanently en-
rolled and kept at the Washington
Memorial, to be seen by all people
as long as the Memorial stands. Ev-
cry man, woman and child who sub
scribes will be a permanent member
of the association and will be issued a
certificate which can be framed, and
will have a vote as to the object for
which the endowment fund will be
used. Since this is a popular move
ment, no restrictions will be placed
on the contributions; and donations
from the humblest citizens and young
children will be as much appreciated
as donations from the more prosper
GUS; for this is as Colonel Roosevelt
would have had It.
Our honored fellow townsman
Judge A. M. ]. Cochran. is member
of the state executive committee. The
following public spirited citizens have
kindly consented to act as member
ship committee, and will, at their re.
lspective places Of business, receive
subscriptions:
Mr.. A. M. January at the State Ma
tional Bank.
Mr.. James E. Threlkeld at the Banl
of Maysville. ...
| Mr.. C. l.. Wood at the Farmers &
Traders Bank.
Mr.. Sanford H. Roff at the Bank O
Mayslick.
Mr.. R. G. Humlong at the Bank o
q Germantown.
Judge H. P. Purnell and Miss Eliza
beth P. Johnson have also kindly con
sented to act respectively as Treas
urer and Secretary.
Now, the time is too short in whicl
to effect any elaborate organization
nor should it be necessary. Therefore
by authority of the State Chairman
hereby appoint for the enterpris
each and every public-spirited citize
committee Of one to do his or he
. part in upholding the traditions Q
our beloved county in its devotion t
1 the ideals OF the Republic. The Ma
tion will undoubtedly respond mos
generously. Indeed, when the move
j ment started, the men at the initia
conference were willing to underwrit
a fund OF Ten Million Dollars, hl
. that is not what Colonel Roosevelt
would have wished nor what his fam
lily desire. So, the only question con
fronting us of Mason county is sha
we continue true to our traditions an
have a part in this great enterprise
The opportunity has come. What wi
you do?
A. D. COLE.
County Chairman
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
Register today. DON'T FORGET.
NOTICE OF ODD FELLOWS

The regular weekly meeting of De
Kalb Lodge of Odd Fellows will b,
held in the hall in Second street thi
evening at 1880 o'clock. Members ar,
urged to be present and visiting
brothers are made welcome.
GEO. B. CLEPHANE, N. G.
John w. Thompson, Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
AUTO GOES THROUGH
= LEWIS COUNTY BRIDGE

The Lexington Leader says: A NOV
ing van belonging to E. B. Allender, of
this city, went through bridge on the
road between Maysville and Vance
burg Saturday, while In charge Of his
son, Harry Allender. Particulars have
not been received here, but Mr.. AL
lender has gone to Maysville to take
steps looking to the extrication Of the
truck.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
BUREAU MEMBERSHIP
CONTINUES TO GROW

Workers reported to local head
quarters of the Mason County Bureau
this morning more new members to
the organization making a total mem
bership of 1853 thus far obtained In the
special campaign staged last week
and which will be continued in some
districts where the workers were too
busy in their farm work to give the
campaign their attention.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
HOPE TO REPAIR FOURTH
STREET IMMEDIATELY

The Internal Improvement commit
tee OF City Council which has for sew
eral months had the matter of re-sur-
facing Fourth street in hand, hopes
to be able to have the street re-sur-
faced by the contractors who are now
re-surfacing pixies in the county for
the State Road Department. The work
on Fourth street will more than like
ly be finished some time this month.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
WEAVER-J0NES

Willie Jones, aged 21, and Miss
Mary Rose Weaver, aged 10, both Of
the Springdale neighborhood, were
married in the County Clerks office
this afternoon by County Judge H, P
Purnell.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
CERTIFICATES MADE
OUT ON TYPEWRITER

Colonel H. l.. Walsh, election officer
in the Third ward, believes in doing
things up In frst class shape. The
registration certificates he supplied
the voters Of the Third ward today
were made out on a typewriter-the
only used in an election booth in the
city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
GEORGE KIRK IS
REELECTED AS
COUNTY AGENT
County Commissioners Hold Monthly
Meeting and Re-elect Mr.. Kirk rs
County Agent For Another
Year-ActiOn Meets With
Approval Of All.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Mason County Fiscal Court was held
this morning in the office of the
County Commissioners at the Court
House with all commissioners present
and County Judge H. p. Purnell pre-
siding.
Probably the most important bust
ness transacted at this session was
the reelection of Mr.. George Kirk,
our successful County Agent. This
action will meet with the approval of
everyone who knows anything about
the work of the County Agent and the
people of Mason county are coming
more and more to learn about the
work of the county agent each week
Mason county will pay $500. toward
the salary of the agent and this will
be supplemented by the State Exten-
sion Department and the L. s. Depart
ment of Agriculture
Mr.. Kirk has been our County Agent
for one year and has proven the most
successful agent the county has ever
had. He has some big plans for the
next year and hopes to be able to car,
ry them out. He is now boosting the
Mason County Farm Bureau which
will lend him the cooperation of the
farmers in carrying out his plans fol
Improvement in Mason county
The Commissioners allowed the fol
lowing accounts against the county:
| Thos. F. Higgins, coroner's fees $40. .Ol
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
MEADOWS.BOGGS

Mr., Robert 3. Boggs. aged 81. Of
Trinity. and Miss Ardella Meadows
age 20. Of springdale, were married
In the County Clerks office here toda,
by County Judge II. p. Purnell.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
NOTICE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Regular weekly meeting of the
Knights of Columbus this evening at
7 o'clock at their hall in the O'Keefe
building. "A full attendance Of the
membership is desired.
THOS. F. HIGGINS, Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
NOTICE OF MEETING

Regular meeting of Maysville Lodge
No. 7O4 B. P. o. Elks Wednesday even
ing, October 8, 1919. All officers and
members requested to be present.
D. E. FEE. E. R,
w. r. Smith, Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07

Miss Anna May Ellis of German
town, passed through Maysville today
returning to her studies at George
town College after a few days spent
with her parents.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07

Workmen for the sub-contractors
who will erect Maysvilles boulevard
lighting system, are at work prepar-
ing the sidewalks in the business sec
ton of the city for the new steel poles
which will be erected within the next
few days.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07

Mr.. Clarence Perkins. the special
Rural Carrier No. 8. and Mr.. Norman
Yazell clerk at Fleming store. have
returned home after taking In the
World Series at Cincinnati and Chi
eago. -
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
"RAT.SNAPS

does It. Kills the rats, dries up the
carcass and leaves no smell. Just re-
ceived a limited shipment. Won't last
long, so phone your orders, today.
Mike Brown, the Square Deal Man of
Square Deal Square. Tit
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07

There will be meeting of the Of
ficers Of the Christian Church at the
church this evening at 7:15. Every
member should be present.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07

The Settlement Club girls are ask
ed to meet at Miss Casey's rooms in
Court street Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock Every member please be
present.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
BABY GIRL

Prof. and Mrs. ]. w. Young are the
proud parents Of fine baby girl born
at the home Of Mrs. Young's parents
near Georgetown, Ohio.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07

To vote IN November you must reg.
lister today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07
FOR SALE

Show Cases, one Pair Scales, Glass
Doors, one Electric Desk Lamp, one
Work Bench, Desks.
6-1wk PECOR'S DRUG STORE.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07

Registration booths are open till 0
p. m.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-10-07

Registration closes at 8 p. m.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
Continued on page two)
THE CAMP MEETING.

The Camp Meeting which is this
wear under the direction of Rever-
ends. w. w. Woodland Of Oxford,
and T. j. Hopper, of Abbeville, be-
gan on Saturday evening last. Al
s4oSt all the tents are occupied ana
the people are attending well.
Rev. Mr.. Wood, of Bonneville, IS
the leading preacher and is giving
the people some wholesome ana
thought provoking gospel. Much
interest is being manifested and
souls are being saved. Indications
are that great good will have been
accomplished ere the close Which is
probably will be Friday evening. A
great service was had Tuesday night
After a powerful sermon By Mr..
Word the altar was filled with penl-
tents eagerly Sc ,king the better life
Among those II attendance at
camp meeting out of the county are
Mr.. and Mrs. jim Slaughter, OF
Okla, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Steph-
ems, Miss French Lucas, Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Hamilt"n, Mrs. d. G.
Barrenger, Mrs. Joe Roberts, Delto
McLarty, Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Nc
Larty and Glenn Brown-all OF Mem
phis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07

=
baptize the lowlands with af-
fusions Of the waters of the
river of life-and their rock-ribbed
hills, highest peaks and greatest
sleeps are laced with, phosphate,
roofing slate, granite, marble, coal,
iron ore, precious metals, panacea
springs and crystal streams, which
afford a scenery from the valley be-
low as beautiful as a rainbow.
| was reared on a farm, where l
tugged at the plowhandles, dug up
persimmon sprouts, cut briars and
manufactured rails, until | thought
| was man, then | left my rural
home with courageous aspirations to
achieve the attainments and successes
Of a country boys ideals of city life
and engaged in the land and
mineral brokerage business.
NY parents were a production of
blood that has produced the noblest
manhood, and the purest womanhood
AS | gaze down the anemes of the
past, | recognize many portraits OF
many of my forefathers hanging on
the Old Wall of Fame.
And as | turn the pages of Amerl-
can history | note the handwriting OF
many of my blood relation on many
of the most conspicuous pages, for
many of them have testified of their
patriotism and heroism upon the ma
tional platform-and on battlefields.
7 have been left a heritage that
am proud to own and do not propose
to lose.
assure. every event of my past
life has been devoted to the promo
ton and maintaining of virtue and
honor, and to the preservation OF the
old Land Marks of Liberty which
guarantee free speech, a free press,
and the free rights of assembly-the
model of which having been purchas-
ed with the ife-giving blood of our
forefathers.
The world is my country-the star
spangled sky is my flag-and every
man is my brother.
And am glad to be with you here
in the grand old State of Mississippi
the pride of the land of Dixie.
The place where the women inherit
the inborn purity of an angel-and
the only place on earth where the
girls attain perfection's heights IN
beauty ard heavenly graces as they
bloom into womarhood.
NY fellow ccuntrymcn, there is
just one London, just one Venice,
just one New York-and there IS
just one one state of Mississippi.
AS London is noted for her false
pride-Venice for her liquid streets
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
Oxford Lafayette County, Miss, Thursday August 1919
RUSSELL LEADS IN RACE FOR GOVERNOR BY $1,000 V0TES
JOHNSTON AND LONGING TAKE SECOND AND THIRD COLLINS FOURTH

ard New York for her cosmopolitan
population and commercial position,
the great State Of Mississippi is
going to be acknowledged crowned
queen of American Oil fieid3.
And whether this consummation is
to be attained the near future-or
by some later generation, rests with
US who are nov on the Stage of ac-
ton; our enterprise will achieve it,;
our lack Of enterprise will defer it
indefinitely.
There are wise guys in every sec
tion Of the country, who are some
times called smart alexis, they are
natural born knockers, and :.lthC ugh
they some times-some Of thon-
hold high positions Of trust and con-
fiderce, they really remind me of
some kind Of cross between a
human, a skunk, the devil and a
mules father.
The great State Of Mississippi has
never been exploited to ascertain her
wealth in natural resources. The
United States Geological Survey has
never traverscd this section-and it
is impossible to think Of your home
people as having any practical know
ledge Of the mineral substances of
the earth, for mining industries are
wholly unknown to the people of Mis-
sissippi. Of course, you have some
theoretical advisors, who would per
haps undertake 10 tell you all about
the hidden material which lies be-
meath the surface cf your State,
from what they conceive to be the
principles of science; depending en-
tireIy on wild speculation without
even the slightest knowledge of the
common practice e mining. Guys
of this character are detrimental to
Continued on page fve.)
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
AND LOCAL

Misses Katherine Robertson and
Mary and Sue Miller, of Waterford,
spent the week end with Miss Sarah
Harmon Tankersley. They were ac-
companied home by Miss Tankers-
ley.
Miss Gladys Short, and brother,
Wayne, attended the picnic at Toe
copola one day last week.
Mr.. Harry Buford, accompanied by
Miss Bowe, of Plum Point and Misses
Marjorie Tankersley and Jean Mathis
passed through Oxford enroute to
Miss Mathis's home at College Hill.
Miss Louise Smith, who has been
visiting Miss Susan Baggett has re-
turned to her home in Dallas, Texas.
Misses Dorothy Knox, of Water
Valley, Sarah Jenkins, of Natchez,
and Lavinia McLauren, who is en-
route to Washington, D. c., from
her home in Fayette, Miss, are the
guests of Miss Elizabeth Bell.
Mrs. j. E. Hargis and daughters
are spending a month in Mineral
Wells, Texas.
DR.. j. C. Culley left Tuesday for
Jackson, where he will spend few
days with his parents.
Miss Ella Wright spent a few days
last week in Hattiesburg. She was
accompanied home by her neices, who
will visit her for some time.
Miss Mary Paine Wendell, who
has been visiting relatives in Aber-
deem has returned home.
Mrs. VI. B !eese, formerly Miss
Edith Wardlaw and children of South
Carolina are the guest of their moth
er and grandmother, Mrs. Wardlaw.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
LAFAYETTE COUNTY IS
RICH WITH IRON ORE
Most Interesting Meeting At Court
House Monday Night of Last Week
DR.. Lowe, State Geologist,
Called to Oxford.

Prompted by the rumors that oil
had been discovered in the eastern
part Of the county, near Lafaette
Springs, a meeting of the citizens OF
the town was called Monda night of
last week, when Mr. Hixson, the
gentleman who claims to have dis
covered that Lafayette county was
rich with oil and iron ore, addressed
the meeting. Very little informa-
ton of the kind desired was given
out by Mr.. HiXson.
State Geologist, DR.. Lowe, was
called to Oxford, and early this week
he, in company with other gentlemen
who are more or less interested in
the properties, went to Lafayette
| Springs and made a thorough investi-
cation.
AS will be seell by DR.. loves re-
port published in this number of the
Eagle, he found nothing of a substan
tial nature which would indicate oil
in this county. He did, however,
speak very flatteringly of the iron
ore prospects, and stated that Mr..
Hixson has made valuable discoveries
of iron.
At the meeting, Mr.. Hixson said
in part:
"My Fellow Countrymen, Ladies and
Gentlemen"
81 am product of the proudest
County in the Old Volunteer State OF
Tennessee. The place where the
skies are the bluest and the waters
the clearest. The place that was
created in the sunny mood at forma-
tion while the chief angel Of heaven
sang the Siren lullaby of natures
model of excellence on the eternal
throne of Almighty God, and placed
the great Creators affections on the
sparkling beauty of the star of hope
that Eliminates eternity and makes
heaven home.
7 was born on the fertile banks OF
Sequatchie river, Bledsoe County, in
the noted Sequatchie Valley between
the two great mountains whose
towering tops stand pre-eminently
alone. The rain-bearing clouds that
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
RUSSELL AND JOHNSTON TO
RUN t OFF IN SECOND
Easy Victory Predicted For Cover
nor Russell In Second Primary.
Election Quiet at Oxford.

these two distinguished gentlemen
and bid them come and join us and
assure them that we will be glad to
give them the right hand Of fellow
ship.
"My platform you all know, and
even my distinguished opponents hav
never offered any criticism of same.
1--WE have no fear of the outcome.
We are going to win this race and
that with a large majority.
again let US assure every man an
woman in the state that we will ap-
preciate your active support and c.
Sincerely yours,
"L. NJ. RUSSELL.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 7.-All Ques-
tions as to the two candidates for the
gubernatorial nomination who will go
to the post on Aug. 26 when the sec
ond primary is held was dissipated
when tabulation of the vote
in Tuesdays election from all but
four counties of the state revealed
that Lieutenant Governor Lee NJ. Rus
sell and Lieut., Oscar Johnston were
off far in the lead With reports from
but Greene, ltaWamba, Kemper and
Perry counties missing, Russell had
46,464. Johnston was only 10000 vote
off with q grand total of 36, ,273, and
former Governor Longino and Attor-
ney General Ross M. Collins brought
up the rear with 28,974 and 26,889
votes respectively.
The run-off race, in fact, has al
ready begun.
After conferring with his campaign
workers. Lieut.. Gov. Russell, with an
air of absolute good nature and con-
fidence as to the result, issued the
following statement:
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
RUSSELL ISSUES sfArEMEN1

"To the People If Mississippi:
81 am indeed grateful fer the mag
nifcient support and loyal co-opera-
ton of my friends throughout the
state in giving me a very large lead
over my opponents.
The official figures will show that l
will receive approximately $4,000
votes, thus giving me lead Of about
1000 votes over my nearest COM
petitor Hon. Oscar Johnston. | want
to thank every person for each vote,
word and act that contributed to this
large result.
"If my friends will only continue
active in my behalf we will secure one
of the largest victories on Aug. 26 that
was ever known in the state. From
every part of the state enthusiastic
assurances come that they will do
this.
"We are delighted to know that the
supporters of Gov. Longino and Gen.
Collins feel that I made faiy, clea
fight, and hundreds of them have
given US assurance of their active
support and cooperation. We appre-
ciate this, and earnestly solicit the
active help of the friends of each of
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Hensley have
returned ito their home in St. Louis.
They were accompanied home by their
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
l.. HenSleV.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-14

and to increase its boy population
from 100 to 200. 1t has a con-
stantly growing waiting list"
1t seeks fifty endowments Of S.
600 each, the income from each of
which will care for one boy. This
would provide for rs per cent of
the increased population, but for
the other rs per cent it would still
have to depend upon the voluntary
contributions Of its friends.
The farm has almost no endow-
ment now. Its income is derived
from pledges made by parents or
guardians or committing magis-
trates, but $3.50 a year must be pro-
vided for each boy in it's care bv
voluntary contributions. 1t is pure
ly a philanthropic enterprise.
The farm is run economically
and efficiently and has the indorse-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-14
cl1ist Colony 20 Minutes From Broadway
lieves in government for himself or

lieves in government for himself or
anybody else.
"a garbage collector is moro i'm
portant 70 community than ]. p.
Morgan.
american schools do not teach
the truth.
"Why should school children-any
one-cheer a United States Prcsi-
dent?
president Wilson lacks either
courage or conviction. If not he
would have retired long ago.
"Of what Importance is the date
of a Civil War battle?
"The War of 1912 is to be lied
about.
American school children are told
what to think, not how to think.
"The sewing machine has brought
more misery than benefit to man
kind.
1.-THE average American is a quit
ter during strike. He Is last to
leave job and first to 60 back.
Washington and Lincoln, like
many other historical characters.
were Of some benefit to class dur
ing their incumbencies.
advertising is parasitical fraud
"Not morality, but trade, lay be-
hind the great war and Americas
participation in it.
American soldiers are risking
their lives in Russia to protect Amer
lean investment In the Transsiberian
railway.
"The Russian Jew will so through
hell for principle.
"To teach truth is to tell a child
why we lie.
"Bolshcvism has been a golden ex-
ample lied about by a capitalistic
press. 1t has demonstrated what the
people can do.
"Niolcnce? All history is violence.
What does it matter?
"To one generation Brutus is
murderer; to the next an excmplar
of direct action.
"The revolution lies in the near
future. Rule by guild or. soviet will
be most practical.
mo anarchist was called during
the Ford trial to define anarchy.
Transcription is a crime.
"The publisher of metropolitan
newspaper tells reporter what he
must write; he Will allow no one to
tell him what to print"
Each of these foregoing remarks was
made by tie Stelton anarchist either
as IN answer to direct question OF