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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-02
ATTENDANCE OFF,.
Gers SCHOOL TO
OPEN TODAY
Men Who VIII Enforce State COmpul'
sorry Attendance Law VIII BE Given
Special Course Of Training at
University.

The School for Attendance Officers
will open at the University of Ken
lucky Monday. At the last session oil
the General Assembly law was pass
ed providing for compulsory attend
ance in the schools of Kentucky and
making 1t mandatory for each county
to appoint an attendance officer. Most
of the attendance officers have been
appointed and have begun their work
in the administration of the law.
The State Superintendent of Schools
George Colvin, has arranged to bring
these officers together at the Univers-
ity of Kentucky for two weeks
school beginning Monday. 1t is hoped
that by so doing, the state may be able
to arrive at some sort Of uniformity in
the enforcement of the law and at the
same time give these officers a broader
outlook on the school situation in the
state.
The school is under the joint aus
pieces of the University of Kentucky,
the State Superintendent of Public In
struction, and the Lake Division of
the American Red Cross. A number of
prominent educators over the country
have been invited, and so far, the fol-
lowing speakers will appear. On Mon
day, August 2, Mr.. w. C. Hunt and DR..
C. B. Cornell of the American Red
Cross at Cleveland; on Tuesday, Judge
Lyman Chalkley Of the University and
State Superintendent George Colvin
will deliver addresses; on Wednesday
Doctor Cornell Superintendent Col
win, and Miss Linda Neville of Lexing-
ton, will deliver addresses; on Thurs
day, Doctor Brewster of the American
Red Cross will deliver an address; on
Friday, DR.. j. w. Carr, State Director
of Physical Education and Royal Clyde
of Springfield Ohio, will appear on the
program; and on Saturday, the prin-
cipal address will be made by DR.
George l.. VonTugeln of the Agricul.
tural College at Ames, Iowa.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-02
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
" IS GOOD. WILLIAMS
Application Of Credit Brakes On Non.
Essentials Had Beneficial IF.
feet, Says Comptroller.

Washington, July 80, Asserting
that while the application by federal
reserve banks of their brakes on cred
it has had "a Earring effect on some
nervous systems" John Shelton Will
liams. comptroller of the currency, in
a statement tonight, said general bust
ness conditions throughout the coun-
try afforded abundant reasons for
confidence and encouragement In the
future"
Action of the federal reserve banks
in largely depriving non-essentials and
Injuries from the use of credit was
said by Mr.. Williams to have had a
very beneficial effect
Mr.. Williams said there was pre-
valent pessimism which was unwar-
ranted in that the banks at present
were in practically well fortified
position" He cited from reports on
the last national bank call, June 80, to
show that there were increases in
loans by banks in only two sections
the Eastern and Cleveland districts,
The currency comptrolled attacked
New York banks for exacting an in
terest charge ranging as high as 10
per cent. These banks, Mr.. Williams
said, have been obtaining considerable
from the federal reserve banks at "less
than six per cent"
"Those inclined to pessimistic views
as to our financial situation" Mr..
Williams continued, probably do not
know. or. do not appreciate the i'm
mensely significant fact that our fed
eral reserve banks have an unused
lending power of $75O,OO0,OOO at this
time, If the occasion required the
board could, by waving reserve re-
quirements on deposits and notes, in
crease the unused lending power to
$500, 900 900. which is 25 times as
much as all of the national banks ever
bowwowed at one time on bills payable
and rediscounts prior to 1913"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-02

Fifty years ago today the first action
of the Franco-Prussian War occurred
at Saarbruck.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-02
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TODAY'S EVENTS
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Centenary of the birth of Sir John
Rose, celebrated Canadian statesman.
The city of Bath today will begin a
three-day cvelebration of Names 100
years of statehood as well as its own
centenary.
The first regional convention of the
Priests Eucharistic League for the
Eastern section of the United States
will assemble at Philadelphia today.
A Pan-Pacific Scientific Congress
has ben called to meet at Honolulu to-
day for the purpose of studying the
scientific problems of. the Pacific
Ocean region.
The first textile exposition ever held
in the Mississippi Valley is to be open
ed at st. Louis today under the aus
pices of the Mississippi Valley Expo
sition.
Delegates from many parts of the
United States and Canada will gather
at Denver today for the annual con-
vention of the International Uion OF
Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers.
Problems of the confectionery trade
will be discussed by the Commercial
Jobbing Confectioners Association
which is to meet in annual convention
today at Indianapolis.
Delegates and visitors from every
state of the Union, as well as from the
American territorial possessions, are
to gather In New York today for the
39th supreme convention of Knights Of
| Cnlup,hrc
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-02
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There IL
and that Is by a constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness Is caused by an In
famed condition of the mucous lining Of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is
iniiamed you have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when II Is entirely
closed, Deafness IL the result. Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to Its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever. Many cases Of
deafness are caused by catarrh. which ID
an infamed condition of the mucous sur
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Catarrhal Deafness that oanns}
be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine. CM.
culars free. All Druggists. 15c.
F, ]. CHENEY a CO., Toledo. o,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-02
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS.

Sir William Watson, celebrated Eng
lish poet. born. in Yorkshire, 62 years
ago today.
Ri. Rev. Thomas Grace, Catholic
bishop of Sacramento, born in Wex-
ford, Ireland, 70 years ago today.
Dr. David Kinley, the new president
of the University of Illinois, born in
Dundee, Scotland, 50 years ago today
Samuel E. Pingree, former governor
of Vermont, born at Salisbury, N. H.
SO years ago today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-02

The word "spinster" owes its use to
the fact that in olden days the law did
not allow any woman to marry until
she had sun" complete set of bed
linen.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONFESS.

We are authorized to announce DIR.
W. s. YAZELL, of Maysville, as a can
didate for Congress, subject to the &C
ton Of the Republican voters in the
primary 10 be held Saturday, August
It'll, 1920.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-02

linen.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-02

The daughter of Partisan artist
was married recently in a bridal gown
of white satin beautifully and unique
ly painted blythe friends and colleagues
of her father. The colors used were so
dainty and delicate that. strange to
say, the effect of the dress was most
beautiful and harmonious.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-02
SENATE.

We are authorized to announce MIR.
RICHARD P. ERNST, of Covington, as
a candidate for U. S. Senator, subject
to the action of the Republican pri-
mary. Saturday, August 18th, 1920.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-02

The new executive board of the Gen.
eral Federation of Women's Clubs will
hold its first meeting in Washington
D. c., September 14-16.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-02
LUM TREE Is FREAK.

Delaware. Ohio c. B. Crist, farmer
one mile south of Stantontown, Nor
row county, has a tree which, while
bearing plums has peach foliage. When
Crist bought the tree he thought he
was getting budded peach tree Of
extra quality. The theory is put forth
that the ire is result of peach hay
ing ben budded In a plum root.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
MARRIED IN MEMPHIS.

Mr.. Connie E. Montgomery and
Miss Armenia Love, both of Hender-
son county, were married in the par
sonage of the Second Southern Meth
odist church in Memphis, last Friday,
December 9th, Rev. Cummins, the
pastor, officiating. The groom is the
Oldest son, of Mr.. and Mrs. J.R. Mont
gomery, Of Lexington, and is a most
worthy young man. The bride is the
daughter Of Mr.. Dock Love, West
Of Town farmer, most reputable
citizen and who by dint of hard work
and good management has made sue
cess in life. The bride has attended
school in Lexington and has made
here a host Of friends. The Progress
commends these young people for the
lifetime Christmas trick pulled by
them in assuming the responsibilities
of married life. Mr.. Montgomery and
bride reached Lexington on the after
noon train Of December 9th.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
PLUMB SAYS HIS PLAN
WILL BE ELECTION ISSUE,

Washington, Dec. 27.-With the fl
nal word said by the president on the
return of the railroads, the railroad
workers unions are preparing to
make the Plumb plan one of the big
issues Of the 1920 election.
Genl E. Plumb, author of the plan,
and also general counsel for the rail-
way brotherhoods, refused today to
discuss the possible political effect OF
the Presidents proclamation on or
ganized labor, but said:
"The principles Of the Plumb plan'
will be the leading issue in the next
election. They are bound to be. The
solution Of the railroad problem af-
fects every man and woman in the
country.
The Democratic party will not be
responsible. The Democratic con-
gressmen who vote with the Republi'
can majority will be held responsible
as individuals.
"The Plumb plan league is grow
ing by leaps and bounds. Applications
are coming in at the rate Of 2,OOS
and 5000 day. It is mistake t.
think that interest in the league Il
centered in the middle West an'
Northwest. The state showing tn
greatest activity in its behalf is Penn
sylvania and the New England mem
bership is growing remarkably"
Talks with labor leaders disclos
that the railroad workers hope for tn
Democratic party to nominate Viii
liam G. McAdoo for President on
platform declaring for government
control Of the railroads with the work
ers sharing in the management.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
SEyENTY.ONE DEAD
FROM SUICIDE LIQUOR

New York, Dec. 27.-Seventy-one
persons have died during the past as
hours and scores of others are suf-
fering from paralysis and blindness,
due to drinking wood alcohol 'whis-
KY" according to reports received to-
night from seven eastern cities and
Chicago.
The toll of poisonous liquor is the
highest in New England, where GO
deaths are recorded. Two women al
Chicopee Falls, Mass, and one al
Springfield, Mass, are included IN this
list.
In connection with the New Eng.
land deaths and five reported in New
York City, police, internal revenue Of
ficers and agents of the Department
of Justice are seeking Adolph Para
nell, importer and commission mer
chant, Of this city, who they asser
sold l2 barrels of the poisonous Ii
quor. The police charge that tn
'whisky" was concocted in Parneii'
store in Bleeker Street.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
FIGHTING LIQUOR.

That the next great fight with the
LIQUOR element in this country will be
national political battle, is the opin-
ion Of r. A. Baker of Montgomery,
national superintendent Of the Anti
sps>sxas x.<.-s<xs sk A s<Enrzin 4 tI1rtn
attending meeting Of leading busi-
ness men Of that city who are inter-
ested in the Prohibition Enforcement
Campaign.
It is the opinion of DIR. Baker that
the attack of the liquor forces on the
Eighteenth Amendment in the courts
will fail as have all their other at
tempts to prove the Prohibition and
Enforcement laws invalid.
The liquor men realize this fact, ne
believes, and are coupling political ac-
tivities with their efforts to undermine
the effectiveness of the Prohibition
laws by encouraging its violation and
obtaining lax enforcement.
"They are by no means confining
their efforts to the courts or to prop
aganda work among the people" says
DR.. Baker, "but they already are ac-
tually organizing their political forces
in twenty-four states at least for the
purpose of electing senators and con-
gressmen who will be pledged to vote
for the repeal of the Prohibition law
or, at least, to weaken it in every way
that they can.
"This political move Of the liquor
forces is the wisest one they could
make for they think they will catch
us asleep and that everything viii
happen unless the friends of prohibi.
tion stay on the job all the time ant
do their duty at the polls"
"The necessity for funds to com
bat this attack is readily apparent
The vets have plenty of money behint
them and they will spend every dollal
Of ill-gotten gains to preserve theii
worthless lives.
This is the reason why every red
blooded man who loves mis- countr.
and who believes in law and orde
should rally to the support of thi
campaign for funds to carry on thl
work which opens January 10th, whe
the Eighteenth Amendment goes int
effect, and which will continue on
week.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
NATIONS DEFENDERS.

Greater than any material adv4n-
tage won by this country in the We ld
war is the rebirth of the spirit Of a.
triotism and loyalty to Ameri<an
institutions which abhors sedition and
anarchy in all its forms. The spirit
is typical in its highest form BY the
American Legion, an organizafioIl
composed exclusively of ex-sefFiee
men who are determined that the
country for which their comrades
made the supreme sacrifice shah b
purged of all defiling influences.
Loyalty at home to the flag they
followed overseas and determinatior
ITO combat autocracy both OF tfns
classes and the masses" are the fun'
damental principles on which ths
American Legion Is founued.
Through their association the wal
heroes are serving notice to the radi
calls and the |. w. W. that whoevei
assaults any institution of the Amer
ican government will find it support
ed by the men who broke the mos
powerful autocratie organization tn
world has ever known.
The Legion typifies the highest sn'
best that four generations ofsiemoc
racy in America have produces tn
red fires of anarchy will never .sweel
across our country while the Amer
can Legion stands guard.-Los Ange
les Times.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
HURRAH FOR THE
ILLINOIS WOMEN.

Chicago, Dec. 27,.-Thirty women,
leaders in the housewives fight on
the high cost of living being waged
throughout Illinois, met here today to
complete plans for placing 1000 wo-
men detectives in the field to gather
evidence against profiteers.
The meeting today was called by
Mrs. ]. T. Bowen, and Major A. A.
Sprague of the fair price commission.
The women detectives will be select
ed from every section Of the state and
will be given credentials empowering
them to bring federal action against
offenders.
United States District Attorney
Clyne has declared his entention Of
vigorously prosecuting all cases
brought to his entention by the wo-
men detectives.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
WOOD ALCOHOL DECOCTION
y. is FATAL TO MANY

An intoxicating decoction said to
have been made from wood alcohol,
sent out by the barrel, from Hartford
Conn.,, for Christmas consumption,
caused the death of scores of persons
in many cities throughout the East
twenty-five in Chicope, Mass, Zone
of them a woman) ten in Hartford,
Conn.,, six in Holyoke, Mass, and ma
ny more at other places scat
tered throughout the country from
New York to Chicago. In Hartford
four men were arrested, charged with
murder-rather quicker murder than
even whisky sellers have been accus-
toned to. Each and every man con-
nected with connecting and selling
the murderous imitation of whisky
ought to be run to earth and made to
suffer the fullest penalty for their
many murders.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
CYTHEREANS.

The Cytherean Literary Society
met Tuesday, December 81, and rem
dered the following program;
At roll call each member answered
with a New Years resolution.
Greatest Musicians Of Present
Time"-Ida Mae Moss.
Famous Works of Art"-Kather.
inc McHaney.
"How We can Renew Interest II
Athletics"-Ruth Unidentified.
Opportunities of the New Year
Bert Youngerman.
Reading of Paper-Mary Thread
gill.
This being the day to elect new Of
ficers the following were elected:
President-Ruth Unidentified.
-President-Nettie Wolfe.
Secretary-Mae Holmes.
Editor-Nell Davis.
Sergeant-Alberta Holmes.
Reporter-Lucile Scott.
Critic-Elixabeth Beasley.
GENEVA WALLER, Reporter.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
PERICLEANS.


The Periclean Society met Tuesday
afternoon, December S0th and rem
dered the following program:
Debate: Resolved, That Senator
Eewberry should be acquitted" Al
firmative: Elmer Stewart, Fain Win.
slow. Negative: Harold Pickens, "Po.
n.y. Segerson. The affirmative won
Recent History was told by "Dud'
Howell.
Girls Athletics in L. H. s. by Hu-
bert Jones.
The editors report was enjoyed.
The society was honored by the
presence of Miss Clara Rockholt, Of
Memphis and Miss Eva Ross, of the
Cytherean society.
There being no further business the
society adjourned until the next reg
ular meeting.
CLARENCE KoLwYcK,
Reporter
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
NJ E. CHURCH, NOTES.

A good service at Poplar Springs
last Sunday. In the afternoon while
the writer and other friends were en-
ioying the hospitality Of ESQ. 10. L
Manly, several couples drove up to the
front gate and Mr.. Clarence jackson
and Miss Leila Taylor were united II
matrimony by the Esquire.
Next Saturday and Sunday Quar-
terly meeting here in town. Rev. IL
P. Keathley viii preach and all are in
vited. Be sure and come to Sunday
School.
TT. STRICKLIN, Pastor.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
MRS JOHN H. WILLIAMS
GOES TO HER REWARD

Martha Jane, the baby child of Mrs.
M. ]. Dennison and the late W. w.
Dennison, was born in Henderson
County aboun eight miles Northwest
of Lexington, May l4th, 1889, and as
the devoted and beloved wife of John
H. Williams, passed away in her home
on Huntingdon Street, at 1850 p. m,
Saturday, December 9th, after i'll
ness of nearly eight weeks dating
from the birth of baby boy who pre-
ceded her to the grave on November
21st. On Christmas Eve the soul Of
Mrs. Williams hovered on the border
Of the spirit land and just afternoon
the news went ont over town that she
was dead; but she rallied and on the
next morning was so much better that
she told those about her that she was
going to get well--but alas it was not
to be so.
All her life our subject was affec-
tionately called "Bess" and even in
health her name was spoken as with
a caress-for "Bess" was the baby in
the family Of twelve children.
Some twelve years ago she profess
ed religion and united with Lexing-
ton Baptist Church.
Sept. 18th, 1909 she was most hap
PLY married to John H. Williams and
four children were born to that union
I-all surviving except the infant re-
ferred to.
She is survived by her mother,
seven brothers and two sister,
James R. Philip H., Watt H., Will p,
George G., Emmett F., and Hubert E.
| Mrs. p. P. Pearson and Mrs. w. A.
Hall.
| To our mind Mrs. Williams, in her
life was one of the highest type OF
woman--all that could be hoped for or
wished as daughter, wife and mother
| and into the other relations OF life
she could not fail to carry out what
| she was in the home. We mourn hei
| less because there are not many like
lher. the newer woman in SO man,
ess1s not bang II unison with III
MA hry ~ ~ NE
tified, the ho - Keeping women
: past ages. N speaking Of her and n
home since her death, Mr.. William
said "She was always there to NEE
me- Fortunately time softens a
griefs and alleviates all sorrows-els
: life would not be worth living. TIL
funeral service in the home at 2:S
last Sunday afternoon, conducted b
her pastor, Rev. Fleetwood Ball, an
. her school teacher, Prof. j. O. Brown
: was touching yet comforting to thos
who had loved-not lost-her. Whe
!, the body was laid in the cold groun
in Lexington Cemetery many heaut
full floral tributes were placed upo
her grave.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
THE CHRISTMAS WE
HAVE JUST PASSED THRU.

The Christmas we just had was a
humdinger. 1t was a safe Christmas,
a sane Christmas, a beautiful and
happy Christmas. The three days,
December 25th, Goth and 9th were
ideal-even prettier than if Mother
Earth had been covered with snow.
There were three Christmas trees in
as many churches and the best feature
of them all was the gift Of money to
provided presents for less fortunate
children. In every house in town the
trade was said to have been the best
ever-and it would have been still
better had not the morning of Christ
mas Eve been forbidding in appear
ance. Everybody seems to have re-
membered everybody else and but few
things happened to mar the pleasure
of the occasion. One most estimable
woman MRS. J. H. Williams) was
close to deaths door on Christina:
Eve, but on Christmas morning she
was SO much better that she said she
was going to get wei. Alas, she dice
on the evening Of the 9th.
There were dinners at which man!
| friends and relatives looked across th'
bounteous boards at each other-an'
a few evenings some of the young foil
who engage in that pastime trippe'
the light fantastic. 1919 brough
Lexington good Christmas, marre'
only by the illness of the much love-
young matron mentioned.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this means Of trying to
express our thanks and appreciation
for the many kindnesses shown us
during the recent illness of Martha
Jane (Bess) Williams. Though the
inevitable had to happen in spite of
what could be done, our many friends
showed a spirit of helpfulness, which
is unsurpassed and no one who is not
intimately concerned can understand,
II is during such times that true
friendship asserts itself. Bess
friends were faithful and sympathet-
ic to the last.
THE FAMILY.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION APRIL 14TH.

The Republican State Executive
Committee met in Nashville last Mon
day and fixed April 14th as the date
of the convention in the city of Chat
sanooga. The Republicans say they
are going to beat us this year and
break the "Solid South. Wait and
see.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-01-02
AMEN-SO MOTE 1T.
so LET 1T BE.

There must be no further procras-
tination in the settlement Of the con-
troversy in the Senate over the Peace
Treaty. It has been devated long
enough. It has had its chance. Now
for our Senator's to quit politics and
reach determination. The league or
not the league, with or without reser-
vations. Go to it. Our country ID In
a crisis. The steel strike is unsettled.
The coal situation has been but tens
porarily adjusted. A general railroad
strike is threatened. There has been
no adjustment Of living prices 70 the
satisfaction Of consumers. Europe =
face q lnee--a great part Of II with
s.s' : j ! e. !! ! -
normal conditions and at the same
time to save the rest Of the world. Tt
get the peace treaty out OF the way
promptly, is thus most imperative
| Nashville Banner.