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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
TOBACCOS SHOW INCREASE

Washington, January 3O-Leaf to-
bacco held by manufacturers and
dealers January /, the Census Bureau
reported today, was 1924, ,8S4,396
pounds, an increase of about 5S,OOO,-
900 pounds, compared with the same
date last year. The total included
254, ,3O9,O51 pounds of cigar-type to-
baccos, an increase of about 30,00O,-
900 pounds, and 67,S22,4 pounds of
imported types, an increase of S,OOO,-
900 pounds.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
PLANS FOR POULTRY SHOW GO
FORWARD

The show committee OF the Mason
County Poultry Association is making
much progress on plans for the big
poultry show TO be held during the
flrst OF February. Already some very
valuable prizes have been secured and
the committee promises that some OF
the best birds In the country viii be
on exhibit.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
A REMARKABLE RECORD

Mrs. Ben NJ. kirkland, formerly of
this county but for some years past
living at Sevenmile, Ohio, has set
high-mark for patriotic work. AL
though n years Of age, in the 8
months preceding the signing Of the
armistice she had knitted 81 pairs Of
socks for the soldiers, besides doing
good deal Of sewing for the Red Cross.
If any other lady Of her age can make
a better showing we shall be glad to
hear from them. Flemingsburg
Times-Democrat.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
CARLISLE WANTS FOUR CAP.
TURED GERMAN GUNS

Carlisle, KY, January 29-James
Tilton, of the Carlisle Mercury. and
several prominent citizens Of Carlisle
have taken IN with Senators Beckham
and Martin and Congressman w. ].
Fields, the proposition to secure four
of the cannon captured from the Ger
mans as ornaments for the court
house square in Carlisle. The repre-
sentatives have informed the citizens
of their willingness to cooperate in
the movement.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
PRAYER MEETING TONIGHT

The regular mid week prayer meet
ing service will be held at the First
Baptist Church this evening at the re-
guilar time. Following the prayer
service there will be a meeting of the
Teachers Training class which is now
being resumed by the pastor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
TOBACCO RECOVERED

Chief Of Police Harry A. Ort yester-
day recovered large amount of to-
bacco said to have been stolen by
youngsters and then sold. The tobac-
co will be held in the possession of
the court as evidence ana later re-
turned to those from whom it was
stolen if it is possible to locate the
owners of the majority of it.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
LETTER RETURNED SAYS LABAN
FARROW WAS INJURED

Some time ago local man wrote
letter to Mr.. Laban Farrow, Mays
vile man with the army in France,
and today the letter was returned to
the writer. Upon the face of the en-
velope there were marks of several
Army Post Offices and in red ink wa
marked wounded" 1t had not beforc
been known here that Mr.. Farrow was
wounded in action.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
INQUIRIES ABOUT MASON CITIZEN

Chief of Police Harry A. Ort is in
receipt of a letter from Miss Rebeccah
Asbury, of Oklahoma City, Okla, in
quiring of her uncle, Mr.. Gordon AS
bury is still resident of Mason coun-
ty. Mr.. Asbury is one of the county's
most substantial farmers and the let
ter received from his niece has been
mailed him by Chief Ort
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
INFLUENZA CONTINUES TO
DECREASE

Influenza in Maysville and Mason
county continues to show consider
able decrease according to reports re-
ceived by the Health officer yesterday
and today. New cases are very few
In number and these are of a very
light form. The County Health officer
Is now Of the opinion that the disease
has about run its course this time in
this county.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
PROSECUTION HAS MANY WIT
NESSES IN JUVENILE CASE

The local officers have been busy
for the past several days getting ready
for the trial of Mr.. Thomas Valentine
in Juvenile Court Saturday on a
charge Of contributing to Juvenile De-
linquency. 1t is understood that many
boys who have been taking tobacco
in the tobacco district have been sum-
moned as witnesses in the case.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
JOHN HEFFERNAN IN THE GOOD
OLD Z. s. A.

Mr.. Owen Heffernan, Of East Sixth
street, this morning received tele-
gram from his son, John, saying that
he had arrived at Newport News from
overseas and that he would be mus
tered out of the service shortly and
return to his home here.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
SPECTATORS ASK FOR SHARE IN
PROFIT ON TOBACCO

In the Mason Circuit Court this af-
ternoon well known spectators
brought suit against other dealers
who delivered nearly 100000 pounds
of tobacco to the Maysville market
asking to share in the proflts of the
tobacco delivered and sold. The local
spectators state that they had an
agreement that they were to share
half the loss or half the profits on the
purchase but that the dealers with
whom they had this contract failed
to keep their contract and were SELL
ing the tobacco in their own names,
The local spectators state that pro-
fit of approximately $4,000 will be
made on the tobacco and they are en-
titled to share in this profit to the ex-
tent of one half. Because service had
not yet been made, the names of the
parties in the suit were not made pub
lie.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
COUNCIL MEETS MONDAY

Regular monthly meeting of the
City Council will be held on next Mon
day evening. There is nothing of very
special Importance to come before the
city fathers at this meeting as new
business but there are several import
ant matters in the hands of commit
fees
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
IMPROVING FROM PAINFUL FALL

Mrs. Ella Haughey, of East Second
street, is improving from injuries re-
ceived several days ago when she fell
down stairsteps at her home. For a
time it was thought Mrs. Haughey had
suffered fractured skull but it has
developed that the injury was not SO
serious.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
WHITE.FIELDS

Mr.. Henry E. Fields, aged %, of Ew-
ing and Miss Grace A. White, aged 49,,
of Robertson county, were married in
the County Clerks office this morning
by County Judge H. p. Purnell. Mr..
Fields Is a returned soldier.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Graham of St
Louis, arrived Tuesday night on a
visit to his mother Mrs. Sallie Gra-
ham, Of East Second street who re-
mains seriously i'll.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30

Editor Hiram Duley, of the Flem-
ingsburg Times-Democrat, was in
Maysville today on business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-30
s H o E s

We have few sizes in every style SO
that we can fit everybody in shoes. All
shoes, new or old are reduced. Ladies
come in and get shod.
Our Shoe Doctor has discovered new
way to sew on soles; so that you cannot
tell them from new soles direct from the
factory Visit the shoe hospital.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07

ihIrty-fi tn division and was with
/ them until after the Argonne battle.
He was one of the fortunate ones
who went through it all without get
ting Scratch After the armistice
was signed he had the pleasure of
travelling at times and was in both
Italy and Switzerland besides Ger
many and France. He spent three
months at a large university in south
ern France. Mrs. Rodgers is Law
renee young lady who attended the
University at the same time Harvey
was there They were united in mar
rage at Lawton, Oklahoma, while Co.
M was in training there They ex-
pect to return to Lawrence in a few
weeks and Harvey will continue his
studies in chemical engineering at
the University this -iwinter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07
CONVINCING TESTIMONY


Experiences told by Wa-Keeney
people.
Those who have had weak kidneys.
Who used Doan's Kidney Pills
Who found the remedy effective
Such statements prove merit.
You might doubt an utter stranger.
You must believe Wa-Keeney peo-
pie.
Here's Wa-Keeney proof Verify it.
Read. Investigate. Be convinced.
You'll find why Wa-Keeney folks
believe III Doan's
A c. Sellers, says: have used
Doan's Kidney Pills on several occa-
s1ons and on account of the good re-
suits they have brought each time I
can recommend them as doirr what is
claimed for them Doan's Kidney Pills
always strengthen my kidneys and
give me relief from backache and kid
ney disorders
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Piiis-the same
that Mr.. Sellers had. Foster-MiIburn
Co., Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

| tound-A bundle of clean clothing
for a little girl Inquire at this office
For Sale-1ndian twin motorcycle
Arthur Olson, Wa-Keeney, Kansas. I'd
Miss Elizabeth Brown went up to
| Quinter Sunday for visit with reIa-
tives and friends.
For Sale-Nearly new Mccormick
| corn binder, cut less than SO acres
Ed Sahlin, Ogallah, Kansas. Ad. % 3tp
An order for potted plants and ferns
viii soon be sent in. If you want any
thlng IN this line inquire at The
World office
porud parents of new boy born last
Saturday, August End. Mother and
child are doing nicely
Estray-Sman Scotch Collie, male
dog, young, some white in face.
answers to name of 'tCurley" Reward
offered for his return to Louis o.
Derringer, Oga1lah, Kansas % 2tp.
Miss Alice Freeze, of Hays, who is
an instructor in the high school at
Hill City, visited a short time Monday
with. Miss Margaret Swiggett and is
spending the week at the home of
the Guilberts southwest of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Zahn and Mrs.
Shafer, sister of Mrs. Zahn, were up
from Riverside township ON business
last Friday They were also accom-
panied by Ben Polin who lives several
miles south of Ogallah. Fred is the
man who raises watermelons for the
Trego County Fair and says he has
some of them growing again this year.
The Wa-Keeney base ball team
went UP to Oakley Sunday where they
met defeat by the Oakley team by a |
score of four to nothing. The Oakley |
boys were good ball players TheI
home team has been Handicapped this |
season ON account of a lack of two I
OF three important players, but the I
management hopes to remedy that in
time for the games at the fair in t
september. Arthur Keraus is expect-I
ed to arrive home most any time now !.
and a good pitcher will he secured =fss,-**
Tor more impr
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07

Fred Kerth was in town last Satur-
day greeting old friends. Fred was
one of the first three boys who left
mere for service in the navy about as
i soon as they could after war was de-
! clared. He arrived home last Thurs
day with his discharge and is on the
farm with his parents in Ogallah
| township. In his service with the
goyernm emit Fred had a very interest
ing experience and lot of travel.
r. L. Bean, the photographer, and
daughter, were agreeably surprised
Monday evening by the arrival of r.
H. Bean, son of r. T., who is making
them short visit. r. r. is chief tur-
ret captain on the flag ship Connec-
tIcut. Capt Bean has been in the Unit
ed States navy for many years and
has been all over the known world He
has worked his way up from an ordin-
airy apprentice seaman and is in a
good position now to realize some ben
eflts from the years of hard service
hezhas put in He is on a thirty day
vacation and came here from Phila-
delphia-
In sending in his remittance for an
other years subscription to The
World, the old home paper, H B. F1yr
has this to say regarding himself and
L
the harvest at $3.50 per day. Got in
nine days. Not so bad for man of
sixty-four years Wheat runs from
ten to thirty bushels per acre here
but mostly of poor quality, caused by
too much rust. We had out no wheat.
We are needing rain badly but our
feed crop looks pretty good yet My
youngest SON, Charlie, is now in
Wyoming He took in the frontier
roundup at Cheyenne last week I am
postmaster here, Spurlock, Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Rodgers arriv-
ed IN Wa-Keeney last Thursday night |
from Lawrence where he has spent /
the time since being discharged from
the army service Harvey went to /
the war from Graham county but he I
IS Just like one of the home boys as
hes Is graduate from r. g. h s. and 1
n {
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07

~
sas Wer1d, July IT, 1919
SHERIFF'S SALE
In the District Court of Trego
i County, State OF Kansas
Charles c. Baird. Plaintiff
Carrie Belle Harland, Harry II. Baird
and Ulysses 6. Baird, defendants.
BY virtue of an Order of Sale is
sued to me, out OF said District Court,
/ IN the above entitled action,I VIII, on
Monday, ae 18th day of August, 1919
A D., at two O'Clock p.- M, of said
day, at the west front door of the
Court House IN the City of Wa-Kee-
ney, in the county of Trego, in the
| State of Kansas, offer at public sale.
and sell to the highest and best bid
der, for cash in hand, all the follow
ing described real estate, to wit: The
northeast quarter of section twenty
COO IN township eleven (111, south,
range twenty-three (23), west of the
9th Principle Meridian, lying and sit
uate in the county OF Trego and State
OF Kansas
The said land will be sold without
redemption from sale, at not less than
two thirds of the valuation placed up
on said tract of land by the commits
sioners heretofore appointed to make
partition OF said tract of land, which
said tract of land was duly appraised
at the sum of six thousand four hun
dred ($64O0.O0) Dollars
All rents accrued and aecruirp as
we'll as the following described inn
provements are reserved from said
sale: towit: so rods of woven wire
fencing, 600 rods of barb wire, cattle
shed 20x4o feet, auto shed 1ox1s feet,
three water tanks and 90 feet of
water pipe running to said tanks
The above described real estate is
taken as the property of the plain
tiff and said defendants. and is direct,
ed by said Order of Sale to be sold,
and viii be sold with apprsisement to
satisfy said Order of Sale, without
redemption therefrom
Peter DeRoer
Sheriff of Trego County Kansas.
c. d. Smith, Attorney
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07

The Delco-Light dealer for this
territory is Ray c. Hall, Ellis, Ks. IL
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07

Hoch's monuments have quality in
Doth design and workmanship. Call
OF write him at Hays, Kansas Adv 16
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07

For Farm Loans on Graham
County land see or write Frank
Grecian, Hill City, Kansas Adv TIT.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07

The Delco-Light dealer for this
territory is Ray c. Hall, Ellis, ks II
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07

Don't give your pictures to agents
Let r. T. Bean do your enlargement
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07

TOT more nnpFVements which are to be
n made IN the plant
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07

For Sale-four two year old, full
blood, Hereford bulls H j. HilIe,
Wa-Keeney, Kansas. Adv % 1t
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07
FOR SALE and WANT
COLUMN
One Cent wozd Each Issue-Ca

For Sale-Fourteen head of young.
horses and mares. LII. Galloway,
Wa-Keeney, Kansas Adv. 4tf.s
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07
WANTED

Experienced middle aged man with
small family for ranch and farm
work Address post office box So
Wa-Keeney, Kansas. Adv. % BIT.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07

reo11 = vef---t Cigarette Nature-aged mild
ness and sEzaoothresS make Velvet Just RICH,
tor cigarettes IS Cigarettes for 15c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-08-07

For Sale-Town residence property.
Inquire of c. r. Steele Adv. 23tf.
Oxford eagle., 1919-12-04
perced with wit, and sound logic, and

sperced with wit, and sound logic, and
it was matter oil responsibility for
the judges to tell just which side was
more deserving of victory.
Following this debate, /. Ii. Nc
Elroy delivered an oration~ on the
theme Of "Chivalry," and handled hi )
subject in manner most fitting. His
discourse showed thorough prepara-
ton, and it's preparation reflected
credit on the author
The critics report came next, and
in the course of his remarks, the
critic complimentsd each speaker on
the able manner in which they acqult-
ted themselves during the evenings
program. Several committee reports
were taken up, and new business was
handled in the regular routine OF pro-
ceedure by the president. At the
coming meeting the Phi Sigma de-
baters will be selected.
Oxford eagle., 1919-12-04
THE UNIVER'S Al CAR

rooters and yellers for the opponents
team. Ole Miss men scattered, and
good spirit was not shown, but Blind
Jim kept up through all, keeping every
bystander, and stranger eager to hear
his latest outburst. His recitation Of
the Charge of the Light Brigade, and
witticisms directed to Mississippi's
lack Of knowledge Of rules, were greet
ed with rounds of laughter and ap-
plause. Blind Jim carried on where
the Ole Miss boys, too eager to see,
couldn't remain compact mass. He
was a valuable asset to the delegation
in Jackson, and proved his worth as a
supporter of the team, and detri-
Ement to the "Preachers," as well as an
attraction in the city. He was one OF
Oxford eagle., 1919-12-04

6-Personalty assessments in La
fayette County.
7-Poll taxes, origin.
8-Taxation Of intang. bles and the
advisability OF = classifis,, property
tax.
9-Milleage tax for supl lort of pub
lie and charitable instituslons;
1O-Income tax VS. adsa. .orem feal
estate tax as principal source OF
states revenue.
11-Inheritance tax.
rof. Murphy then gave very In
structive talk on the provisions o'
Mississippi Constitutions providing
fo taxation in Mississippi, beginning
with the constitutions Of 1877, and dis
cussing this subject in the constltu
tions of 1888, 1869 and OH through the
present constitution adopted by MIS-
sissippi in 1890. This was a very val
liable discussion, giving tac history O.
taxation in this state, and the growth
and necessity for taxation as the stat
progressed.
After general discussion on cur
rent questions, the club adjourned.
Oxford eagle., 1919-12-04
PHILIPPINES WILL
HAVE INDEPENDENCE

HAVE INDEPENDENCE
ph, S.gmas Decide It Is Tine to TAX
the Yoke Off the Insula. possession.
The past Mondays meeting Of the
Phi Sigma was one Of the most sue
cessful of the present year. A very
large number OF men were in attend
ance, ana severai visitor were 70 pc
secn among the audience. These de-
clared themselves well lleased Wltn
the manner in which The meeting ana
program was conaucted, md. some ex-
pressed their intention OF joining at an
early date. President Summers always
makes it special point to welcome
visitors, and assured those out for the
first time that their pres snce was ap-
preciated by the entire society.
The debate was, Resolved, That the
United States Should Grant the Phil
ippines full independence" and as g
result Of the splendid arguments
brought out on both sides, It was de-
clared by the judges that Independence
should be granted to this island. The
affirmative was represented by s. B
Berry, and H. S. Lipscomb, and tht
negative by /. F. Bell and w. T. Ivy
Keen research was evident from tht
manner in which each speaker &C
Quilted himself. Up-to-date authorl
ties furnished the bulk Of the argu
msnt. The speeches wsre inter
Oxford eagle., 1919-12-04
BLIND JIM A
THANKSGIVING FEATURE
Dressed in His Deacon Suit, Capped
With a Red and Blue Students
Cap-He Was Attractive!

jackson was busy city Thursday
when more than ore thousand visiting
Shriners were cutting Up hlgh-Jlnks'
more than two hundred novices beng
subjected to the whines OF their older
brothers; hundreds of Wis ting Mlssls-
sippi College boys over to see their
eleven lose; scores of Ole Miss men to
see their team win; Millsa,os men yell
ing for the Red and Bile squad; Bel
haven College giiIs roofing for Ole
Miss and Hillman roofing for Missis-
sippi; J. H. S. boys divided as to Their
favorite team (blt hopis,g Ole Miss
would win) and hundlee and hum
dreds of visitors in eral-~and-
Blind Jim.
Blind Jim, outfitted in his deacon's
suit, and capped with tie famous Red
and Blue students cap, his arm enclr-
cled with an Ole Miss band, and seated
in the crowded lobby OF the Edwards,
surrounded by an eager throng, the
official Ole Miss rooter and dean OF
the freshmen, was one of the features
Of the day.
| On the field Blind Jim's presence
was Immediately known, and until the
Ole Miss boys left victorious, the Of
fetal rooter never once let his ardent
spirit cool. It was constant yelling
for Jim and his role was played Is
perfectly as the entire delegation O
Oxford eagle., 1919-12-04

Mr.. Bryan England withdrew fro
the University last week and is nc
spending a few days at his home
West Point, as he intends to leave +
Oxford, England, in a few weeks. =
friends wish him well.
Oxford eagle., 1919-12-04
UNIVERSITY CLUB
OUTLINES YEARS WORK

The University Club met in the his
tory lecture room Friday night at 1870
o'clock. Mr.. D. R. Johnson called up
on the program committee for an OUT
line of the work to be done by the club
during this session, and the following
report was submitted by Prof. Bell,
chairman Of the program committee;
The subject Of study is Taxation IN
Oxford eagle., 1919-12-04
Jackson's most popular visitors, al
will be remembered by all who So
him, and couldn't help hearing him.
Ho. Hum!

/ love the sunny meadows wide,
love to dip into a stream;
But soon I'll have to sit beside
A radiator filled with steam.
Oxford eagle., 1919-12-04

Mississippi, past, present and future
and will be studied under the follow
ing heads:
How public schools are maintain
ed. !,
Privilege taxes, origin ana
growth. :.
3-Measure and basis Of taxation IN
Mississippi.
-Taxation of Railways and other
public corporations in Mississippi.
5-Exemptions in Mississippi, ex-
tent and purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
DESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer. December 6-(special l-The sale of Red Cross seals was started in Bessemer Monday under the direction of Mrs B. |. Huey. who has been named chairman of Bessemer, and who will be assisted by the members of the feder- ated clubs of the city. Booths have been placed in the local drug stores and the sale will continue through the week. A chairman has been appointed for each day and several ladies will assist each day during the week in making the sales. The following chair1nen have been ap- pointed for the following days: Mrs. Ce- ell Cowan. Monday; Mrs. George Ross, Tuesday: Mrs. J. S. Winters. wednes- day; Mrs. L. D. McCollum, Thursday; Mrs. w. w. Hollingsworth, Friday; Mrs. c. B. HoIlingsworth, Saturday. Red Cross seals have also been mailed to the business men and number of women tn the city. which will possibly keep sales from the booths from netting g large amount