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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
TOYS and CANDY HERE
FOR THE KIDDlES' TREAT
Business Mems Committee Announce
Everything Ready For Annual Treat
For Poor at Court House.

Colonel William Stockton, chair
man Of the local Business Mems Santa
Claus committee, announced this
morning that everything was now in
readiness for the big annual treat. The
supply Of candies and toys has been
purchased and is on hands ready for
the big afternoon.
Santa Claus has written that he will
be on hand early and it is likely that
Colonel ]. Barbour Russell will have
the Boys Band lead a parade to the
court house ready for the big opening.
The committee Of women announce
that they have worked out all of the
details Of the distribution and moth
ing is now left 70 be done except to
distribute the toys and candies.
The various local churches have re-
quested for the past two Sunday that
the names Of worthy poor children be
handed to them and these lists will be
placed in the hands of the committee
in time for them to see that every
child listed by the churches is pres
ent at the visit of Santa Claus.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL
Aid IN STAMP SALES
Ant-Tuberculosls Stamp Sale Pre-
sented to County School Teachers
Who VIII Assist In Distribution.

The sale of Christmas stamps for
the benefit of the Kentucky Anti
tuberculosis Association is progress
ing satisfactorily in Mason county
and it is expected that reports this
week will send the total figures much
higher for during this week large sales
are expected FROM throughout the
country Districts
At meeting of the Mason county
school teachers held on Saturday af-
ternoon at the court house the cam
paign was placed on the hearts of the
teachers and they went back to their
schools this morning with determin-
alton to do all within their power to
make the sale successful in this
county.
Other plans for the sale of these
little Christmas stamps during the
balance of the holiday season are be-
ing made and the local committee
hopes to break all previous records
The Maysville city school children
have helped in selling many of the
stamps during last week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
LARGE SUM TO Be
Distributed WE'D.
MESDAY BY BANK
Members Of Farmers 4 Traders
Christmas Savings Club to Receive
About Nineteen Thousand Dol
lars for Shopping Wednesday.

Members of the Christmas Savings
Club of the Farmers & Traders Bank
Will receive approximately nineteen
thousand dollars in Christmas money
on next Wednesday when that bank
will issue its Christmas Savings
checks. 1t is estimated that there are
between one thousand twelve hundred
people in Maysville and surrounding
territory who will. receive one of these
checks.
The Christmas Savings Club of the
Farmers & Traders Bank is the only
Christmas Savings Club in Mason
county this year and they are making
plans for another very successful club
for next year which will be opened on
Wednesday when the checks for this
years club are issued.
The distribution of this large sum OF
money among the people of this Sec
tion will certainly make Christmas
business lively for the next few DAYS
following. Many persons become
members Of this Christmas Savings
Club for the sole purpose of saving
money with which to do their Christ.
mas shopping. 1t is expected that the
little bank on the corner will be the
busiest spot in Maysville all day Wed
nesday and arrangements will b,
made to care for the great crowds tha
are certain to congregate there to OBJ
tain their checks and to enroll for tn,
next years club. All manners of sub
scriptions are offered from one cen
to as large as the subscriber desire.
| to make II.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
Mr.. c. B. HOLSTE|N
RESIGNS POSITION IN
LOCAL CIGAR CO.
Mr.. A. l.. Baldwin Purchases, Mr.. c,
B. H0lstein's Interest In L. A. Rob.
inson Cigar Plant and Succeeds
Him as, Secretary.

Mr.. Charles B. Holstein, who for the
past eighteen and half years has
been secretary and treasurer Of Il. A.
Robinson & Company, local cigar
manufacturers, has resigned his posi-
tion with that company and has sold
his interest in that company to Mr.. A.
l.. Baldwin. prominent local travelling
salesman, who will succeed him as an
officer of the company
Mr.. Holstein first became connected
with the local cigar company as a
travelling salesman and during his
long connection with the local firm
has firmly established himself among
local business circles. 1t will be very
good news to his many friends to
learn that Mr.. Holstein will not leave
Maysville but will continue as resi-
dent of our city. His future plans will
be announced later.
Mr.. Baldwin, who succeeds Mr.. Hol-
stein, is well and favorably known in
Maysville. He has spent his entire life
in Maysville and his long connection
with the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
as travelling salesman has fully ac-
quainted him with the tobacco and
cigar business and he has developed
into an expert in this line.
The change in the local business
will take place within short time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
BANK OF MAYSv|LlE
In Interest Of Progress and Eificien.
cy, Adopts Statement System
OF Accounting
AN UP.TO.DATE MOVE.

Progress means to advance; to go
forward. Efficiency means to get
proper results promptly. To the end
that they may be able to give their
customers the very best and most up
to-date service possible, the Bank Of
Maysville, finding that thousands of
other banks, to the delight of their
customers, have adopted the system
of furnishing them with statements of
their accounts and believing that such
system will both please and benefit
the Bank of Maysville customers,
they have decided to adopt said sys-
TEN.
Under the old system 1t is impos-
sible for a Bank to promptly supply
their customers with pass book. bal
anced up to the minute. Under the
new system there will be no waiting
for days to get your pass book bal
anced. You may go into the bank dur
inng any business hour, call for a
statement of your account, and they
will be able to deliver it to you with
all your cancelled checks, at once.
You will no longer be told to come
back tomorrow, next week or later.
They will be able to deliver to you
what you want Immediately. This
service means more labor and more
expense to them; but, regardless Of
that because it stands for progress
and efficiency-they mean to render It,,
Helpful and efficient service is the
only proper grounds upon which "a
business concern has right to claim
business. They will continue to issue
a pass book to each customer of their
bank, just as they have always done,
and all deposits will be credited there
in; and, If any customer prefers to
have their pass book kept in the old
way, they will cheerfully comply with
! their wish.
To please and benefit their custom
ers is the constant aim of the Bank of
Maysville, and that is what they will
continue to do. They intend to give to
their patrons every helpful service
enjoyed by the customers Of any other
bank, and continue to be a bank OF
real service.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
FARM BUREAU MAY
BACK TOBACCO FAIR
FOR The YEAR 1921
Farmers Are Anxious That Tobacco
Fair Be Continued on Even Larger
Scale for Next Year--COm.
mittee Is Named.

Mason county's progressive farmers
who realize the value Of our Mays
VILE Tobacco Fairs have taken step
toward the perpetual repetition of the
fair for every year and at meeting
Of the Farm Bureau held Saturday af-
teroon in this city steps were taken to
handle the fair in the future If the
Maysviile Chamber Of Commerce pro-
poses to drop the fair.
A committee of prominent farmers
was named to look into the advisable
ity of the Farm Bureau taking over
the fair for 1921 and a committee was
also named to get into communication
with the owners of the Home ware
house and reach some agreement with
that company for the use of their
large warehouse for the 1921 show.
It seems to be the purpose of the
farmers to make the Corn and Tobac-
CO Fair Fall Festival for the show
ing Of all farm products as well as
corn, tobacco and garden truck and to
enlarge 1t into a fall festival Of great
proportions that will interest all of
the farmers of Mason and all adjoin-
ing counties in Kentucky and Ohio.
Their purpose is to make the annual
Mason County Fall Festival one OF
the biggest events in the whole OF
the state Of Kentucky and something
that will attract from many states.
It is the purpose of the bureau to
have all preliminaries worked out by
the first Of January and then lay their
plans far enough in advance so that
they can be assured Of big fair.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
MAN WHO SHOT
+ BREWER SATURDAY
IS STILL At LARGE
Officers Are Unable To Locate Lee
Striblin Who Shot and Seriously
Wounded George Brewer Early
Saturday Evening.

City and county officials are still
endeavoring to locate Lee Striblin,
resident Of East Third street, who
about 5 o'clock Saturday evening shot
and seriously, although not fatally,
wounded George Brewer, of West
Third street Striblin escaped immedi-
ately following the shooting and has
not been seen or heard of since that
time although police believe he is not
far from the city.
Striblin and Brewer met on Lime
stone bride at about the hour mem
toned and engaged in a quarrel. 1t Is
understood that the quarrel was about
Striblin's step-daughter to whom
Brewer is said to have been paying
some attention for the past few weeks
There are, Of course, two sides to the
matter, but the two men came togeth-
er and Striblin drew a revolver. He
fired and the bullet entered Brewers
abdomen. Brewer then seized Striblin.
wrenched the revolver from his hand
and could have killed him easily on
the spot but Striblin was released and
he escaped.
Brewers wound is a serious one but
his physician says he will recover un-
less some complication developes.
Striblin went to his home, told his
family of the affair and left for parts
unknown. A warrant charging him
with shooting and wounding with In
tent to kill has been issued in city
court.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13

II your boy could tell you why 1t is
that some pianos sound better than
others; why it is that violin pro-
duces a musical note: what sound is !;
how 1t Is produced and host Of other
Interesting things. wouldn't you be
proud of him? II you buy him Gil
bert Toys this Christmas, he'll sur
prise you with his fund of valuable in
formation in short time. Come in
and learn more about these wonderful
toys. Mike Brown, on Square Deal
Square. 13Deceod-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
PARSONS FUND is STILL OPEN.

Miss Lucy Lee, treasurer of the
Lura Parsons fund, will still receive
contributions to this fund and those
who are at the head of the movement
are very anxious that Mason county
make a contribution Of at least $100
to this cause. All who desire to make
a contribution should see that Miss
Lee gets it as soon as possible.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
INJURED IN GAS
STOVE EXPLOSION.

Mr.. Fred Diener, well known local
Insurance man, was injured in a gas
stove explosion at his home at East
Second and Lexington streets Sunday
afternoon. Mr.. Diener started to light
the oven of the gas range in his home.
The gas had been turned on for some
time and he did not know it. The gas
which had accumulated in the oven,
exploded burning Mr.. Diener about
the face and hands although not seri-
ously.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
VOGEL'S MINSTRELS
FOR CHRISTMAS DAY.

The ever popular old Vogle's Min
strels will be the big attraction at the
Washington Opera House on Christ
mas Day-Saturday, December %,
and reports are to the effect that this
famous old show is better this season
than ever before. No doubt this ag-
gregation of burnt cork entertainers
will be greeted by a full house.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13

You know, Boys, that unless mo-
tor works when you want 1t to, it's
more trouble than it's worth. And
can tell you, though, that Gilbert Toy
Motors always work. They are strong
and powerful and will surprise you
with the way they stand up. Come to
Sc them at Mike Browns. 15Deceod-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13

Do you know that hearing is just
feeling with the ears? That in reality,
the thing we call sound, which we
think of as noise or as musical
note, is just an impression of the
brain? Very few boys know this, and
II you would like to be one of the few
that do, tell Santa you want set of
Gilbert's Sound Experiments that are
shown at the Big Square Deal Store
on Square Deal Square. 13eoodtf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
WINS CEDAR CHEST.

Mrs. R. L. Case, Of Maysville, R. D.
No. 2, held the lucky number 15O2s
which drew the beautiful cedar chest
given away by Merz Brothers on Sat
urday afternoon. There was much in.
terest taken in the drawing and many
people were in the store at the tins
of the drawing.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING is
NOW ON IN EARNEST,

Christmas shopping is now well un-
der headway in Maysyville and the
local stores and shops are well crowd
ed. A splendid line of Christmas
goods is being displayed and rush
from all nearby counties is expected
during this and next week. The local
merchants have prepared to care for
the crowds,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
FARMERS AGAIN LEASE
THE DODSON BUILDING.

At the meeting of the Mason County
Farm Bureau held Saturday in this
city that organization leased for an
other year the Dodson building in Sec
ond street in which they are now To-
Gated and Immediately sub-rented a
part Of that building to the Langefelse
plumbing establishment.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
INJURED IN HOG KILLING.

Mr.. John Brodt, prominent farmer
and president of the Ruggles Camp
Meeting Association, was rather Sc
verely injured at his home on the
Fleming pike Saturday. Mr.. Brodt
was engaged in killing hogs when one
of the animals threm him badly injur-
ing his right leg and side.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
MUCH TOBACCO BEING
STRIPPED In WAREHOUSES;.

Considerable tobacco has been
hauled to- the various local tobacco
warehouses and many men are finding
employment at these warehouses in
stripping out the weed. 1t is thought
by warehousemen that at the opening
in January all of the local floors will
be filled with the weed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
FISCAL COURT MEETS

The regular monthly meeting of the
Mason Fiscal Court will be held at the
court house Tuesday and much inn
portant business is expected to be
brought before the Commissioners.
Plans for road work during the COM
ing spring and summer will probably
be discussed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
WEEKS AUTO LICENSE
AMOUNTS TO LARGE SUM.

During the fir stweek of the issu-
ance of automobile licenses here.
County Clerk James Owens issued
over 200 licenses and received in cash
more than $4,000. which will be for
warded to the state. The rush started
again this morning and is expected to
be kept up until the end of the week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
SUNDAY SCHOOLS PLAN
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREAT

All Of the local Sunday schools are
making plans for their annual Christ
mas treat for the kiddies and the most
of them will likely be held on Christ
mas eve This is one season Of the
year when there is always good at
tendance at Sunday school.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13

Select one Of those beautiful dia-
mond solitaire or diamond cluster
rings. Others have made their wives
and sweethearts happy. Why not you?
See the low prices at Murphy, the
Jeweler. 9Dectf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
EAST END GROCERY
CHANGES HANDS AGAIN.

Mr.. Henry Breeze has purchased of
Mr.. Thomas Valentine the grocery
store at the corner of East Second and
Poplar streets which Mr.. Valentine
purchased from Mr.. J. B. Boiling last
week. Mr.. Breeze took charge of the
business this morning.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
NOTICE.

Oscar Judd has received a carload
of Red River Early Ohio potatoes,
placed on Limestone track. Bargain
price 1925 sack. Also plenty of ap-
Piles at $3.50 per barrel. or $165 per
bushel. Onions at s225 per hundred.
VIII deliver one bushel or more to any
place in Maysville. Phone orders to
Middleman Transfer Co., 22S, or my
residence phone 233. 7Decx
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13

Monogram belt buckles, Waldemar
buckles made to order in gold or sill
yer. If you need something Of that
kind now is the time to place your or
der for Christmas. Chas. W, Traxel
& Co. 8Dectf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13

Our showing OF ladies handsome
umbrellas, all colors, surpasses any
ever shown here. We engrave and
enamel the handles to mach color Of
silk or mounting mo charge" MUIR
ply, the Jeweler 9Dectf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
HOME MADE TAFFIES
Thirty cents pound. Traxels. 1S-
IVORY. IVORY.

We have anything you want in this
line, bought at low price and sold at
a low price. Wen engrave and enamel
ivory without charge Open evenings.
Murphy, the Jeweler. 9Dectf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
COAL.

Just received large supply Of river
coal. Raymond City, Plymouth; also
several cars Of Yellow Jacket block.
Geo. Mitchell Coal Co. SDectf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13

Only short time, then Christmas
Make your selections early. VIII re.
serve any article until Christmas
Chas. w. Thaxel & Co. SDectf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
MASONIC NOTICE.

Stated communication Of Maysville
Lodge. No. 50, v. & A. NJ. this evening
at o'clock. Work in r. c. degree. All
members are urged to be present.
u. NJ. SMITH, W. NJ,
9. r, RAsP, Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
NOTICE ODD FELLOWS.

Regular semi-monthly meeting of
Pisgah Encampment, No. g.. l. o. o. F..
will be held at DeKalb hall in Second
street this evening at Z o'clock. Mem
bers are urged to attend.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
KNIGHT-HARBIN.

Mr.. Wyatt H. Harbin, aged so years |
and Miss Iva Knight, aged 35. both |
Of Washington were married at that |
town today by Rev. R. NJ. Lee.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13

Miss Phoebe Huron, stenographer
at the Mason County Farm Bureau, is
visiting relatives and friends in Cow
ington this week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13

Anything you want in cut glass,
Sheffield silver or Sterling silver, we
have it. The prices will interest you.
Open evening. Murphy the Jeweler 9tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13

We have made the price an object
If you want nice diamond ring our
low price will interest you. Open eve-
ings. Murphy, the Jeweler. sDectf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13
CINCINNATI MARKETS.

Monday, Dec. 13.
Cattle-2.G00; Steers, dull; Butcher
stock. weak to shade lower; Bulls,
steady; Calves, $3.50.
Hogs-9,O0O. quarter lower: Pigs,
SO cents higher; all grades $40;
Roughs, sS.25; Stays. s6.75.
Sheep-5OO, steady; Lambs, $6G11.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-12-13

The New York Store will be open
every night until Christmas.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-18
Weather Forecast

For Indiana, by the United States
Weather Bureau Fair tonight and
Sunday: somewhat warmer tonight in
east and south portions.
Temperatures Yesterday.
Maximum :.......--.'... ~
Today.
NOON '.-... -
For Wayne County by w. E. Moore
Fair Saturday night; Sunday fair
and warmer: probably followed by in
creasing cloudiness.
General Conditions-The great area
OF high barometric pressure with its
attendant fair and cool weather is
slowly moving eastward. The hot
wave covers the western plain states.
The warmest places reported are in
the western plain and Rocky Noun
tain states: Williston, n. D., 90; Dev-
lis Lake, N. D., 80; Sheridan, Wyo-
ming, "a; other places 80 to 90. 1t is
quite cool over western Canada, tenn
perature being near freezing in sew
eral places. The coldest weather re-
corded since last spring is at Eagle.
Alaska, IA above zero. A storm is
crossing Lake Superior and another
developing over the far northwest,
but no cold weather is in sight for
this vicinity for the next SO hours, on
account of the warm wave covering
the west
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-18
Mrs. Anna Deuker Dies
Friday at Home on S. 9TH

Mrs. Anna Deuker, 81 years old, wife
of George w. Deuker, of this city. died
at 11:15 p. m. Friday. at her home, III
South Seventh street. Dropsy was the
cause Of her death.
She was born in Richmond in 1868,
and was a resident of this city all OF
her life. Mrs. Deuker was an active
member of the Trinity Lutheran
church, and was well known and
highly esteemed by many friends here.
Surviving is her husband, George w.
Deuker, and three daughters, Edna,
Marie and Marguerite Deuker.
Funeral services will be conducted
from the home, Monday, at p. m.
Burial will be in Lutheran cemetery.
The Rev. Oscar T. F. Tressel, pastor
Of the Trinity Lutheran church, will
have charge of the service. Friends
may call at any time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-18
JUDGE WILL DEMAND
settlement IN BANK
CLAIMS; JURY CALLED

1t was learned Saturday that Judge
William A. Bond had notified an at
torney representing Claude S. Kitter-
man, receiver for the Farmers Bank
of Milton, Ind, that he would expect
the receiver to call upon the stock
holders of the bank to make prompt
settlement of all bona f1de claims OF
the bank depositors.
1t is stated that the court takes the
position the question of whether the
alleged bondsmen of Oscar NJ. Kirlin,
cashier of the bank up to the time he
committed suicide last July, or the
stockholders shall assume the bank
shortage was a dispute in which only
the alleged bondsmen and the stock
holders were interested, and that in
asmuch as this dispute might be in
the courts for months, even years, it
would be manifestly unfair to delay a
settlement with such depositors of the
Farmers Bank who had bona fde
claims, until the question of who was
10 assume the bank shortage should be
definitely determined.
Grand Jury is Called
Announcement was also made Sat
urday that the court would issue
call for session of the Wayne coun
ty grand jury the first Monday in Oc-
tober, at which time the grand jury
would be asked to investigate all
criminal cases and to determine
whether any acts of a criminal nature
had entered into the failure of the
Farmers bank of Milton, other than
the alleged speculations of it's former
cashier, Oscar NJ. Kirlin.
1t is expected that the investigation
of the Milton bank ca Sc will be one OF
the first activities of the grand jury
1t is understood that Prosecutor Gath
Freeman is already making inquiries
into the Milton bank case for the pur
pose of collecting evidence for pre-
sentation to the grand jury.
Hardship on Depositors
The closing of the Milton bank, over
two months ago, has worked a great
hardship on a large number Of resi-
dents of southwestern Wayne county
who had on deposit in that bank prac
! tically all their funds and whose
claims are known to be legitimate.
/ With the closing of the bank, al
Withdrawals of deposits were sus
| pended. In many instances patrons O
| the bank have had to negotiate loans
elsewhere for the purpose of providing
| for actual living expenses.