davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
MAN REGISTERING
FRCM MAYSVILLE
TRIES TO SUICIDE
Ex.Service Man Takes Poison After
Re.Enlisting Saying He Would
Die to Free His Wife-NOt
Known Here.

Lexington, KY, Oct. II. - George
Smedley, rs, former service man who
had re-enlisted at the army recruiting
station here Friday, attempted suicide
by taking poison in room at the Reed
Hotel Sunday night. He is in serious
condition at st. Joseph's Hospital.
Two notes, one addressed to "My
Mother, Mrs. Anna Robinson, 1908
Central avenue, Cincinnati, O." and an
other to my wife, Mrs. Mary Smed-
ley, Hamilton, o." were found on a
table in his hoom beside bottle of
posion from which several tablets had
been removed.
The note to the mother said Good
bye and may God bless you. can't
stand this any longer. Always by
friend to my wife. George"
The note to the wife read: Good
bye, dear Good luck to you. l die to
lree'you. ! love you well. George"
The notes were written on the back
of two photographs, both of the same
young woman. The young man regis
tered at the hotel Saturday night as
George Smedley, of Maysville, KY, and
presenting lodging form issued by
the army recruiting station. He was
to have been sent to an army camp
Monday. When a bell boy went to his
room Sunday night at sos o'clock, he
found the man lying on the bed and
heard him cry: "I've taken poison. {"
He was Immediately rushed to a hos
pital.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
GERMANTOWN WINS BRACKEN
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

The baseball championship OF
Bracken county was won Sunday af-
ternoon at the local baseball park by
the Germantown team which defeated
the strong Brooksville club by score
og ten to four. Both OF these Bracken
county teams have made a most envi-
able record during the summer months
and Germantown has a right to feel
proud OF their champion club.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
COUNTY SCHOOLS
In GOOD CONDITION.

Saturday was pay day for the Mason
county schools and a teachers meet
ing, the first of the school year, was
held at the office Of County Superin-
tendent Turnipseed. Reports are to
the effect that the schools are starting
under most satisfactory and encour-
aging conditions. A great school year
Is expected.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
NOTICE.

All semi-annual water bills are now
due and payable at the office. No. 4S
West Second street, Payment on all
services are required before October
goth or same will be discontinued
without further notice. Three per cent
discount allowed until October 10th.
Signed: MAYSvILLE WATER co.
H. e. POGUE, Sec. Treas. 5Oct6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
CORNERSTONE LAYING
ATTRACTS GREAT CROWD

The laying of the cornerstone of the
new colored consolidated school build
ing at Mayslick Sunday afternoon at
tracted great crowds Of colored people
from all over this section Of the state.
The ceremonies were in charge of the
local colored Masonic lodge and other
Masonic bodies in this section assist
cd
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
COURT WILL CLOSE
WITH THIS WEEK.

The fall term of the Mason Circuit
Court will come to close this week.
Court meets again on Friday morning
and large amount of very important
business is scheduled to come up dur
ing Friday and Saturday at which time
Judge Newell will adjourn for the
term. The next session of court will
open on the first Monday In December
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
WIFE ELOPED WITH
ANOTHER, HUSBAND SAYS.

John Warfield brought suit in the
Mason Circuit Court this morning ask
ing for, a divorce from his wife, Daisy
Warfield. He charges that some time
ago, without fault on his part, the wife
eloped from his home to Cincinnati
with one Jim Coleman. He asks for
a divorce from the bonds Of matri-
mony.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
FORMER LOCAL MAN
DIES IN OHIO,

Relatives here have been advised of
the death at his home In Highland
county, Ohio, on Saturday at noon OF
Mr.. Charles Virgins, former resi-
dent of Maysville. Mr.. Virgins was
born and reared in NASHVILLE and has
many relatives. The Childs and Rudy
families being cousins. The funeral
will be held Tuesday morning at 1O
O'Clock and buriel will be made at his
home.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
FROM THE DEMOCRATIC
LEXINGTON HERALD.

The Democratic and pro-league Lex
ington Herald says in its paragraphs:
England announces she will retire
from continental European politics,
which reminds us of the fellow who
had hold Of the live wire. 1t is one
thing to grab on and another thing to
LET go"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
COMMISSIONERS WILL
MEET TOMORROW

Mason County Commissioners will
hold their regular monthly meeting at
the Commissioners room in the court
house tomorrow morning and much
important business will come before
the County Fathers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
ELECTED COUNTY
ATTENDANCE OFFICER,

Squire ID. Ed Bullock has been
elected by the County Board of Educa-
tion as County Attendance Officer to
succeed Prof. r. Y. Maxey, who re-
signed to accept the principalship Of
the Minerva High School. Mr.. Bullock
has entered upon his new duties.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
AUTO OyERTuRNs.

A Dodge touring, car occupied by
four colored people was overturned on
the Lexington pike Sunday afternoon
near Washington. The occupants were
returning from the cornerstone laying
at the Mayslick colored school. The
machine was driven by George Reed,
colored, of Lexington, the owner. For
tunately none of the occupants were
badly injured. The car was damag ID
considerably.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE.

Mrs. Anna M. Bramel brought suit
In Mason Circuit Court this morning
asking divorce from her husband
Frank M. Bramel. They were married
in 1909 and the wife charges that in
1917, the husband deserted her. She
asks for divorce from the bonds OF
matrimony and for reasonable al
loWance
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
INFANT BURIED HERE.

June Mullikin, the nine-months-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Null
likin, died at the home of the parents
at New Castle, Ind, on Friday. The
remains were brought here Sunday
evening and burial was made in the
Maysville cemetery this afternoon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
FIREMAN DULY RESIGNS.

Mr.. George Duly has resigned as a
member of the Maysville Fire Depart
ment and has accepted a position as
driver of one Of the Standard Oil Com
pany's large motor trucks. Mr.. Lee
Brookover, of Aberdeen, has been ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
ATTENDS CONVENTION
OF SYNDICATE MEN.

Mr. Clarence Olson, local manager
of the L. r. Steel Store, has just re-
turned from Buffalo, N. Y where he
has been for several days attending
the annual convention of the managers
and buyers Of the L. R. Steel syndicate
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
MANCHESTER FAIR
HELD THIS WEEK

The Manchester, Ohio, Fair will be
held on Saturday of this week. Some
few years ago this fair was made q
one-day fair and those in charge of the
meeting are expecting a record-br
ing crowd on Saturday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11

call meeting Of the Daughters OF
the Confederacy will'be held Tuesday
afternoon, 2 o'clock at the home of
Mrs. Edwin Matthews on East Third
street, All members urged to be pres
ent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11

The Federal tobacco tax for tho year
ending June 30, 1890. amounted to
t2s5.si5,oOo, Income and excess profit
taxes for this year amounted to ,s.-
s57,7oi,ooo.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
vENEREAL CLINIC.

Wednesday, 9 p. M, women.
Wednesday. D. m, men.
At offices Mason County Health De-
partment, 215 Court street.
B. F.. REYNOLDS.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
MOVES TO NEWPORT.

Mr.. William Nicholson and family,
of East Front street, will move this
week to Newport where they will make
their home.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11
NOTICE ELECTION OFFICERS.

All election officers are requested to
Return the ballot box keys they now
hold to the County Clerks office as
soon as possible. JAMES OWENS, ,
11Oct3t County Clerk.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11

Lee, Winter & Co.. are the first mer-
chants in town to receive a shipment
of Big Sandy sorghum. $3.50 per gal
lon. 8Oct6t.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E, McCord and fam
lily we're weekend guests of relatives
in Cincinnati.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11

Miss Edith McCarty, of Covington, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. McCord.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-11

Smedley is not known in Maysville
so far as we have been able to learn.
He may be a native Of the county.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24
pr. Hornadax is only mentally unbalanced

pr Hornaday is only mentally unbalanced.
 Dr. Hornaday says under date of August IS, 1920
 T have in my possession specimen copy the letter that MT Riggs sent to many eastern servationsts denouncing according to his lights and inviting them to say what they think Inquiry at the Governors office brings the nforma- ton that the many" letters consisted three one each to Dr. George Bird Grinnell, MT. Madison Grant and Mir. William B. Greeley. By mistake in the office the latter letter sent to MT. Edmund Seymour Dr. Grinnell answered evidently not Dr. Hornadays liking Mir Grant did reply and Mr Greeley in spirit of conciliation. We wonder what Dr. Hornaday's definition of many is. Our dictionary gives definition numerous and multitude"
 'disapprova of the systematic extermination of cer- Alaskan species and my opposition to the sale of game,' states that his stand these two sub jocts is in line with the views of the Boone and Crockett Club, be easily proven by published records In the report of the Game Preservation Committee of the Boone and Crockett Club for 1915 that they take stand against the termination of bears but in regard to the sale of game the report says Near every mining camp in such sections of the country, it is question serious consideration whether the game cannot be better conserved by permissve market shooting, so regulated to receive the respect of public opinion The game is at present successfully conserved by the intelligent application of this method in Yukon Territory
 Back up at least half way, Dr. Hornaday.
 Dr. Hornaday says further: Heretofore it has en my fixed will not to reply to personal abuse by my enemies but this is in a class by itself" After writing long heart hrob the Empire, then tc the Portland Oregonian and to the Douglas Island News we wonder what his definition of .here- toore is. Evedently the doctor wants to be allowed to call people names and have them hit back.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24
SOME MORE HORNADAY FIBS.

In thc recent letter Of Dr. Hornaday to the Dougl.- leland News iE speaking of his Bulletin Number -sx ( the Wild Life Protection Fund pub lished February l5, 1920, he says: For eighteen years. MT Madison Grant Chairman of the Execu- tive Committee, New York Geological Society," has been keenly interested in the welfare of Alaskan game. In submitting the manuscript to him, | merely followed my usual custom regarding new cam raign work Mir Grant kept the manuscript fer a week, read it carefully suggested several improve ments in the form Gall of which were carried ouD and the revised text duly appeared" Further on he says: ''I enter upon campaign without first securing the full approval for it of the Chairman of the Executive Committee
 New what does Madison Grant, the Chairman o tho Executive Committee say in a letter dated March :. 1920? (Note the datesD Mr. Grant writes:
 'Dr. Hornaday's pamphlet, the Permanent Wild Life Protection Bulletin. is written and published solely by him. It has not been brought 10 the at tention of either the Zoooeical Society of the Boone and Crockett Club Personally while copy las been sent me I have yet had the opportunity to more than glance at it. As the Geological Socie. has not passed this pamphlet the statements con- tained therein not in any way to be considered the opinion Of the Geological Society,"
 Dr. Hornaday, you had better stop talking Cr even your "72 exceptionally fine conservationists' will begin to think you have started something can't finish We now ask you pontedly who lied. you or Alr Madison Grant? In all charity let us hope that
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24
Enter ObregOn.
Cincinnati Enquirer ]
them going g

Cincinnati Enquirer(
 Since the Mexican policy of the United States Government whatever the political complexion the succeeding Administration soon must become mat If serious import, is it natural that public in torest should be centered the newly elected President of Mexico
 Elections in Mexico never have been of such character as to the respect of liberty yoving peoples The system is pureburlesque The majority cf the people do not vote. A few hundred people do the voting and the result never is in doubt. The result is detremned before the event
 Obregon is said be friendly to the United States But ugly rumors already rife concerning him. Already a revolution is predicted It is said the new Dictator, stepping the corpse of Carranza, aas brought security with gold. However that may be- Villa and most of professional bandits tenn porariy, least, have retired from active business
 Recognition of the Obregon Government will be ought at Washington But the Administration should ba slow to grant it. There is nothing to assure Us that conditions Mexico have changed truce between revolutionists and outlaws promises little Aadero murdered and Huerta lorded it for little while, and Americans suffered outrage insult and death in Mexico. Huerta passed and Carrauza assumed power and Americans continued to suffer outrage. insult and death.
 The story Mexican relations is which every citizen recalls with feelings of humiliation and indignation American prestige is low in Mex ico It is not our business to interfere in Mexican politics This nation is not concerned as to how elections are held We desire tc have nothing to do with Mexico's domestic affairs. But before the Ob- regon Government any other authority in Mex .co is recognized by the Government of the United States, the American people this time must be con gnced of the validity of American lives. property and personal rights in that republic. No more of the polite correspondence mummery will be endured
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24
Luke McLuke Says

Women are not as bad as some nen imagine. Most women would ather run away from men than run way with them.
 Custim is great stuff. A homely Old Maid of 29 needs a Chaperone put a pretty Widow of 19 can go it llone.
 A man cusses with his mouth. But a woman can cuss with her ayes.
 In spite of the Biblical injunction 1Ou would be as neglected as a "ed-header step-child if you didn't owe yourself any more than you love yOur neighbor
 When a wife can't coax her bus band into her way of thinking she ;an always cry him into it.
 Suffering isn't an affliction, it is m asset. A stuttering man doesn't ak unless he has something to say.
 There is no use in trying to be polite If you are decent enough to augh at the bum jokes a man tells 1ou, he will go ahead and tell you a iozen more.
 Even when a man cant understand Women and Music he cant help lov- ing them.
 The reason why a man thinks he las a right to knock you while you Ire alive is that he intends to speak well of you when you are dead.
 We don't know much. But we do Inow that it is much pleasanter to ak to a Fiancee than it is to listen 70 a Wife.
 A woman always has a kind word or the cheerful liar who guesses her 1ge ten years too young.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24
DAN IS SWAYING IN THE WIND.

In his Anchorage speech Dan Sutherland, Wickite candidate Delegate to Congress- declared that he very doubtful about the wisdom of limiting the hours of employment by law. He declared that the American Federation of Labor is not in favor of it., and clearly indicated that he inclined to agree with the Federation the proposition. But he said he was favor of passing such law because the people Alaska voted in it's favor by ovedwh helm ing majority Dams record tells it differently.
 In 1913, long before the people voted the question at al Dan Sutherland introduced bill in the Territorial Senate making eight hours legal days labor, and prescribing penalty for the viola ton of the law.
 Tn this Anchorage speech Dan Sutherland said many of the cannerymen were reasonable about the proper regulations for fish traps and that he, if elected, would get of the cannerymen and some of the fishermen together and he would prepare bill that would be fair to all concerned
 Dan Sutherland in the Legislature has introduced bills abolishing fish traps and he has frequently tended that they should be put out of business. His friend and former cC-worker in the Senate, and present co-worker in politics, o. P Hubbard took ground against at the fisheries hearing at Juneau few days ago
 Dan and the ether Wickites shaking in the wind in their efforts to catch them coming and catch them going.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24
A True Labor Leader.
New York Evening Post ]


 It is to be hcped that no 'eass feeling homie dogma will inuuence contributions 10 the John Mitchell Memorial Fund. Every citizen ut the nation which Mir. Mitchell served in so many capacities should feel proud show his respect for the dead labor leader. As insprer of the great antracite strikes in 1900 and 1902 MT. Mitchell made some vigorous enemies at the time. But employer and em- ployee alike united when he died, ago this week, praise his sturdy abilities and excellent character. He leader of which not only labor but the whole country may well be proud. A man who would refuse a nomination for Nice-President the United States. offered to Mir. Mitchell by the Republicans and for Governor Of Illinois, offered him by the Democrats in order that he might carry struggle of his fellow miners had in him the stun ot real greatness. As member of the State Workmen's Compensation Commission in New York and chairman of the State Industrial Commission John Mitchell contributed to the working Cf other phase of industrial relations in a manner that brought him admirers from all walks of life. Elm ployers could better show their interest in the right kind of labor leadership than by contributing to the $t00 900 memorial fund which John Mitchell Memorial Committee, with the cooperation of the United Mine Workers Of America, is raising
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24
Pooling Friend Wife

Do you ever miss money out O your pocket when you get up in the morning." asked Mir. Woodenwedd ing
 Nav" replied Mr. Slyerwedding Every night before I go home l pu' my money in an envelope and mail it to myself at my office"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24
The Limit!

"Grabber is a greedy. discontented pest. isn't he?" said Smith.
 "He certainly is" agreed Jones. Why if the Lord showered blessings on him he would kick because it wasn't a cloudburst.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24
Our Joe Miller Contest

Jim Dolan, who is acting as the
 Beau Brummel of the Savoy Hotel during the absence of Sen. Bob. O'Brien, claims that the oldest joke is the one about the travelling show man who exhibited what he billed as The Scriptures Fulfilled-The Lion Lies Down With The Lamb" He had a cage in which a lion and a lamb
 lived in seeming amity and apparel friendship. A preacher bought 6
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24
Famous Affinities

Famous Affinitics Antony and Cleopatra. Ham and Eggs. Romeo and Juliet. Pork and Beans. Adam and Eve. Corned Beef and Cabbage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24
Notice!

If you are going fishing you cal find A Krick in Milan, Ind
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24

ticket one day and was very much pleased with the exhibition. After congratulating the snowman, the Breaches said: You must make a great deal of money out of this beau tiful exhibition, do you not?" Not so much" replied the snowman ab- sentmindedly You see I have to buy a new lamb every few days"
 Police! And whaddy va gonna do with Rob Robb, the Crookville, O., auto dealer?
 Famous Bits The One You Did During The War Four.
 of Byplay.
 Hooray! Clara Net, of Wooster, Ohio, has ioined the Club orchestra.
 Of Course And of course it is only natural Macon, Ga
 Oh, Joy!
 Automobile Topics) Glad Tydings Co.,, has established headquarters at 31Oh Reed Street. Had Tydings has been made active manager.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24

There is something refreshing in that nterroga- ton point the printer put after this burst of misn formation. The printer probably had notions about the eternal fitness of things.
 The first ten amendments to the Constitution were tacitly promised Virginia her price for the ratification of the Constitution, which itself waa so nearly completely product Of his masterfu brain Father of the Constitution" by enclyvlopedasts These first ten amendments constitute the 'Virginie Bill of Rights" and often have been styled Americas Charter of Liberty" They added to the Con Gtitution during the administration of President Wash ington a Virginian. The twelfth amendmen was added to the Constitution during the administration of President Jefferson Nirginan It was rejected by three New England States. Tn sixteenth amendment, which make income taG lawful piloed through a Democratic Congres by a Southerner. as was the seventeenth amendment The latter was proclaimed by Southern Presiden, The South had been eectng Senators by direct vo,C for years. The eighteen amendment pilotcd through a Democratic Senate by Texas Senator and through q Democratic House of Representatives by 8 North Carolina Congressman, and proclaimed by Southern President Beth sections with practically c same unanimity passed the nineteenth amendment and it was given vitality the other day when a Southern State the Beth State to ratify it. It was proclaimed by the same Southern President.
 The eleventh amendment technical provision as to the jurisdiction courts added the Con sitution during the administration of President Adams, Northener, but unanimously ratified The thirteenth fourteenth and fifteenth amendments abolishing slavery and conorrng civil rights and tho franchies to Negroes, Northern amendments.
 By the most liberal application of the facts Mr. Rust gard was right as four the nineteen amend That is a little better than 20 per cent truth
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24

When Jchu Rustsard discusses American histor he talks like a clown.
 For instance in his clownish Ketchikan speec which he clown like labels The Spirit of tn Times" Mr. Rustgard, in clown make-belfeve man ner addressed himself the young first voters an pretended instruct them on American history Her is the way he carried on
 Since the adoption of the Con- stitution, have tackled Cnto it nineteen amendments. Presently shall make nine teen more amendments to the Constitution. And when we through amending the Con- sttuion we shall commence to amend the amendments to the Constitution That IS progress
 These amendments fern the milestones along the highway of National progress And do you stop to realize that EVERY ONE OF THESE MII.ESTONES PLACED THERE DURING THE LAST EIGHTY YEARS AND MOST OF THOSE PLACED THERE BE- FORE THAT TIME HAVE BEEN QUAR- REED OUT OF NORTHERN GROUND AND ARE THE EMBODIMENT OF NORTHERN EMOTION AND NORTHERN MEN
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-24

Our Daily SpesiaI A Slip Of The Foot Isn't As Dan gerous As A Slip Of The Tongue.