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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07
SPECIAL ELECT|ONON
20cR0AD TAxCALLED
BY FISCAL court
Mason County Commissioners Call
Special Election in Mason County
On June IA to Give Citizens
Opportunity to Levy Spe.
cial Tax for Roads.

At a special meeting Of the Mason
County Commissioners held at the
Court House Wednesday morning petit
tions bearing names Of hundreds OF vot-
ers and taxpayers in the county asking
that a special election be called on the
extra twenty cent road tax as provided
by recent act of the legislature, were
presented. After considering the mat
ter thoroughly the commissioners de-
cided that they would call such an
election and give the people of the
county an opportunity of expressing
themselves.
The official order calling such cleo
tion follows: -.
Ordered that special election be
held in Mason county on Saturday
June IA, 1919, at which the question
shall be submitted to the voters oi
voting a tax of 20 cents on the hun
dred dollars on all property subject
by law to local taxation, under Section
157a of the Constitution, for the i'm
proyement or construction Of the pub
| lie roads and bridges of the County
said tax to be imposed for a period o
three years. 1t is further ordered II
the event that said tax is voted, tina
no amount of money in excess of tn
amount that can be raised by the lev.
in any one year shall be expended II
that year.
The question to be submitted to tn
people shall be as follows: Are yo
for a property tax of 20 cents on eac
one hundred dollars worth Of propert
in the County, to be levied each yea
for three years, for the purpose OF i'm
proving or constructing, either o
both, the roads and bridges of tn
County,"
The Sheriff of Mason County is d
rected to advertise the time and pul
pose of said election and the amour
of tax to be levied each year in III
paper published in the County havin
the largest circulation for thirty day
before the election. The voting bootf
, in the various precincts of the Count
shall be open from 6 a. m. to p. M
r said day.
Upon a call of the roll all OF u
= Commissioners voted yes.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07
Maysyille Real Estate safe and sure
BUY Roser property and make money
'A"N ~ GIVES CASH BOND

The Fleming Gazette says: Will
liam Mau, manager of the street fair
or carnival company, who was arrest
ed here last week on charge of per-
hitting or conducting gambling de-
vices, as mentioned last week. was re-
leased under $275 cash bond to appear
before the next grand jury. After put
ting up the cash bond, Mau and ms
carnival company left for Portsmouth
Ohio and 1t is doubtful II he Will ever
come back. In the event that he does
not come back, OF course his bond Will
ho dac1arad forfeited,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07
TO INSTALL ELECTRIC PLANT
ON FERRY LAURANCE

The new owner of the Aberdeen
Maysville Ferry announces that he
will at once install an electric light
plant on the Ferry boat Laurance
This plant will light the boat entire
ly and will give her high powered
electric head light which is badly
needed and especially in the wintei
time. This plant will be installed al
quickly as delivery can be made.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Third
Street Church and all ladies who will
assist in the sewing for the Red Cross
will meet tomorrow at 10 a. m. at the
church. The work must be completed
tomorrow therefore the necessity OF
everyone making a special effort to be
present. Business meeting Of the So
ciety at 2:30 p. m.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07
PRAYER MEETING THURSDAY

Regular weekly prayer meeting
services will be held at the First Bap-
tist church Thursday evening at 1880
o'clock. These services will be in
charge of Mr.. Ben H. Greenlee. Fol
lowing the devotional services the re-
gular monthly business meeting of the
church will be held
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

Mrs. w. A. Tolle, of East Second
street, leaves tomorrow for Atlanta,
Ca, to visit her son, c. H. Tolle and
family. She will be Joined at Paris
by her son, Rev. r. H. Tolle and wife,
of Cynthiana, who will accompany her
to Atlanta to attend the annual meet
ing of the Southern Baptist Conven-
tion which opens in that city next
week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07
DIR. RICE ELECTED
COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER

At a meeting of the Mason County
Board of Health held this afternoon
the resignation of DR.. j. S. Locke as
County Health Officer was accepted.
The resignation takes effect on May 10.
The Board also elected DR.. ]. L. Rice,
of New Haven, Conn, to succeed DR..
onke
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07
RETURN FROM TRIP
TO OIL FIELDS

A number Of Maysville and Mason
county men who have invested in oil
stocks took an excursion to the oil
fields several days ago and returned
TO Maysyille today very much pleased.
II Is understood that while In the
mountains some Of the boys got a lit
tie dry and they soon found an alleged
moonshiner operating who offered his
wares at 81 per quart. The boys In
vested In couple Of yials and upon
II learned that Il was pure water.
Whether they saw any oil ON their trip
or not some OF the boys saw water and
found u pretty expensive too
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

James Wall, charged with assault
and battery was brought before Squire
Fred Bauer this afternoon but as the
Commonwealth was not ready the case
was continued until Saturday after
noon. Wall vas granted bail in the
sum of $1,000 which he was unable to
give.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07
MUCH IMPROVEMENT
Is NOW STARTED

Although as yet this year only one
new house has been started, there is
much improvement being started in
various parts of the city. Within the
last two weeks there has been two
buildings in the business section of
Market street considerably improved
and workmen are now engaged on an
other. 1t is expected that work on sew
eral other new buildings will be start.
ed in the immediate future
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07
Corner Second and Wall has money
making possibilities. BID III In.
PLENTY OF SCHOOL
TEACHERS THIS YEAR

Last year the Mason County Board
Of Education had considerable trouble
in getting enough young ladies and
young gentlemen to teach the county's
schools but 1t is understood that Su-
perintendent Turnipseed has many ap-
plications this year and when the
Board meets the first Monday in next
month to elect they will have little
trouble in getting a full corps OF
teachers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07
SUBSCRIPTIONS
TO JEWISH RELIEF FUND

Mrs. T. NJ. Russell S., A. Holman
50, Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Stickley 81,
viii H. Gibson 81, Cash 81, Miss Eliz-
abeth Manley SOC, w, W. Ball IS, Mrs.
Sam Farrow 81, Cash $3.50, Mrs Rob-
ert Bissett SOC.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

Prayer meeting service at the Third
Street NJ. E. Church this evening in
stead of Thursday evening on account
of the pastor going out of the city
Thursday. Members and friends are
invited IN come
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

There will be meeting Of the Mays
vile High School Alumni Association
at the High School building this even
ing at 7:45. All members urged to
attend.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

Messrs. Il. A. Robinson, ]. w. Fitz-
gerald and c. c. Dobyns were named
to appraise the personal estate of Mrs.
Eliza Sphar, deceased, in the Mason
County Court today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

The Mason County Victory Loan
committee has received no information
about the airplane circus which was
supposed to have been here this after
noon. 80 ~. :.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07
ERECTING NEW AWNING

Workmen are now engaged In erect
ing a new awning at the New York
Store building n Second street. The
old awning has been removed and an
attractive one will take its place.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

Mr.. Stanley Lee and Mr.. and Mrs. d..
C. Frazee, of Lexington, are the guests
of Miss Lucy Lee, Of Market street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

City property values sure to In.
crease. Roser Auction Thursday, May
Sth.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

Make money. Buy 1913 and 1875 Mar.
ket street 10 a. m. Thursday, May s.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07
OFF FOR FRENCH LICK

Messrs. H. L. Walsh and William
Watkins and Captain Speed Hibler left
this morning for French Lick, Ind,
where they. will spend couple OF
weeks.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

Be wise. BUY ROser property May
Sth
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

Buy a SOLID house, like ROser
home.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

Buy BEFORE q boom. ROser Auc.
ton your chance. YOU make prices
Thursday, May 8.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

BUYERS wanted. ROser Auction
May 8.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

Make no mistake. BUY ROser prop.
artv
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-07

Bid in ROser home. It's good value.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

ter and paint with iodine or apply a
good disinfectant to the diseased It's
sue.
Chicken Pox.-Apply a touch Of 10
dine to each sore and then cover with
carbolated vaseline. If the diseased
parts are kept well covered with the
vaseline 1t will usually effect cure.
Gapes.-New ground and vigorous
cultivation will often remedy this
trouble. A liberal sprinkling of lime
around the coops and runs is quite
often an effective remedy.
ScaIy Legs.-Apply vaseline. contain
ing disinfectant to the affected parts,
and after "a hours soak in warm soapy
water. Repeat treatment until cured.
Diarrhea in Hens. - Low.grade
wheat flour or middlings are good for
this trouble. Also give each fowl a
teaspoonful Of castor oil containing
five drops of Oil of turpentine.,
Bowel Trouble in chicks.-Well-
boiled rice mixed with little charcoal
will often check this complaint. Dis
solve Is grains of crude catechu In
each gallon of drinking water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07
GOODBYE BACKACIIE, KIDNEY
AND BLADDER TROUBLES

box of imported GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil Capsules. They are pleasant
and easy to take. Each capsule con-
tains about one dose of five drops.
Take them just like you would any
pill. Take small swallow of water
IL You want to. They dissolve in the
stomach, and the kidneys soak up the
oil like sponge does water They
thoroughly cleanse and wash out the
bladder and kidneys and throw off the
Inflammation which is the cause of
the trouble. They win quickly relieve
those stiffened joints, that backache,
rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, gall
stones, grSvel, 'brickdust," etc. They
are an effective remedy for all dis
eases of the bladder, kidney, liver,
stomach and allied organs. Your
druggist win cheerfully refund your
money if you are not satisfied after
few days use. Accept only the pure,
original GOLD MEDAL HARLEM OH
Capsules. None other genuine
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

fering and makes it cool, sweet, COM
Portable and strong.
There can be no further excuse for
you to allow acid-stomach to wreck
your health-pile up misery upon mis-
cry until you get to the point where
you feel down and out and that life
has lost all its joys. Remember, just
as acid-mouth ruins teeth, so acid.
stomach ruins health.
Take EATONIC. It's good, just like
a bit of candy and makes the stomach
feel fine. You can then eat the things
you like and, what is more, every
mouthful you eat will count in creating
power and energy. You'll feel so much
better-have punch and pep-the pow
er and viii to do things and get re-
suits, and your stomach misery will be
gone.
Take our advice. Get a big box of
EATONIC from your druggist today.
1t costs so little. If 1t fails to remove
your stomach distress, he will refund
your money. That is guaranteed you
are to be satisfied or money refunded.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07
MORE POULTRY is REQUIRED
Standard Bred Fowls Increase Produc
tion and improve QuaIity-Hatch
Chicks Early.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Keep better poultry: Standardized
poultry increases production and i'm
proves the quality.
Select vigorous breeders: Healthy,
vigorous breeders produce strong
chicks.
Hatch the chicks early: Early
Matched pullets produce fall and win
ter eggs.
Preserve eggs for home use: Pre-
serve when cheap for use when high
In price.
Produce infertile eggs: They keep
better. Fertile eggs are necessary for
Matching only.
Gull the focks: Eliminate unprofit-
able producers and reduce the feed
bill.
Keep a backyard flock: A small
flock in the back yard will supply the
family table.
Grow your poultry feed: Home
grown feed insures an available and
economical supply.
Eat more poultry and eggs: By eat
ing poultry and eggs more freely you
will conserve the meat supply.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

For centuries all over the world
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil has af-
forded relief in thousands upon thou
sands of cases of lame back, lumbago,
sciatica, rheumatism, gallstones, grav-
ell and all other affections of the kid
neys, liver, stomach, bladder and al
lied organs. 1t acts quickly. It does
the work. It cleanses your kidneys
and purifies the blood. It makes a
new man, new woman, Of you. 1t
frequently wards off attacks of the
dread and fatal diseases Of the kid
neys. 1t often completely cures the
distressing diseases of the organs of
the body allied with the bladder and
kidneys. Bloody or cloudy urine, sed-
iment, or 'brickdust" indicate an un-
healthy condition.
Do not delay minute If your back
aches or you are sore across the loins
or have difficulty when urinating. Go
to your druggist at once and get a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07
Acid Stomach Ruins
Health Of Millions

Besides those painful attacks of in
digestion; that awful bloated, lumpy
feeling after eating and, downright
stomach misery that you who have
experienced 1t know so well; besides
disgusting belching, food-repeating,
sour stomach and distressing heartburn
besides all this, ACID-STOMACH
undermines the health and saps the
strength of millions.
If you don't get rid of those stomach
miseries there is no telling where your
stomach troubles will end, for 1t is a
well known scientific fact that many
serious ailments have their start in
an acid-stomach.
Start now-this very day-to get rid
of your stomach miseries.. Take
EATONIC-the wonderful remedy
that absorbs the excess acid from the
stomach and brings INSTANT relief.
You simply have no idea how much
better, stronger and brighter you feel
at once. 1t drives out all the gas and
bloat, puts an immediate stop to belch-
ing and heartburn, ends stomach sui.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07
ISOLATE ALL AlLING FOWLS


prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
All diseased birds should be isolated
Colds and Roup.-Disinfect the
drinking water as follows: To each
gallon Of water add the quantity Of
potassium permanganate that will re-
main on the surface Of a dime.
canker-Sprinkle a little flowers of
sulphur in the mouth and throat Of the
bird and put some chlorate of potash
in the water. Also carefully remove
the exudate with the aid Of warm wa
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07
HOPPER is BIG LABOR SAVER
Satisfactory Growth Secured by Civ
ing Fowls Access to Balanced
Ration of Grain.

A hopper capable of holding large
quantity of feed is a great labor saver.
By allowing the birds access to its
contents a satisfactory growth is OBJ
tained, and an opportunity is given
them to balance the grain rations fed.
This hopper should be large enough to
hold several bushels of feed, sufficient
for one or two weeks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07
WHEAT FOR EGG PRODUCTION
Better Food Than Corn in Ration for
Laying Hens-BarIey Is Good
Substitute.

Wheat is a better food for egg pro-
ductlon than is corn. A grain ration
of wheat, oats and corn is conducive
to the manufacture of eggs. Barley
may be probably substituted for the
wheat during these days of wheat con-
servation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

quiring as 1t does the smallest possi-
Bile capital outlay compared with that
required to get start in older set
tied countries, will continue to be one
Of the quickest and surest ways to in
dependence that can be followed by
the average man-Advertisement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07
His Choice Of Work.

She-And would you be content to
live life of complete idleness?
He-Oh, no. I'd like to have enough
money so that / would be kept busy
spending it.-Boston Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

For Constipation, Biliousness, Liver
and Kidney troubles, take Garfield
Tea. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

To Dyspeptics: Others have found q
steady course of Garfield Tea a pleasant
means of regaining health. Why not you!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

Granulated Eyeiids. sties Infamed Eyes
1 relieved over night by Roman Eye Balsam.
| One trial proves its merit. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

No matter how positive a woman
may be of anything, she is. seldom will
ing to bet money on 1t.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

In this world Of strife man must
be either an anvil or a hammer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07
Daily Thought.

He who is false to present duty
breaks a thread in the loom, and will
find the flaw when he may have for.
gotten the cause Henry Ward Beech
er.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

A faultless person never goes around
pointing out the faults of others.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

Prof. G. F. Swiggert of Pittsburgh
wants schools to train pupils for fu-
ture foreign trade service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

Undeserved merit is satire.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

When Baby is Teething
GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE will correc.
the Stomach and Bowel troubles. Perfectly harm.
less. See directions on the bottle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07
Overlooked in the Crush.

Overlooked in the Crush.
You used to say you were a re-
former
81 was reformer," replied Senator
Sorghum, land ] still am. But there
has been SO much competition in the
reform business of late that have
kind of been lost sight off,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-07

ter and paint with iodine or apply q
good disinfectant to the diseased It's
Gro HfHt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-27
Back From the Oil Fields

only those who have been to Texas
recently can form an adequate idea of
the excitement over. the oil situation"
said Thomas P. Patterson, the we'll
known and popular deputy of the
sheriff's office, who returned from the
Lone Star state a day or two ago.
'T was expecting to catch the oil
fever. but the excitement was far
greater than had ever magined
saw much drilling and talked with
many men who had struck it rich.'
One man who had invested 800 in one
of the prospecting companies finds his
stock worth $4,000, and it may go up
to $500
81 visited Fort Worth, Dallas and
Houston and found those cities boom
ing. There is great activity in the
building trades in every town in Texas.
Fort Worth is striving to be recor-
nized as the oil center of Texas and.
of course. that city is on a great
boom.
1T is worth trip to Texas to see
the wonderful stir that is in evidence
on every hand
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-27

A shipment of several hundred pounds
of "talcum' powder. believed destined for
Mexico, is probably not the kind recon-
mended for use after shaving or the ma
tutinal "bawth''
A New York butler who wrote verses
has been declared insane Had he ceased
to butle and called himself a poet. he
might still be at large.
x y X
Mr.. Wilson probably has one consola-
ton. He knows that he isn't being as
sailed in Congress any more bitterly than
Lincoln was.
While New York's producers and man
ayers are wondering what's going to be-
come of the legitimate" the movie bust
ness continues to flourish.
x y y
The mayor of Baltimore has not yet
made up his mind that there is such a
state as the Republic of Ireland. and
that De Valera is it's president
y x X
4 recent snapshot shows the Prince
of Wales arrested by the sight of pretty
girls dancing. The young man is hu-
man.
y y *
It's lucky thing for old King Solo
mon that his 400 wives, more or less,
didn't wear SOS boots.
1t is again firmly announced that the
"shimmy' must go. Strange how that
naughty dance fingers in our midst.
j; y *
1t is quite characteristic Of player folk
that when they call a meeting to discuss
the strike all want to talk at once.
y X s.
A returned soldier says he would rather
live in Birmingham than Paris. We are
waiting to see what She looks like
Has it occurred to the United States
Senate that it has no power whatsoever
to take Shantung away from Japan?
The visit of the Prince of Wales TO
New York is going to be a severe strain
on stiff knees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-27
BUNCOING A BANDIT

From the New York World.
When Captain Matlack went to the cot
tonwood tree where two American army
aviators We're to be delivered by their
Mexican bandit captors one-half. of the
ransom was paid, as the protocol re-
CURED. on delivery of Lieutenant DAVIS
But when Lieutenant Peterson was seat
ed behind Captain Matlack on his horse
he did not hand over the remaining
money. but with wounding words which
must deeply have aggrieved the proud
caballero who acted as envoy ne rode
away, having, as he afterward explained,
saved $500.
| The question for debate is whether this
nical breach of faith was justified.
Consider: Here was an agreement en-
tered into on the one side for the United
States war department. The men were
to be brought The money was to be
paid. The bandit brought the men Pre-
sumably Captain Matlack reasoned that
banditry is a kind of private war, in
which ais fair, but his action may puz-
zle moralists now and embarrass Mex
lean captives hereafter
There is no question whatever of the
moral right of the Eighth cavalry ~
chase the brigands the moment the bar
gain was completed; to get all the money
back Is possible and hang or shoot the
late captors That is an occupational
risk that they assumed as a part of the
game But they assumed also that they
would finger the promised $4,000. even il
they died for it shortly. afterward. Is it
ethical to blinco q bandit?