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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15
GRANDMOTHER NURSE
RETURNS WITH MEDAL
Mrs. Emile lenoir Lehman and
Other PhiIadeI phia Women
Received Honors in France

Mrs Emile Lrnoir Lehman. Of POS
South Forty third street. who is cred
tied with having been the first Ameri-
can grandmother to become a war
nurse in France. is back from over
seas with two decorations from the
French Government
Mrs. Lehman is one of three Phila
delphia women who have Just returned
from active service in France. The
others are:
Miss Ada Tobitt. who was financial
secretary for the American Woman's
Hospital She has returned TO her DO
Sition at Sleighton Farms, Darlington,
Pa.
Miss Lillian Pettingll. who was Tor
merly supervising nurse in the Woman :
Hospital of Philadelphia and who
served as head nurse in the hospitals at
Luzancy and Bierancourt.
All of the women were decorated by
the French Government with the
Medaille dc Reconnaissance and were
made citizens of the little town of
Luzancy. Mrs. Lehman and Miss Pet =
|. .tingill also received the Medaille d. Epi-
demie with palms for their work in
helping TO staWp out the epidemics Of
typhoid in several cillages.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15
"BETTER BABY" CONTESTS
TO FEATURE FOOD FAIR
Begins Next Tuesday Arory Under Direction Of Retail
Crocers-Nrs. Wilson. Euening Public Ledger Culinary
Expert. Demonstrate Infant Food

As arranged to cover every section of
the city. the schedule of contests is
Tuesday. October 2l. South Phiia-
dclphia Day tall south of Market.
Wednesday. October -. Frankford
and kensington Day.
Thursday. October 30. Borden Eagle
Brand Day
Friday. October "a. Germantown
Day tincluding Oak Lane. Wissahickon.
Roxborough. Manayunk and Tioga.
Saturday. October %. Central Phi p
delphia Day tinc.uding north of Market
street and south of Erie avenue).
Monday. October 2T. West Philadel q
phia Day (north Of Market street,.
Tuesday. October rs, Northwest Phil e
adelphia Day lwest of Broad and north
of Market street,.
Wednesday. October %. West Phila =
delphia Day (south of Market street,,
Thursday. October 30. Camden. Darby
and Lansdowne Day,
Friday, October 81. North Philadel =
phia Day (north of Erie avenue, includ .
ing Olney and Logan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15
FIREMAN HURT AGAIN
Just Out of Hospital, Falls From
Ladder Throuah SkYliaht

A fireman. just returned to duty
after several months in the hospital
from injuries received at blaze, was
hurt again today.
He is George Weist. ladderman Of
Truck Company No. >. He fell fifteen
feet through a skylight in the rear of
49, Lombard street.
Weist's head was badly laceratcd and
he may have internal injuries. He is
in the PENNSYLVANIA Hospital.
The fire today was in the basement of
the restaurant at the Lombard street
address. conducted by Philip Ginsburg.
Weist, with several companions.
climbed a ladder to the second floor and
entered room. They made their way
TO the rear, and Weist stepped out on
n shed.
His weight broke skylight and the
fireman dropped to the kitchen on the
first floor, falling among other fire
fighters who were turning a stream into
the basement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15
ARRESTED AS AUTO BANDIT
Prisoner Believed to Have Driven
Car in Jewelry Store Hold up

A man the police say may have driven
the automobile used by the bandits who
held up and robbed the iewelry store at
Fifteenth and Walnut streets on Satur-
( dey is under arrest. The man was taken
into custody last night in house in
GiYard avenue near Twelfth street He
is Joseph A. Caset twenty nine years
old.
The arrest. was made by Detectives
Lecka and Weymuller. of the Eighth
and Jefferson streets station. and De
tectives Clarke and Malone, of Central
Station. The detectives say they found
a revolver in his possession and another
weapon in his room.
This is the third arrest in the hold
up. Two men were apprehended at
Sixteenth and Chestnut streets imme-
diately after the ld-up. Acting Cap
tain of Detectives Wood received com
munication from Toledo. O., today
which showed that one of the prison
ers, who gave the name of King. had
been indicted there on a charge of bur
glary aud that he served five months in
Buffalo. y. ". for manslauShter. The
report also stated that he had been ar
rested in Buffalo for larceny. He is
known there as Frank Cotton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15

JT MAY be fairly easy to pick out a
pretty baby or fat baby. but what
in the world is better baby?
There will be ten days of contests to
decide the big problem. Every section
of the city has at least several better
babies. and you never can tell how
many best ones will appear to claim
the prizes offered by the Food Fair. y
The contests will start next Tuesday
and will be held every afternoon at the
First Regiment Armory until October
81. under the direction of the Retail
Grocers' Association.
Three prizes are offered to the babies
from six months to a year old, three to
those from one year to two years and
additional prizes will be offered each
day to the best set of twins in both
classes.
The Judging will start every after
noon at 80. and Mrs. NJ. A. Wilson
food expert of the EVENING PUBLIC
LEDGER, will give daily talk on the
proper feeding of the baby and will
demonstrate the preparation of infant
foods.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15
WILL APPEAL P. R. 7.
EXCHANGE DECISION
Northwest Business Mems AS
sociation to Take Transfer
Complaint to Supreme Court
CHALLENGE SERVICE BOARD

The Northwest Business Mems Asso.
citation, whose complaint alleging un-
just discrimination in the northwest
district by the Rapid Transit Company
in the matter of exchange tickets was
dismissed by the Public Service Com.
mission, will appeal TO the supreme
Court from the decision,
II was contcnded by the association
that despite rcrouting of cars tho
northwest district had fewer transfer
points and more exchange functions
than any other section of the city.
u, In dismiSsing the complaint the com
mission contcnded while it was true
there were fcxor transfers and moro
exchanges effective in the northwest
district in 1912 such was not now the
case.
Charles l.. Fhck. president of the
Northwest business Mems Association.
said
"Thc commissions decision attempts
to say no discrimination exists. Facts,
however. are stubborn things. and the
facts remain that discrimination exists.
"Thc company testified that n sur
vcy, made in August Of this year.
showed that in northwest Philadelphia
one out ol every eight riders. L. 10
per cent. are now compelled to buy cx-
change tickets. while Thomas Mittcn.
president of the =. Il. T.. stated that
on the entire system only & per cont.
one out Of every seventeen riders. buy
exchange tickets.
The discrimination has been in.
creased rather than adjusted by the
1913 reroutings.
''The decision cannot. therefore. be
accepted as final. Under the circum-
stances. an appeal must be taken
Leo Belmont, counsel for the asso-
citation, said the commissions opinion
was based on the wrong premises He
contended that the northwest district
did not benefit, but. on the contrary.
suffers through rcrouting of the car
lines.
After the rerouting," said Mr.. Bel
mont. there were seven fewer transfer
points in the northwest while exchange
points were increased" He also declared
there were eight less dual points where
exchanges and transfers may also be
obtained since the reroutng
while it may be true" he said.
"that transfer points were increased
in Philadelphia, they were not increased
in the northwest district "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15
HOLD EXPLORER AS SLAYER
Or. Cooks Former Photographer Ar
rested Following Wife's Drowning

Seattle, Wash, Oct, 1j.-Walter p.
Miller, former deputy sheriff and otficial
photographer for the Dr.. Frederick
Cook expedition to Mount Mckinley in
1906. was held here in connection with
the death of his wife.
Mrs. Miller was drowned Monday
while crossing Lake Washington to n
Sanatorium to prove or disprove Miller's
accusation that his wife was a drug
addict. She was former wife of
Mayor George Baker. of Portland.
Officials arrested Miller after they
found blood stains on the launch in
which they were crossing the lake. The
woman's body has not been recovered.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15
WOMEN INSPECT CITY HOME
Advisory Council Visits 6yberry In
stitution With Doctor krusen

Of Health and Charities. conducted
the members OF t,,,;: " Women's Advisory
Council of the department through the
city home for the insane and feeble
minded at Byberry this afternoon.
The council members inspected the
various wards and buildings with the
idea of making recommendations for the
greater convenience and health of the
inmates, Philip III. Johnson, the archi-
tect who designed the buildings, accom-
panied the visitors.
Among those who left City Hall at
noon with the director were Mrs. John
G. Groome, the Countess Santa Eulalia.
Mrs. Thomas Potter. Jr, Mrs. Thomas
Robins, Mrs. Charles s. Starr. Mrs,
s. Lewis Ziegler, Miss Eleanor Baker
and DR.. Laura CARMEL.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15
shlpyard Tax Protest Heard

The appeal of the United States ship
ping board and the New York Ship
building Corporation against the tax
assessment levied by Gloucester City
on the shipyard in the upper end of
Gloucester was heard by the New Jer
sey state board of taxation in the Cam
den courthouse today. Charles w
mutual agreement evidence presented
in the same case before the Camden
county board was used. Decision was
reserved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15

The Germantown Business Mems
Association has indorsed the proposal
of theP. X, T. to lay tracks on Gorgas
lane and Musgrave street to permit
establishment of loop into the Pelham
barn. This would enable the company
to use the green side door troleys in
place of the antiQuated yellow cars now
in use, made necessary because there is
now only one entrance into the barn,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15
To Start Service Work Toniobt

a banquet tonight will open the serv-
ice work AT the University Settlement
House, Twenty sixth and Lombard
streets. Speakers include Warden
McKenty, of the Eastern Penitentiary ;
Robert 5. Sterrett, assistant district
federal attorney, and DIR. Carl Kelsey
sociologist and member of the Uni
versity faculty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15
Big Brothers in Reunion Tonight

The Big Brother Association will hold
it's first reunion since the war tonight
at s o'clock at - South Van pelt
street. Several short talks by broth
ers' will feature the entertainment.
Smokes and refreshments will be pro-
vided.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15

The campaign to raise 81 200 900
for the University Hospital will close
tonight with dinner at o'clock in
the Bellevue Stratford. Reports to
date show that the workers have gone
S461 csc pledged. This total does not
include a subscription of $4,000 from
Edward Box.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15
P0STMEN'S HATS GO UP
So Does oander of Purchasers When
81 Is Added to Price


81 Is Added to Price
The high cost of delivering mail was
felt by the postmen who bought new
hats this year.
The same helmets that were bdhght
last year for S175 cost $2.75 this year.
Postmen felt the blow and registered
complaint that if the government wanted
to stop profiteering, good place to
begin would be on postmcn,s hats.
"The postoffice doesu't t Set the price
on hats or for any part of the uniform
the men wear said John T.. Lister.
assistant postmaster. today. Hats,
just like everything else, have gone up.
Last year you paid Sc or 81 for pair
Of shoes and this year you pay so. All
that the postoffice does Is to ask for
bids on hats. appoint time when the
bids will he opened, and then select the
lowest bidder"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-15
Prison for Woman pickpocket

Judge Martin in Quarter Sessions
Court today sentenced Clara Rose to
six months in the county prison after
she had pleaded guilty to attempting TO
pick the pocketbook of Mrs. Mary Engle
Smith. 1881 Chancellor street.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13
Surprise Wedding.

Monday afternoon Of last week,
very quiet marriage ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. R. V. Bennett. 1t was
80 quiet that the News did not learn
Of it until after the paper Of last week
was out.
The contracting parties were Miss
Cary Lucy Jackman, of this place,
and Mr. Albert Carnes, of Rowena,
Russell county.
Immediately after the ceremony the
couple left for the home of the groom
The bride is very modest and
deserving young woman, daughter of
Mrs. Laura Jackman, and she was
born and reared in Columbia.
The groom is a returned soldier,
and he is said to be very industrious
young man
They will reside at Rowena. May
peace, happiness and health attend
them is the wish of the brides Colum
bia friends.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13
PERSONALS

Mrs. Lena PAUL was quite sick the
first of the week.
Mr.. Sam Bridgwater was in Louis
willie last week, purchasing goods.
Miss Frances Reed is spending few
weeks with relatives in Middlesboro.
Mr.. J. o. Russell is in Louisville
this week, purchasing supplies for
Russell g. Co.
Mr.. Selden Baker and Miss Myrtle
Morgan, AmandaYille, were at Jsffries
Hotel Monday at dinner.
Mr.. aud Mrs Tim Cravens, Of Tomp-
kinsville, spent last Friday, Saturday
and Sunday with Mr.. Cravens' parents.
Mrs. Gordon Chsatham and children
have returned from a two weeks
visit to relatives in Cumberland
county.
Mr.. Ed Hill, of Gradyville, who
went to France, was in Columbia
last Friday, accompanied by his broth
er, Arrest.
Mrs. ]. R. Garnett and son, Robert,
left this morning to spend three weeks
with her sister, Mrs. Robertson. Pike
Vile, Tenn,
Mr.. W. Q. Lowe, Of Oak Grove,
Tenn , IS visiting at the home of his
uncle, Mr.. John D Lowe. He served
in the Navy and was only recently
discharged.
Gen. James GARRETT and Mrs. Gar
nett, and their son, Master James, Of
Louiville, arrived Sunday, to spend
ten days or two weeks with relatives
and friends.
Mr.. Bruce Montgomery went to
Louisville last Friday and accom-
panied his wife home. She. STOOD the
trip nicely, and at this time she is in
fine spirits.
Misses Allene Meader, Mary Smith
Campbellsville, and Jennie Littlei ohm
Louisville, and Mr.. Herbert Taylor
also Of Campbellsville, dined at the
Jeffrles Hotel Monday.
Mr.. John and Miss Lettie Dunbar
and Master T. G. Wheat are all sick
at the home of Mr.. T. P. Dunbar
Cecil Dunbar, who has been quite
sick, has about recovered.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13

Russell County Soldiers and Sailors
we're given a two days conference
along up to date, patriotic and social
lines, at jamestown last week. Mr..
D. 81. Lyon, of Lebanon, was in
charge. Rev. Watson of this county,
was present and made three addresses,
closing with memorial service Of
the IA fallen braves of Russell County
House packed full at last service,
some of the citizens "ere very en-
thusiaJic in their praise of the ad
dresses made by Mr.. Lyon and Mr.
Watson, wishing that every citizen
in the county could have heard them
Mr.. Knight, former Banker OF
jamestown, made some public state
ments in the meetings to the people
concerning these exercises and call
ed for full attendance. 1t had it's
effect. The meetings were held al
the Christian Church
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13
Went TO Jacksonville.
10 N. Conover.

We learn from Sam Cabell, that
Mr.. Jas. G. Caldwell, son of Mrs. Jo
Henry Caldwell, of near Midtown,
and Miss Josephine Sanders, daughter
of 10 Sanders, of Campbellsville, left
Greensburg for Jacksonville, Ind +,
last Saturday week where they were
married. They will probably re.
side at Midtown, this county. The
groom is an industrious young man,
and the bride is reported to be a
most elegant young woman.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13

The business men Of Columbia are
clamoring for more water upon the
square, and it seems to US that they
are right. The town is wholly with
out fire protection. The two wells
that we're on the square, affording
plenty of water, we're filled in because
the water was said to be unhealthy,
but if they were opened the water
would extinguish flames should a fire
break out on the square. They could
be opened cheaper than new ones
could be drilled.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13
Educational Week.

Governor Black in closing his proc.
lamation on educational week says:
II, therefore, proclaim the week of
August $3.50 as educational week in
Kentucky and call upon all school
officials, every teacher and every citi-
zens to devote their whole time dur
ing this period toward arouslng a
burning interest in these subjects
among the people of their localities.
l recommend that all gatherings or
occasions in conflict with this State
wide educational campaign be post
poned and that all who are devoted to
other interests abandon them for the
time that such an impetus may be
given to these great educational prob
lens as will lead to their wise and
speedy solution"
Local speakers will tour the county
on the 18th to the Both, and also a
State speaker will be sent. The sub,
ject to be discussed is The Removal OF
Illiteracy, increase of day School At
tendance and Better Salaries fol
Teachers.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13

Mona, a nine year old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Waggener, m ct
with rather serious accident last
Wednesday while at school. She,
in company with lot of boys and
girls, were playing ball and Mona got
struck on the head, accidentally, with
bat. At first it was thought that
she was dangerously hurt, but later
she revived, and at this writing it is
believed that in a few days she will
have fully recovered.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13
c. ". Thompson Dead.

Col G. W. Thompson, who was the
wealthiest man in Metcalfe county,
widely known all over the state, died
at his home Bula Villa. Sulphur Well,
Sunday of last week. He was seventy
four years old. He was a man of strong
CHARACTERIZED convictions and he ex-
pressed his opinions openly. He had
great influence in Metcalfe county,
and his opinions carried weight He
was strictly honorable, the 'slick citi-
zen" being out Of place in his company
He was ever ready to denounce law
lessness, and stood for all measures
looking to the interest of Metcalfe
county. He was christian gentle
man, having been an ardent member
of the Presbyterian Church for mum
Der of years. Rev. Bagby, who
officiated at his funeral, which was the
largest ever held in Metcalfe county,
said of HING" He was a man-every
inch a man., he was a builder-ever'
where he went he built up he was a
citizen virile, energetic, Splendid
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13
Continued on page D

Miss Julia Miller entertained, in
honor of her guest Miss Fannie
Heller of Paris, KY, with a picnic
Friday evening at her fathers farm
on the jamestown pike. The party,
which was composed of about seventy
five guests, was chaperoned b: Or.
and Mrs. S. P. Miller, DR.. and Mrs. o.
P. Miller, Mr.. aud Mrs. Preston
Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Myers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Myers, Mr.. and
Mrs. Collins Bridgewaters, Mrs. Sam
Breeding. Mrs. Eros Barger, Mrs.
A. d, Patterson, and Mrs. James
Holiday.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13
Notice.

On first Monday in Sept, 1919. at
my residence in Columbia, KY, same
being County Court, 1 will offer for
sale to the highest bidder, all my
household and kitchen furniture,
Parlor set, in genuine leather, Side
board, Dresssrs. Tables, Stoves, Ranges,
Beds and Bedding and everything in
the house. Also at the same time 1
will offer to the highest bidder, my
house and lot with all the appurtin-
ances Terms will be made known
one day of sale Sale to begin at 9
O'Clock a N.
In N G0n0Ver
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13
Property Owners.

AS the law directs, opened my
Office at the Court House July LIST, 1919
Most of you know property is listed
as of July 1st, 1919. 1 beg you to
make a list of your property and
come to my Office and be assessed.
1 hope to be able to return one of the
best books that was ever made up on
Adair County. cannot do this with.
out the Co. operation of the tax pay
ers, Many dog owners failed to list
their dogs last year. There is a heavy
penalty for this neglect of duty,
Please list your dogs this year. 1t
takes but one time to list your prop.
erty, so do this at once. .
L. II Jones
Couptu Toy (lonor iscinnor
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13

Sam Burdette's mule sale, pulled off
here, County court day, was a success
He sold twenty-eight in pairs and
they brought from 5000 to 1882 so q
pair. On the same day Neal Bros, OF
St. Louis, sold twenty-five Western
mares. They brought from $40 to $1OC
per head. Burdette's mules were In
fine shape, and the Western mares
we're the best that have been sold here
in recent years.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13

p Our people will be glad to hear of
the good luck that came to Mr.. R. K.
Young, OF West Point, Miss. Mr..
Young is former citizen of Adair
county, and eighteen months ago he
bought boundary of land in: Missis-
sippi, and later he removed with his
family from this county to it. Last
week he sold it, makingfa profit OF
s21, 900. Land dealing is active in
this part of Mississippi, and we are ex.
pecting to hear of another profitable
deal, made by Mr.. C. S. Harris.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13

Next Friday will be clean up day for
the own of Columbia and the entire
county. Use lime in out houses and
put all refuse and cast of matter in
barrels or boxes, place the same in
front of your property and a wagon
will haul it out of town. The smaller
towns in the county are directed to
heed this notice. Look after vacant
lots. go.
DIR. S. P. Miller Health officer
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13

A number of oil companies in Texas
and Oklahoma have been represented
here in the last few weeks, and some
stock has been sold. The drilling on
the Hindman farm, this county, con-
tinues, and it is said that other wells
in the county will be sunk before cold
weather. Some Of these days, not far
long, a we'll will be brought in in
Adair county, then big business will
open up.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13

Mrs. VIM. Coleman will please &C
cept our thanks for Nashville papers.
The last one contains biography of
John Shell. He now lives on Greasy
Creek Leslie county, Kentucky, but
he is a native of Tennessee. The re.
cords show him to be 100 years old
without doubt the oldest man in the
world. His eyesight is good, and he
can see to read the finest print.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13
All Day Meeting.

A series of double services will be
held at Union Presbyterian church
beginning next Sunday, (3rd Sunday in
Aug Again 3rd Sunday in Septem-
Der, 3rd Sunday in, October, etc. The
nature of meetings will be evange-
listic, "protracted" meeting. Good
music one of the features Everybody
invited. Come next Sunday, dinner on
the ground.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13

Lightning played havoc in the Mill
town country one day last week. two
good mules, the property of Mrs. Par
thenia Townsend were killed, and
the third one got an eye knocked out.
A barn belonging to Mrs. Nell Patter-
son, was struck, damaged but little
A large barn, owned by Clarence Kelt-
ner, was considerably damaged.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13
Wanted. Old false Teeth.

We pay from 81 to 500 per set for
them in any condition. Broken parts
or proportion. Highest cash prices
paid for old crowns, bridgework, old
jeweIry and silver in any condition.
Mail to US. Your money sent by re.
turn mail.
Brackney Refining Co.,
226 West Chestnut ST.,
., -,
Louisville, KY.
The Adair County news., 1919-08-13

1t is estimated that two thousand
people attended the Soldiers renunion
at Weed last Wednesday, and almost
as many on Thursday. The old and
late soldiers spent very enjoyable days.
There was an abundance of edibles,
and the soft drink stands did thriv-
ing business.