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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-01

mp before I,he door. detailed into the
wAshfoom N squads of twelve. They
washed IN hurry, as any young child
would do wiped on the first towel they
me 10. and returned 10 ;hcir line
outside the washfOom
Mr. Gossom stated they all bathed
"wednesday and Saturday evenings.
That evidently accounted Tor the cx-
TIA towels, on these days Many boys
send home for towels. asserted Wales,
principal OF the school
"Ihcy carry them around in their
blou,cS They also send for tooth
brushes and carry them around too
Generally they soon lose both The
boy who picks up either, keeps II" he
said
Ray Coomb', office "tru,ty" who
was on duty the first afternoon when
! waited IN the outer office for the
return Oi GosSom from short trip 10
PaulS Valley told Mr. and Mrs Mar
tin OF Lawton, who were also waiting
Tor GoSSom, many things Of interest
! was an interested listener.
I'm going TO hang my paro.e over
my bed and'read II every night" said
Ray who has been an inmate eleven
months.
MIR. 6o1som can get YOU whole
year after yon return home" Ray con.
ildcd 90 me at my room little later
that afternoon. III a boy catches a
fellow running away ard gives him
a good crack. he gets 100 merits; if
he cant catch him but tries awful
hard and runs long way he gets 50
merits. When We get 500 merits we
can go home Gee, wish | could
rIich iellct" he also told the Mar.
TINS.
| booked into the merit rcpor, !
found ihS card ready for signature
Merit Report
Plul' Valley Okla,.....l9ls
| recommend that........be given
..''. merits ior............ ..........
Reporting officer ........u .......
The above report ls........... co..
Superintendent"
How Merit System Works.
Mr. Holt, laundryman. enlightened
me on the merit system. lie said
I'm every detail we have the liberty
Of ISSUING two merits OF q points each
every month II doesn't change no
matter how many boy, you have. In the
laundry | have Willis Phillips, "a
years old Willis is good boy and
works we'll iIc stole 81 80 once. He
has Nepil,hrr His mother il sick.
w. She is anxious TO get her boy
back !, too, am anxious 10 help this
poor mother. SO every month | give
Willis all the in<rl,s can. Some
times merits are not passed by the
Superintcndents o. k"
But" continued Holt" they &c, de.
merits as freely, too. They get 1850
every time they a,temi 10 run away
They &c, 50 dement's for breaking A
pane glass and in addition they
get from ii,c to twelve 'spa,s, strokes
with a leather strap. II i kept in the
office. II Phipps, the dalryman gen
orally 'Splts' the runaways"
] saw ! W. Regan. a guard. and
asked him about "spa,s." lie said, 81
believe IN showing mercy aud striving
10 save some Of these little boys"
Another guard told OF noticing black
stripes on the body OF a little boy
when he was bathing.
4 A ,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-01

"Gcl along with yon" ,he said
gfuiily with & sudden change Of man
ucr from her gflnd,lDqucnl attitude OF
tie moment before IUr knew that
the Young officer, tender homage had
pleased her. that hru.rouh MAJOR
Gran'land would have mo- better friend
no stronger champion than my august
mother r.lAW
She brought h,r strong ,cu,c Of JUS
ilcc 10 bear also upon the subject Of
the rcoaIcJflut Agatha
The ano.n,cd idlo' won't be ~ TO
be seen" size ,alI lo me- aside at the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-01
A Singing Reprnof.

As my mother-in-law reached her
k,nswoman'S side she put on, one thin
hand and grasped the other womans
arm. | saw Agatha vince, realized
with unholy pleasure that my mother
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-01

'hrswd iniight into Agaibas thought
processes. which had not dreamed
she pos's'sed--"she'd rather anybody
else but you would see hcr squrlched
that's one reason gave her what |
did few minute, ago
Nov YOU get YOUR things ready Zoe
your Journey and III attend IL
lgalha'
Copyflght)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-01
MSOlOGe1'
husband
How Mother Graham Squelched
Cousin Agatha.
H8oZo Garrison

How Mother Graham squelched
Cousin Agatha.
nONT you think had bette
II make tha, lunch for iour2"
Cousin Agatha purred the
question IN her meekest manner. The
yenom,ipped smile had faded from
her lips. bu, her voice held a danger
signal for me. lnstinctiyely | knew
that she meant 10 make mischief. but
! was powerless TO stop whatever un-
pleasan, thing she had 10 say for my
mother laws irritation burst forth
in a question.
What arg you talking abou,-four 7
The rest Of us will have our dinner at
the usual time We will take cup
OF tea with Major Grn0tlard. oi
course, but nothing morc.t 1t would
spoil Our dinner"
"Oh" The mono vllablc was
packed with resignation and dtsap-
proyal Il had supposed that Of course
dear Margaret'S father would accom-
pany her 10 the city. \ young ,wiic
cannot be too careful when there are
so many oenSoriouS tongues about
! saw Major Grantland's face rcddcn
with embarrassment, and anger. and /
was glad indeed that he couldn't see
my flaming checks, Pladder that his
man, Adams, had gone on, TO attend
10 the car My father uttered a sup
pressed exclamation beneath his
breath. bu, my mother n.law neither
changed color nor spoke. But she
slowly threw the covers back from thc
couch where she was lying. and slowl,
rose and moved toward the door
where her vixenish cousin stood paling
and flushing. her malicious desire 10
make me uncomfortable for the mo
ment ,riumphing over her fear OF
Dicky's mother.
A Singing Reproof.
As my mofher-in-law reached her
k,nswoman'S side she put on, one thin
hand and grasped the other woman's
arm. | saw Agatha vince, realized
with unholy pleasure tina, my mother
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-01
$50 FRANCS EACH TO
ALL FRENCH SOLDIERS

PARIS, March l-(Havas.) THE
chamber OF deputies yesterday passed
bill granting all dcmobilrcd sol
diers gift OF 80 francs. In add
ton. soldiers who took part in the
fighting will receive 20 franc. a month
for the time they were mobilired,
while all other soldiers will receive
IS francs a month.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-01
ACT
hit IN SENATE
el Flag Waving Among
IW,thcr Things Defended,

vii
uSllINGION, March Repeal
i,n espionage act aS 4 means Of
a., Ing usfc't and lawlcS agita.
n',' the United States, was urged
senate last night by Senator
-, oi Maryland, who spoke for
~ hour,
- ing that the senate by "yi0.
'H NV, rinCilAcs Of the constitution"
' ""'' to free speech was RESPONSE
".,.' propaganda condemning the
WI ""N N'lcm Of government, Senator
g. bored legislation aimed TO
UU'E raising OF the red flag a
W., WV d, lie said this was a step
lp ,Np', Aic than the espionage Law,
,, ,'.'" was the only alternative
~, a. al Of that law =
w ~" ou must pu, more people
''" 3" SsaiG. "or you must go back
VI, ne people and allow them 10
,..,c,J,J IS IN their hearts and
ycr,,aI / Iihey viii speak Of love for
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15
REVIVAL BEGINS At
BAPTIST CHURCH ON
| next MONDAY EVE
Plans Are Being Completed For Re.
ylval Services ut Local Baptist
Church - Campaign to BE
Launched Sunday
Morning.

The pastor and members Of the
First Baptist church are planning for
a great revival in that church be-
ginning on next Monday evening and
on Sunday the pastor announced that
on next Sunday morning he would out
line his plan for the campaign and
launch the campaign on basis which
has never failed Of success when car
ried out properly.
The members Of the local church
are expecting one of the greatest re-
vivals the church has ever known and
for this reason it is necessary that as
many members as possible be present
at next Sunday mornings service to
hear the pastors plan and to join
heartily in backing him in the effort.
Beginning with next Monday there
will be special services each evening
at the church to which the general
public is cordially invited. All of these
services will be evangelistic in ma
ture and those who miss the series
will miss very rare treat.
Arrangements for the special music
during the series of services have not
yet been completed but it is expected
that the music will be feature of the
revival period.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15
CHAPLAIN WHITE ARRIVES HOME

Chaplain Locke White, former pas
tor of the Central Presbyterian
Church has arrived in this country
from overseas April 2, in good health.
On March 9Th he was notified by cable
gram that his wife had given him a
son, Locke White, Jr., weighing nine
pounds. So the father was made
doubly happy at his home coming.
His many friends here most gladly
welcome him home and extend heart
lest congratulations to him and his
wife. He has received a call from the
Blacksburg, Va, Presbyterian church
to become its pastor. The Virginia
Polytechnic Institute is located there
The six hundred boys of the Institu-
ton appeal very strongly to him be-
ing somewhat similar to his work in
the army.
When in Paris, France, he says he
met the fine looking Captain Charles
F. Nimmo, who formerly lived here
connected with Dam 33.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15
FARMERS { TRADERS IS
100 PER CENT. BANK
Surplus Fund OF Local Bank Equals
Capital Stock and Institution Is
Put on States Honor Roll.

We call the special attention Of our
readers to the statement Of the Farm
ers and Traders Bank appearing In
this issue of the Public Ledger as to
the condition of the bank at the close
of business April 10th.
This statement will make interest
ing reading to all and In 1t the wonder
full growth of this institution will be
noticed. The total resources OF the
bank will be seen as being more than
a million dollars while the total
amount of deposits subject to check
amount to 1853, 991.9O. The officers of
the bank state that for more than a
month the deposits have been more
than a million dollars but 1t Just hap
pened that on the day this statement
was asked for there had been some ex-
tensive purchases made by customers.
A very interesting feature Of this
statement is that the surplus fund and
the capital stock amount to the same.
The State Banking Commissioner has
an honor roll of banks and upon this
roll he places all banks whose surplus
fund equals the capital. This state
ment entities the Farmers and Trad
ers to a place on the honor roll
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15
OUR COLORED CITIZENS

The superintendent and teachers of
the Bethel Baptist Church are prepar-
ing a splendid program for Easter
which will be held at the church Sun
day evening. They will render the
csntata THE Glory of the Cross by
Lorenza. Every one in this cantata has
his part especially prepared and there
is no doubt about there being some
very excellent singing. Every one is
cordially invited to come and hear
this beautiful program.
MRS. C. B. OWENS. Supt.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15
DIVORCE IS SOUGHT
BY MRS. HAMLETT

Columbia, Ky.-Mrs Daisy Hamlet
Monday filed suit for divorce from
Barksdale Hamlet former State Su-
perintendent of Instruction, who four
years ago was a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Governor.
In her petition Mrs. Hamlet AYERS
that her husband not only wastes his
money, but treats his employees in
such a manner that it is difficult to
keep them at work.
She also demands $4,000 alimony an
nually and custody of their four chill
dren.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

BY direction of the Board of Direc-
tors, we will on Wednesday, April 16,
1919, at two o'clock p. m. sell to the
highest and best bidder, the real es-
tate of the E. L. Manchester Produce
Company situated at the corner Of
Third and Sutton streets in the city
of Maysville, Mason county, Kentucky,
together with the contents of the
building used in the produce business.
A list of the property to be sold can
be obtained at the office of the Com
pany. Said sale will be made on the
premises and the terms of sale will be
made known on the day Of sale.
THE E. L. MANCHESTER PRODUCE
COMPANY. Inc.
4-11t By D. s. FEE, President.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

In the Mason County Court the fol-
lowing business was transacted:
W. H. Humphreys was appointed ad-
ministrator of Mary Eliza Carr and he
qualified as such with s. H. Harrison
as surety on bond.
Mrs. Sallie Milton Carr was ap-
pointed guardian of Andrew Calvert
Carr and she qualified as such with s..
M. Hall as surety on bond.
Constable Ben P. Fleming being out
Of the city, on motion Of Squire Fred
Dresel, Kehoe Tolle was appointed to
fill the vacancy until the return of
Constable Fleming.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15
POULTRY SHOW FOR
EWING FAIR ARRANGED

Messrs. Dye, Williams and Robert
son, officers of the Ewing Fair Co.,
were in Maysville today in confer
ence with County Agent George Kirk
making arrangements for the Mason
County Poultry Association to handle
the Poultry Show Of the Ewing Fair
this year. The local organization has
agreed to put on the show which is
enough to say that it will be a great
success.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15
TAKES DESERTER TO
CINCINNATI OFFICE

Chief of Police Harry A. Ort went
to Cincinnati today to deliver DOM
mick Lopenski, the Greek who de-
serted from the U. S. Navy at Nor
folk, Va, and who was arrested here.
The Chief received a wire Monday
evening instructing him to deliver the
man to the Cincinnati Navy Recruit
ing station.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

Mr.. Charles Gibson, another one of
the Maysville boys who saw service
with the A. E. F., in France, arrived
home Monday evening having been
honorably discharged, for a visit with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Gibson,
of the Hill House.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

Although the City Board of Educa-
ton elects teachers at the next month
ly meeting, there is not the usual in
terest in the coming election. 1t is
more than likely that all of the pres
ent teachers will be reelected and
practically no changes made in assign
ment.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15
HEAR TEXTBOOK
SUIT THURSDAY

Frankfort, Ky.-The State textbook
case was postponed Monday morning
in the Franklin Circuit Court until
Thursday. This is the proceeding by
Prof. Z. B. Weathers, Of Franklin, to
compel the State commission to dis
card the new adoption and let con-
tracts again. Attorney General Morris
obtained the postponement because he
could not get all the commissioners
here tomorrow, the date set for the
hearing.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

The soldiers committee named Sat,
urday has already begun work to stir
up interest among the soldiers in the
county to come to Maysville for the
big Victory Loan celebration and it is
safe to say that our town will see a
parade worth while.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

Special Officer Will Gibson Monday
evening presented his resignation
from the force to Chief of Police Ort
to take effect at once. Mr.. Gibson will
work in the country this summer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

Mason County Commissioners who
viewed the recently constructed con-
crete roads near Newport last week,
report that they are beautiful pixies
and that their up-keep has been very
small.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

The share of the local committee of
Odd Fellows, under whose auspices
the Barkoot Carnival was given last
week, amounted to quite neat sum.
All of this money will be contributed
by the committee to the Odd Fellows
Widows and Orphans Home at Lex
ington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

Easter promises to be big musical
day in Maysville. Most every church
in the city is planning a special mu-
steal program; the Boys Band will
give big concert at the Washington
in the afternoon and the big TIL =,
Street M. E. Church chorus pla Il
big cantata for the evening.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

1t has been generally whispered
about town for several weeks that we
are to have a new hotel or a new no.
tel management. 1t is known that one
of the best hotel men in Kentuck; has
been in Maysville several times re-
Gently on business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

The Tuesday daily Bible Readings
are selected from the many references
which could be selected There were
so many things said and done that
day. Mark 11:1S-33 and 12:1-37. II
must be remembered that the Jewish
day began at sun set instead of at mid
night.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

The women of the Health League
Auxiliary realized something over $50
in the recent sale they held at the
Chamber of Commerce.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

Regular weekly Prayer Meeting SER
vices at the Forest Avenue M. E.
Church Wednesday evening. Mr.. Bruce
Snapp will be in charge of the meet
ing in the absence of the pastor, Rev.
w. H. Morris, who will be in Ashland
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

The campaign for new members to
the various Parent Teacher AssOCia-
tons which has been in progress in
this county for the past several days
has resulted in many new member
being added to the roll. Maysville is
recognized to have among the ,o7.
progress Parent-Teacher Associations
in the entire state.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

Mr.. Sidney l.. Brown, aged 81, and
Miss Marjorie Edison, aged II, of Char
lotte, Mich, were married at the Coun-
ty Clerks Office here this morning by
Acting County Judge Fred Bauer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

Church Matthews and Allan Wood
we're rather painfully injured Monday
evening while swinging at the play
grounds Of the Central school.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

Kaiser Wood, son of Mr.. Baker
Wood, Of Forest avenue, who has been
i'll for the past several weeks with ty-
phoid fever, is improving nicely.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

Photographs Of School Board men,
bers, students and members of the
faculty for the High School Annual
for this year have been taken.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15

Mrs. John Mccartney is very ser
iously Ill at the home of her parents
in the Lewisburg neighborhood.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15
PUBLIC SALE

NV Commission Expires January ~.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-15
Geo. \. Frank & Go.
COUNTY COURT

Maysville's Foremost Clothiers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-17
WHY Are We Held Here!?"
Wall of Spruce Conscript
Joye. Wash.

Editor Th. Star. Tho article
appearing IN The star s1-n. days
ago about Camp lewis. written
by n soldier there. was read by
everybody here within infinite
approval. for Il was absolutely
true In every detail. know II
20 b. true. for | waa there some
weeks myself.
Conditions In the spruce divi.
sion ar. not bit better We
were shipped out here into tho
wilderness. To work for Stems
Carey H. Il. kerhaugh corpora,
ton. and civilian boanrs were put
over ua We w.rv told that ".
would have the Same rights ns
civilians. but We soon found that
We had been terribly mlsinform-
cd. The civilians In camp were
treated better IN every respect.
soldiers worked beside Greek la
borerH for 20 cents an hour.
while they received 80 cents. and
tho soldiers did more work than
they. The civilians could stay In
when they wanted 10. hut sol
diers had To work In all kinds OF
weather. and we certainly had
some had weaihsr The only
place where We could buy clothea
waa at tho civilian oommisaary.
They didn't get the much-nceded
rain clothes. Shoes. etc. for a
long time. and whrn they did SGT
then In stock. such htsh prices
were charged that :, took all we
could earn--to Ee; the necessary
clothing. RRin hats. which sold
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-17
ON PHONE
Rates NOW ON

OLYMPIA. Jan. IL. - Attorneys
from practically every city in the
state continued their fighting against
phone rate increases before the pub
lie service commission today. The
increases. II granted. would boost
rates on an average of as cents per
month. City Attorney KENNEDY. OF
Seattle. said
JAS. T. shaw. phone representa-.
tive. says that the money viii so
TO the government. which will turn
around and reimburse the company
by paying interest on indebtedness
and returns To stockholders equal to
an average OF the last three years.
The municipal attorneys protested
against the people OF the state be
ing taxed to pay a deficit" for the
government
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-17
TACOMA LABOR
FAvORS STRIKE

TACOMA. Jan 17.-"The Tacoma
Metal Trades council has promised
its support To the Seattle Metal
Trades council IN It's strike order. but
this does not necessarily mean an Inn
mediate strike In Tacoma" was the
statement today OF c. II Barrett. pcc-
rctary OF the local council.
The original demands presented
to tho Macy board. similar TO the
present Seattle demands. will. how.
ever be presented to the shipowners
here.
Conditions In Taco-na are some
what different from those in Seattle.
Under our agreement here. we must
give II days notice before calling n
strike"
\ strike here would affect about
8 900 men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-17
WAGE BRISK FIGHT ON SECRET PEACE SESSION
Would Take
MooneyCase
to Congress

CHICAGO. Jan. IA re~o-
lution providing for a general
strike July 4. and a delegation
ef five to 60 To Washington To
present the Mooney ease to tn.
office Of the attorney general
and To friends Of labor I'm con
gross. was offered by the r-~oln-
tions committee at the Mooney
congress here to-day.
The report OF the committee dc
ciarcd the move proposed was the
result OF IS motions referred to the
committee for recommendation. a
vote was 20 be taken today.
Besides the strike and Washing
ton trip ether questions were.
Request habess corpus proceed.
ings 10 remove the case from Cali
fornia Jurisdiction. visit TO American
Federation OF Labor convention 20
ask cooperation.
Ways and means to assist the
international Workers Defense
League % California.
Amendments TO California conHti.
tuition enabling legal moves TO free
Mooney.
Strike referendum vote not later
than June /. BROAD publicity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-17
May OPEN MEET
TO REPORTERS
BY ROBERT J. BENDER

UNITED Press CorreSpOndenU
PARIS. Jan. lion the eve OF
formal opening OF the full peace con
gress. 1t may be stated authoritative
ly that today President Wilson Is
feeling more optimistic regarding the
general situation than at any time
since his arrival in Europe.
When preliminary conferences
were resumed today, II was believed
the delegates would take prompt ac-
ton on publicity demands of the com
mittce of newspaper men.
The president Is known to he
strongly appreciative of the support
OF both American and foreign CORE
spondents of his ideas OF "open COW
enants OF peace, openly arrived at"
That press delegations OF all coun-
tries will attend tomorrow's formal
opening, when President Poincare
will make welcoming address, and
other leaders viii reply, already has
been practically settled.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-01-17
FOCH EXTENDS
Time Of TRUCE

PARIS. Jan fT.--Tho armiaucc.
with several important clauses add.
ed. has been extended for a month.
IL was officially announced.
Following the conferences AT
Trcvcs between Marshal Foch and
tho German delegates. the armiHtioe
conventions were prolonged for a
MONTH" the statement said.
Clauses concerning agricultural
matters. Russian war prisoners.
naval conditions and material taken
from the invaded districts. were
signed"