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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-08-22

II has been a favorite axiom among
playwrights that If a play kept the
audience mystifed until the very end,
that play was doomed to certain fail
ure. 1t remained for George M. Cohan
to smash that fallacy, and smash it he
did with one of the biggest successes
New York has seen for many day.
It was Seven Keys to Baldpate" that
created the vogue of the mystery play.
and since It's first production in New
York in. 1913, 1t has had many imi-
tations, but nothing since produced has
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-08-22
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story The action of the play shows
what happened in the twenty.four
hours of his stay-there is action all
the time, hundreds of laughs and mss
terry after mystery until the final cur
tain on the epilogue.
The story is intensely interesting
and proves again the astonishing
versatility and supreme self-confidence
of Mr.. Cohan, whose genius in the art
of play building is acknowledged the
world over, and never more convinc-
ingly than in this laughing, thrilling.
melodramatic comedy.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-08-22

The Owosso City Band under the d.
rection of Ray Moorehouse, is fur
nishing excellent music. Miss Edith
Davis, local soloist, is pleasing the
crowds with her singing.
A free act that possesses consider
able merit entertains those in the
stands, while they are waiting for the
horses.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-08-22
Tuesdays race summary follows:

2:30 trot or pace, in 5, purse $500.
Smith Vanetta bg., Moser....2 1 l /
Vera Pointer, b. M, Tinker 8 5 2 2
Major Flynn, bl. g., Tinker 5 8 8 8
Helen H., b. m, Scarrett.... ro
Sherwood, b. M, Harrison 1 2 5dis
Time 2:24 Ia; 2:24 IA; 2:25 IL;
2:30.
Six furlong dash, purse $3.50: Ban
yam won, Lord Lucre second, Nastur-
sia third. Kerrigan and Seregui also
ran. Time 1:19 1-2.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-08-22

A vice circle of friends extend most
sincere sympathy to the family.
The funeral will be held from the
residence Friday afternoon at
o'clock, conducted by Rev. w. R.
Blachford.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
ENGLAND Will GET
GERMAN Liners IN
AMERICAN HARBORS
Seven Big German Passenger Ships
Are Ordered Turned Over to Eng.
land in Order Today.

Washington. December 26.-By or
ders Of the President the former Ger
man passenger ships of the 1mperator
group, now In the New York harbor.
will be delivered to Great Britain, the
Shipping board announced today.
The vessels are those assigned to
the United States after the armistice
for repatriation OF American troops,
and Designated by the Inter-Aliied
Naval council to be turned over to
Great Britain under the armistice
terms. The Imperator has already
been delivered to the British.
In a letter to Secretary Lansing
made public today. John Barton Payne,
chairman of the Shipping Board, said
"I am directed by the President to
comply with the request contained in
your letter transmitted to me this day
from the White House. and to advise
you that the seven ex-German ships,
to-wit, Graf Waldersee, Zeppelin, Pre-
toria, Cap Finister, Mobile, Prinz
Friedrich Wilhelm, and Kaiserin Au-
guste Victoria, now in the harbor Of
New York, will be delivered to the
representative of great Britain as soon
as the proper person is designated to
receive the same"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
HEALTH DEpARTMENTORDERS
CHLORINE IN LARGE QUANTITY
City Health Department Orders Water
Company to Put Chlorine Into
Into Water Until II Can
Be Tasted

The users OF city water have noticed
that within the past couple OF days
there was a peculiar taste and odor
from the water as drawn from the
pipes and have no doubt wondered
why the water carried such taste.
This Is explained in orders issued by
the City and County Health Depart
ment on Wednesday evening following
receipt of orders from the United
States Public Health service. These
orders were that the Maysville Water
Company should put chlorine into the
water served through their mains un-
til the chlorine could be tasted as a
precaution against the spread of ty-
phoid fever, many cases of which have
been developed in Maysville within
the past two months.
DIR. Rice, County and City Health
Officer, explained this morning that 1t
was much better for those using city
water that the water should have such
taste and odor for that with this
quantity of chlorine In the water, the
germs were fewer. Although ,proba-
bly, 9S per cent. of the germs In the
water are killed by this free use OF
chlorine, DR.. Rice continues to advise
the boiling of all water used for drink
ing.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
FAILED 10 obey ORDERS
OF COURT TOWARD WIFE
William Holland Falls to Report TO
Police Chief That He Has Been
Working and Providing For
Family and Is Fined $50
and Costs.

William p. Holland was before
Judge John l.. Whitaker in Police
Court this afternoon. He was arrest
ed Christmas day upon complaint Of
his wife that he was not providing for
her as he should and that he had been
about the house drunk and causing
disorder.
Some several weeks ago Holland
was before Judge Whitaker on a
charge of failing to provide and at
that time the Judge allowed him to
go upon his promise that he would
work steadily and provide for his fam
lily and would make regular reports &c
the police department that he was
working. Chief Ort reported that Hol-
land had failed to make his regular
reports.
Holland, on the witness stand. ad-
mitted himself that he was drunk on
witch-hazel and that he had been dis
orderly at his home when dance was
given there but he claimed that he
had been providing for his wife and
her child.
In assessing a fine of $40 and costs
against Holland, Judge whitaker said
| that 1t should have been larger but
that what he wanted was for Holland
to do the right thing Before court
adjourned the wife asked that HOLLAND
be kept from her home and Judge
Whitaker advised her that he did no
have the power to grant divorce ant
that they should take their troubles t.
another court.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
Big SUFFRAGE
MEETING TO Be HELD
IN LEXINGTON SOON


Suffragists of Kentucky are plan
ming to get ratification of the Federal
Suffrage Amendment and to hold
Jubilee Convention the first week of
January
Though the Federal Suffrage
Amendment only got through Con-
gress by the vote OF the United States
Senate In June of this year, already
% OF the necessary SO states have
ratified.--16 of these at called sessions
of their legislatures. Several other
called sessions are already promised,
SO that Kentucky will probably not
even get In as the twenty-fourth state
1t Is confidently believed, however,
that she will get on the honor roll and
that she will do II in record time. Re-
cord time to date is forty minutes. 1t
took the legislature of Michigan JUST
forty minutes to nut through ratifica-
ton at session called for the pur-
pose
The State Convention will probably
be the last ever held by the Kentucky
Equal Rights Association. which has
been In existence for some thirty
years. The nian is that the delegates
will meet in Frankfort on Tuesday,
January 9Th, and attend the opening
of the Legislature, Tuesday evening
Governor Morrow will open the Con-
vention in Lexington with an address
on Woman Suffrage and the Republi-
can Party. Following Gov. Morrow.
Judge Glenn S. Num-. of Marion, and
Major Chas. M. Harriss. of Versailles,
Senatorial Democratic leaders. will
speak on Woman Suffrage and the
Democratic Party" Mrs. L. Tiffany
of New York, prominent Suffrage lead
er of the Empire state and daughter
in-law of Mr.. Louis c. TIFFANY of the
Tiffany Studios. will speak on the Wo-
mems Overseas Hospitals maintained
at the front during the Great War by
the suffragists of this country.
The Convention will end In Lexing-
ton the night OF Wednesday, January
Ia, with an address at the Lexington
Opera House by Mr.. Emuline Pank-
hurst, the English suffragette leader
who desisted from militant agitation
when England entered the Great, War.
Lloyd George was glad to avail him
self of Mrs. Pankhurst's great elo-
quence and wonderful powers of or
ganization. Together they spoke from
many platforms through the length
and breadth of England. recruiting
soldiers before England dared to pass
the conscription act persuading strik-
ing workmen to return to their Jobs,
and In every way speeding up Eng
lands output of munitions and neces-
sary supplies. Lloyd George has tes-
titled that the War could not have been
brought to successful conclusion
without the work done by English wo-
men, over million of whom took the
places fmen during the war. 1t was
largely due to this that Parliament
granted freely the full suffrage to wo-
men for which the militants had for
merly contested. Mrs. Pankhurst is
not only a wonderful personality, but
q person of remarkable magnetism in
speaking. The subject of her address
in Lexington will be civilized in DAN
| ger. How Women Can Help to Save
It."
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
SOLD MORTeAGED AUTO,
WARRANT CHARGES MAN
George Mitchell, Jr., Arrested on War
rant Issued In birmingham, Ala-
Charging Him with Having
Sold Mortgaged Automo- &.
bile and Appropriated
Money.

George Mitchell, Jr.. son of George
Mitchell, local coal merchant. was ar
rested Christmas day by Officer p.
Ryan on warrant issued at Birm-
ingham, Ala, charging him with grand
larceny and selling mortgaged prop
erty. Young Mitchell Is now in the
local Jail awaiting the arrival OF Ala
bama authorities who are expected
the first OF next week.
1t is alleged that while in Birming-
hame a few months ago, young Nit
chell purchased an automobile maxi
ing an initial payment and signing
notes for the balance agreeing to pay
$50 per month until the entire pur-
chase price was paid, the notes being
secured by mortgage on the machine.
1t is alleged that young Mitchell sold
the automobile in Cincinnati and ap-
propriated the money to his own per-
sonal use failing to pay the notes
against the machine.
It appears that selling mortgaged
property and grand larcency are pro-
vided for in the same statute In the
state of Alabama as the warrant un-
der which Mitchell was arrested
charges both offenses.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
ELLIOTT FOUND AT
zANEsyn,LE, OHIO

A few days ago Sheriff Miller, of
Brown county, Ohio, was here in
search of a man by the name of George
Elliott, wanted at GEORGETOWN for fail
ure to provide. Elliott could not be
found here but has been located at
GAINESVILLE, Ohio. The Georgetown CO.,
News-Democrat says:
George Elliott is a guest of Sheriff
Miller at the county Jail. For some
time Sheriff Miller has been waiting
opportune time to swoop down upon
Elliott, because he was wanted upon
charge of abandonment of his wife
and two children. This came last
week, Elliott being then employed at a
hotel at Zanesville. He was brought
here and given hearing before Squire
]. w. O'Hara. after which he was COM
mitted to the county jail to await ac-
tion Of the grand Jury. Elliott faces
the court directly upon this occasion
because cout decree giving his wife
divorce, also imposed upon him the
support OF their children. He failed
to observe this
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
CHRIST SPIRIT WAS
ABROAD IN THE CITY
ON CHRISTMAS DAY
haysviIle Has Great Christmas and
Children Of the Community Are All
Treated Well BY Old
Santa Claus.

Thursday was probably the most
peau1ful Christmas Day this section
OF the country has seen In many Years
and not In many years has the Christ
mas spirit been more general that II
was this year. So far as sIum workers
were able to learn, there was NOT
single family In the city of MaysviIle
and its suburbs but that enjoved the
day to the fullest with a pood old
fashioned Christmas dinner and tbera
was not a child In all OF the area OF
greater Maysville but who had plenty
OF toys, candies and other goodies to
make the DAY real Christmas for the
children.
Maysville has many good qualities
put one of Its best is that the big
hearted business men of the city see to
IL every year that the poor kiddies
nave real Christmas with toys and
candies and fruit.
Beautiful Christmas services were
held on Christmas at st. Patrick's and
the Church of the Nativity while many
other churches held Prayer meetings
on Christmas evening.
Maysville was filled with former
Maysville people who came to the olt
town to spend the happiest season oi
the year while the college and uni.
versity students came back In flocks
to be with their families.
The day passed Off in the manner
such a holiday should. 1t had the ap
pearance of Sunday on the streets
with the families all gathered in theiI
homes until the evening when beauti
ful fire works were to be seen in al
parts of the city and the young ant
old gathered in two of the city.
largest dance halls for an evening o
dancing. The day was a real Christ
mas in every respect.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
NO DEVELOPMENTS
IN GLENN MURDER

The Backen Chronicle says: There
has been no developments in the
Marksberry case since last issue of
the Chronicle, although there has been
many wild rumors-that Marksberry
had attempted to saw his way out of
the Covington Jail, that he had at
tempted to commit suicide. that he
was shamming insanity, and that he
had made confession-bu as far as
we have been able to learn there is
no truth in any of the above reports.
The feeling against Marksberry has
quieted down in this county, the gen.
eral verdict being that the law should
take its course.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
SMALLPOX FOUND IN
SIXTH WARD, STEPS
TO PREVENT SPREAD
Aged Man on East Third Street Is
Found to Have Smallpox-He Health
Department Acts Quickly
Fear Of Spread Small.

One case of smallpox was discover
ed In the Sixth Ward Christmas even
ing by DR.. w. 8. Yazell and the Health
Department was called at once and
took immediate steps to prevent the
spread of the disease.
James Smithers, aged SO years, who
lives on the O. & O. railroad near Car
mel street, was taken Ill about week
ago and Dr.. Yazell was called. The
man was given treatment and the ply
sician was not called again until
Christmas night. As soon as the ply
sician saw the man Christmas night,
he knew he had case of smallpox and
DR.. Rice, County Health Ohicer. was
called DR.. Rice Immediately quaran-
tined the house and took list OF all
persons who had been In the Smithers
home for the past two weeks These
persons will be vaccinated and quar-
antined at once and such other steps
as seem necessary by the Health De-
partment to protect the health OF the
general public will be taken at once.
Local drug stores did not have
smallpox vaccine in stock but 1t was
ordered by wire and arrived this af-
ternoon.
DR.. Rice stated today that there was
no need to fear the spread of the dis
ease as every person who has been
exposed to this case will be watched
carefully and no one will be permitted
to come in contact with them until all
danger has passed The Doctor, how
ever, advises vaccination against
smallpox for those who have not been
vaccinated. The patient now i'll with
the disease was never vaccinated and
where he caught the disease is not
known He has not been away from
home for several months except coon
hunting few nights.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
CHANGING ABOUT

About the first of January there will
be many changes In business locations
In Market street. The Schwartz Meat
store will be moved to the building
now occupied by the Diener soft drink
saloon, which will be moved, to the
location in lower Market now occupied
by the F. F. Gerbrich Piano Store. The
Gerbrich store will move to the build
ing on the West side Of upper Market
now occupied by the downtown
branch of the Federal Bakery and the
bakery station will occupy the build
ing now occupied by the Schwartz
Meat store.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
DIR. sTRODE's FUNERAL
HELD THIS MORNING

The funeral of DR.. J. T. Strobe was
held from the home OF his son. Mr.. w.
Hall STROBE. In East Second street FRI
eral sermon was by DIR. B. B. Bailey,
former local pastor and he was assist
ed by pastor ]. A. Davis, OF the Baptist
church and DR.. John Barbour. Burial
was made In the Maysville cemetery.
The pallbearers were w. Houston
Hall. James H. Hall. Clayton Strobe,
Clay n Haggard, James w. Fftzger-
aid and Clarence Mathews.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
HILLDALE TEACHER
GIVEN XMAS PURSE

The PIT. A. of the Hilldale school
has presented Miss Ella Wallace. the
schools teacher, with a purse con-
tanning $25 as a Christmas gift. Miss
Wallace has done some great things
for this school and community and the
people of the community have learned
to love her for her unselfish interest
In others.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Lewis. Mr.. VIM.
Lewis and Miss Violet Lewis of New
York, are spending several days with
Mrs. H. Il. Pogue and family OF the
West End
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
LOCAL BUSINESS MEN EN-.
JOYED BIGGEST BUSINESS

Maysville business men are more
than pleased with the business they
did during the Christmas season and
say that their business was about as
good as ever before during this season.
All local business men will now begin
preparations for their annual inven-
tory and 1t is expected that some big
bargain sales will come In with the
new year.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
MANY DELAYED PRESENTS
IN THE MAILS TODAY

The postmen, both city and rural,
were laded this morning with Christ
mas presents which were delayed and
which could not be delivered on
Christmas day. The mail is expected
to be somewhat lighter for couple
OF days and then the New Years cards
will again fill the pouches for a few
days. The postmen will have holi-
day on New Years Day.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
NEW YEARS WEEK AT
THE PASTIME THEATER

Monday, Dustin Farnum In "A
Mans Fight. Tuesday. VIM. Fox
presents AThe vagabond's Luck" Now
Years Eve, Fox presents "The Fallen
Idol" New Years Day, Frank keenan,
in Brothers Divided. Friday. "The
Great Gamble" Triangle comedy and
Pathe News. Saturday, 'aThe Tell Tale
Wire, a thrilling western picture, Bill
ly West comedy and New Screen Mag
azine
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
sTORY-C CRAFT

Mr.. William Craft, aged 20. and Miss
Stella Story. aged "a. both of Hills
boro, KY, were married at the Coun-
ty Clerks office this morning by Rev,
A. F. Stahl. Miss Ona May Story and
Miss Rosa Allen Craft and Ing Rice
accompanied the couple to this city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
TOBACCO EXPECTED IN Z.
RUSH THIS WEEK

Although the Maysville looseleaf to-
baoco warehouses will not have sales
until next Monday, all Of the houses
will be open during all of this week
for the receipt of tobacco and ware
housemen are expecting quite lot of
the weed to be delivered within the
next few days A big sale on Monday
is certain and all are expecting prices
to be better than when the market
closed for the holidays.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
CHRISTMAS DINNER

Mrs. Margaret clifford OF near Sar-
dis, entertained Christmas day at her
home her. sons, H. C. Giffords wife aud
two daughters, Ida and Katherine. G..
M. Mckenzie and four daughters. Nora
Dora, Elva. Sadie; Leslie Thaxton.
wife and daughter, Artie: Arlie Hester
and wife and son, Arlie; Miss Clara
Mr.. Anon Dillon. Turkey
and other good things were served.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
HERE'S SOME HOG

The Vanceburg Sun says: Mfr. j.
e. Hackworth of Heselton killed what
we believe to be the biggest hog ever
grown in Lewis county last week
he butchered one that tipped the
scales at S75. When dressed it only
lost 80 pounds. The hams when well
dressed weighed 80 pounds. This hog
was one of DR.. Ginn's Big Type Po-
land-China, and was a litter mate to
the herd boar that CHM & Redden of
Valley have at present. We are going
to pay Ell visit when he reaches the
middle cuts on one of those hams.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26

Nhi8IninH i3ip VII 90 down IN F1or
ord ~ the ono Cry Christmas. Ia
HHyeyiIIe no arrests were made Tor
drunkenness and Il a understood that
there Was sofy little IIuuor t>ne OF
two dfnnka from \ nixiure of donn-
'ured n'cohoI ard onfpolIc acid are re-
ported
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
BIG CHRISTMAS DANCES

The two big dances given last night
at the Princess Rink and the Nep-
tune Fire Hall, were by far the biggest
dances of the kind given In Maysville
this year. Hundreds of people were
In attendance and it is the universal
verdict of all that the music at both
dances was unusually good.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26

Miss Letetia Wood narrowly escaped
being badly burned at her homo IN
Forest avenue Christmas morning
whep her dress caught 1re from an
open gnn stove, Mrs. James d. Wood.
In extlneuishinE the flames suffered
aiight burma but noithor OF the women
wefo seriously burned
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
MANY OLD STUDENTS REMEMBER
THEIR FORMER TEACHER

DUNG this. week many OF the old
students OF Miss Sallie Burrows are
calling on her at her home In Front
street and registering on large reg
ister she has provided for the purpose.
Hundreds Of her former students who
are located out OF Mayaville will send
her post cards.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS

The Christmas entertainments given
by the Sunday Schools of the Mays
vile churches were this year more
attractive than in recent years. The
programs were elaborate and the
youngsters were in attendance In
large numbers and greatly enjoyed
themselves.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26

A High Grade Parlor Grand Piano.
mahogany In exceptionally fine condi-
ton. Very fine tone. Special bargain
for cash. RICHARD sPANIARD
PIANO CO., 141 e. Third st., between
Postoffice and L. q N. Depot. 22-6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
NINE COUPLES MARRIED
ON DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS

There was the usual Christmas rush
at the County Clerks office on the day
before Christmas and County Clerk
James Owens issued nine marriage IL
censes. The majority of the couples
were married here In Maysville on
Christmas Eve.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
NOTICE

The election of directors ror the Ma
son County Building and Saving As
sociation for the ensuing year win
take place at Council Chamber Satur-
day. December 27, 1919, at Z O'Clock
p. m. THOMAS M. RUSSELL.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
CALL FOR SERVICE
IN CANAL ZONE

Recruiting officer Isaacs today re-
ceived orders from headquarters to re-
cruit men for service In the Panama
Canal zone and he is now offering en-
listments In this special service in
which thorn are -N-nv inducements.
Those interestea-.. rgeant
Isaacs at the Farm Bure&d DhIpass,g.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
HANDSOME RESIDENCE SOLD

Mrs. e. L. Manchester. Real Estate
Agent, has sold the beautiful residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Parker of East
Second street, to Mr.. Gordon Asbury,
This Is very desirable residence in
splendid location.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
BAND MANAGERS GIVEN
PRESENT BY MUSICIANS

Messrs. ]. Barbour Russell and A.
l.. Glascock. managers Of the Mays
vile Boys Band, have been presented
with beautiful gold cuff links as a
Christmas present from the members
of the band.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-12-26
WALLINGFORD.FARROW

Henry c. Farrow, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Farrow, of this city, and
Miss Anna L. Wallingfcrd. of Spring.
dale. were married on Christmas by
Rev. A. f. StahL pastor of the Chris
tian Church.