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Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Gus candidates and when the majority
decides their choice should be final an
satisfactory. AS Democrat am
willing to submit my case to the Demo
Gratis of my native county and abide
by the results.
l was deputy sheriff for four years
under s. NJ. Lykins, and am willing to
be judged by the record l made as an
officer.
A reference to nv announcement
will show that have selected as dep
uties only sober, discreet men of high
character
Promising you that If elected / will
faithfully and impartially discharge
the duties of sheriff to the best of my
ability, l earnestly ask for your sup
port in the coming primary. l am not
allied with any other candidate for
any other Office and am relying for my
election upon my official record, my
record as a citizen and as a Democrat.
will be exceedingly grateful to you
for your support and will strive to
merit your confidence by making you
a good and faithful officer.
Cordially yours,
d. H. PERRY.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
A Personal Tribute.

West Liberty, KY, June 0, 1921
To the People of Morgan county:
After seeing and hearing what has
been said of the various candidates
for the offices feel that l would like
TO speak n word for man whom |
have known from boyhood. This man
Is John A. Fairchild.
He has always been good citizen.
standing firmly for the enforcement of
the law ana for the best things for the
community. ! have known him init.
mately from the cradle and never
him to be intoxicated or guilty of any
offence against the law of his country
He was converted when 10 years old
md in his every day walk 1t has been
lOven that he has led a Christian life
am n years old and have lived near
lr. Fairchild since his infancy and
ave had the best opportunity to know
is life aud daily walk.
| am writing this in the interest oi
obriety and good order Y ,-AH
Yours, for law and order.
FRANK FANNIN.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
'TOther or Which.
Very truly yours,
II. T. DYER.

According to the lights of one of my
opponents l am disqualified from max !
ing the race for County Attorney by
not having been born an orphan and
falling to inherit an indomitable will
power that sweeps aside every obstacle
that comes in my path. But these are
matters that are beyond the control
of mere man, though had inherited
an "invincible will power" could have
doubtless sent that resiStlcss force
back and controlled the Fate that Gre,
ated me and inherited all the grace of
Apollo, the wisdom of Socrates and
the eloIuence of Cicero (whoevcr
those fellows might be.)
In my youth there was no Hazel
Green Academy through which could
work my way, due, doubtless, to my not
having Inherited an "invinciblc will"
that would have ordained an academy
near at hand through which | could
have passed. But such is fate.
Thinly veiled, and very thinly. in his
article is the aspersion that one of his
opponents Is a loafer and the other
corrupt. I nm going to allow my other
opponent. AIR. Wells, to take choice
which of these classes tit him and. pep.
force, take the other, for I am too
good natured to quarrel with him as
to that.
am willing to confess that wlcn n
hoy did not burn much midnight oil
Working from twelve to fourteen hours
day on farm gives fellow such n
desire for sleey that he IL usually
willing and anxious to hit the hay
as soon after supper as possible,
Another confession desire to MAKE
is that don't know more than Solo
mon is credited with, nor do l fcer that
l cUuld have managed the war better
than President Wilson. l am inst NJ
ordinary country lawyer, without an.
Ph. n, s. o. s., or p. ID. Q. titles {,
string, after my name. However, sam,
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
Good Oil Well on ROckhouse.

An oil well was drilled in last week
on ROckhouse creek, on the lands of
one of the Pelfreys, and oil was struck
at depth Of 175 feet, and it is said
to be one of the best wells I'm that
section. 1t is claimed that that it is
doing at least 100 barrels per day.
Twenty-Five barrels We're taken from
it in 30 minutes after it was drilled in
This well is in the edge of the Mago.
fin territory and near the Morgan line
and is said to he the best well in tn,
territory.
Frank Kennard Of Logville. is one OF
the company who put the well down
and his friends are congratulating him
on his good luck
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
To the Democratic Voters of Morgan
county.
Cordially yours,
ID. III. PERRY.

wish to call attention of the Dem
Ocratic voters of this county to my
candidacy for Jailer, and the reason
why l should have the very careful
consideration of every Democrat, both
men and women, at the August pri-
mary election.
My kin people are all Democrats, and
the family is one of the largest fami-
liesof this county. None of my near
relatives have ever held Office. Not
withstanding this, ~e have always
loyalty supported the party, its policies
and nominees. / am at present hold
ing the Office of Jailer under appoint
ment to fill out the unexpired term of
the previously elected Jailer.
1t is my wish and request that my
record for this brief tenure be care
fully examined by all. l have faith
fully kept the public property of the
county and discharged all the duties
incumbent on me by virtue Of my ap-
pointment, and l feel that my services
merit the approval of the citizenship
of the county, as well as meet the re-
quirements of law, and for these rea-
sons l do not hesitate to invite care
ful scrunity Of my record.
At the end of the present term |
will have held the Office a little more
than two years. and this time should
be sufficient. ii seems to me, to test
my qualifications and fitness for this
Office. Also, l believe that, in view
of this short service. 1t is due me that
my candidacy receive the endorsement
of the party at the August primary
and November election.
In this race for nomination, as in the
discharge of my official duties. shall
attend to my own affairs. run my owl
race and let all other candidates do tn,
same. belong to no political clar
or clique and will not permit such an
alliance, for my candidacy is entrusted
to the Democrats of the county and moi
to any boss or set of bosses.
1t is my wish and plan to see every
Democratic voter before the August
primary. hut, in the event / do moi
please remember that I earnestly so
licit your support and influence, ant
shall be truly grateful for every vot,
cast in my avor and every kind WORD
spoken in my behalf.
Very truly yours,
II. T. DYER.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
Birthday Party.

A delightful birthday party was CIV
en- by Miss Clarinda Mcclure on the
evening of June 4, at the residence of
her father, II, II, Mcclure, ut Pomp:
The following young people were pres
ent Misses Floris Cox, Ruby Perry,
Gladys and Georgia Johnson, of Pomp;
Jewel Lacy and Clara Carpenter, Of
West Liberty Margaret Taulbee, of
Hazel Green, Clara Lewis, of Licking
River; Messrs, Bryan, Newt, Ben and
Charley Perry and Newt Cox, of Pomp,
John Davis, of Pomp, Clint Lacy, OF
West Liberty, Wayne Fannin, Yocum,
Carl Hicks, of Nelsonvllle, Ohio, Mon
ta Frlsby, of Hardburley.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

school in person, but while / was 60
ing through the trials of war l took
the work by correspondence course,
studying as l sat in my lonely bunk
at night 50 that l might be better fitted
to earn living if should be permit
ted to return to civil life. l was de-
prived of many advantages that
might have had by being in the army,
but l completed the course and re-
ceived my diploma.
You know my moral record and the
clean life j have led. l never swore
an oath, never used tobacco, never
drank Intoxicating liquors, and my
life has been as clean as the most de.
voted mother could wish for her son
If a mans past record counts for any.
thing for what he will do, you can de.
pend upon me TO strictly enforce the
law. If you expect the law enforced
you must elect law-abiding men for
your officers.
This race may be heated, but from
the testimony of the people from all
parts of the county l will win it by
a big plurality if the good people are
permitted to vote their sentiments and
are not hindered by "slates" and false
prophets. am making the race
solely on my own merits and am not
punched with any candidate in any
race. Don't he fooled by the claims
of strength made by my opponents
Ask the people and you will see that
n big majority Of the people are for me
Hoping that you may find in me the
requisite qualities of a good County
Attorney, thank you in advance fol
the support feel sure you will accord
to me, and I pledge you that I will
let nothing prevent me from doing my
whole duty when am elected. re
main,
Sincerely yours,
LYNN b. WELLS.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
Yours sincerely,
JOHN w. COFFEE.


The Wrigley ball team Played III"
local team on the West Liba:ry ground
Saturday and were defeated by Il score
of 6 to 3.
The visitors were purchased as Il
whole, though they out up a gamr fight.
One or two of the players were just
boys and were too light for their an
tagOnists. Their pitcher was n good
one and had he mad perfect support
the game might have terminated diff
ferently. For several i,inlngs they
were unable to hit Shrr6r and it look-
ed as if they wou'l not get run, but
in the latter part of the game they
succeeded in getting three runs across
the plate.
They were a splendid bunch Of young
fellows and will always find wei
come on our grounds.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
WHOLE NUMBER 567.
TELLS WHAT He STANDS FOR

an individual unless armed with q
search warrant, and the sheriff has no
power to issue that warrant. / sub
nit to your fairness and sober judg-
ment whether or not,I have faithfully
performed my duties.
But as County Judge the matter has
an entirely different phrase, and if
elected to this Office | pledge the vOt-
ers that | will do every thing in my
power to enforce the law, and to be
especially active in suppressing the
traffic in liquors. Every law that is
put on the statutes is intended to be
obeyed and 1 will use every power Of
mind and energy to the faithful dis
charge of duty and the enforcement Of
the laws.
/ am an ardent advocate of good
roads and believe that Morgan county
should have as good roads as any
county in the State, and / will do all
that ! can to promote the building OF
good roads. / realize, however, that
road building has its limitations and
! will not agree to the expenditure Of
more money than the comfy can afford
in the building Of roads, nor in the
waste of money in their construction.
Under the present law the State Is to
build and maintain a system of inter-
county seat roads, and we will ulti-
Imately have four roads leading out
from West Liberty and crossing the
county on both directions. These
; roads will be great boon to the
: people and will cost the county nothing.
, And | am in favor of our building
good roads to connect these up so that
; all the citizens of the county will have
access to these highways. Just what
: means we will have to adopt will have
to be decided in the future, but / will
advocate the way of the least cost to
: the people. There is difference be-
! tween stinginess and economy, a diff
ference between progress and eXtrava-
gance. Progress and economy go hand
in hand, and 1 will endeavOr to con-
duct all of the cOunty'S affairs along
the line of greater progress coupled
with strict economy.
If you will elect me to the Office of
County Judge l will realize that you
have conferred a great honor upon me.
and will strive with all the powers ]
have to prove that this honor does not
:. sit lightly upon me. ! will strive to
make you the best officer that I can,
and will endeaver to so demeqn my.
self, in office and out of it, that YOU
will never have to blush for having
! honOred me. 1t will be the crowning
Of my lifes ambition and / will de-
; vote my energies to the discharge of
the office in such a way that you will
not be ashamed of having supported
Q me.
S Thanking you in advance for the
y promise of support and feeling assured
r Of the continuation of that generous
y support that you have given me. with
S grateful mind and thankful heart, 1
:. remain,
: Your Obedient servant,
( CHAS. p. HENRY.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
LIBERTY COUNTY, KENTUCKY THURSDAY,

of the best lawyers Of the mountains
have attained high rank in the prufeS-
sion without a college pedigree. AS
a farmer | know little about stocL,
and it is usually conceded that horse
without pedigree is better than ped
igree without horse.
Fellow citizens, | believe that have
performed my duty since being ap-
pointed COuntyAttOrney as to covince
you that | can be depended upon, and
most of you know me and know my
character. 1t is not for me to say
with what esteem | am held by those
who know me. The people who know
me are the best evidence of that One
Of the earlist things learned was that
self praise is half scandal" and am
willing for the people to judge between
me and my opponents.
In CONCLUSION | want to say that
both Of my opponents are worthy
young men, in the beginning of life
with possibly many years before them.
| have passed the meridian Of life
and this will be my last appeal to yon
for your support. In the event Of my
being elected or OthrwOse this is the
last time l will be a candidate. ap-
peal to you for your support, promis-
ing that / will honestly and faithfully
perform the duties of the office, and |
will deeply appreciate your support in
this my last entry into the contest for
Office.
Xouru ciupnrnIv
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
Services at Salyer Cemetery.

Impressive services were held at the
Salyer cemetery onMay 20, conducted
by Rev. Howard, of the NJ. f. church.
The graves had been beautifully dec
GRATED and the cemetery put in fine
condition. A good fence has been put
around the cemetery lot and the ground
cleaned up
There is still some funds lacking to
pay for the improvements to the ceme-
terry and those who have subscribed to
the fund and have not paid in will
please do so at once, and those who
will are ask to contribute to the fund.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
Elect Charley Henry Judge.

When a man becomes candidate
for such an important Office as that
of County Judge he should be able to
give to the voters some reasons that
to them will be sufficient to justify
their supporting him.
First, let me confess that have an
ambition to serve the people of my
native county in the capacity of the
highest Office in their gift. ] believe
that this is laudable ambition and if
| can convince the Democrats of the
county that / am qualified and worthy
of their support / think that they will
agree with me that my ambition is
cOmmendable.
AS most of you know, was reared
on a farm and was early orphaned
and grew up in poverty, and that what
education l have obtained was under
the most adverse circumstances, But
neither Of these are Of themselves suf-
| hClcnI ItdSOHS why ShOuiu Dc ciC'tCu
County Judge The people owe me nor
any one else an Office. The selection
of all officers should be from reasons
that are directly connected with the
welfare Of the county and its affairs.
Some of the reasons, as | deem it.
why you should support me l will now
give: For eight years, four years as
Il deputy under l.. A. Lykins, and four
years as sheriff, have acted for the
county. During my term as sheriff
have collected and turned in more
> money than any sheriff of the county
i has ever done in like period. | have
G had fewer sales for taxes, fewer ex
onOradons, and fewer exemptions
a than any other sheriff.
/. There has never been placed in my
i hands process that was not executed
J. if the party for whom it was issued
Il could he found in the county MOI
t he found in the county. Nor has there
+ ever been any trouble in my settle
Y ment or in any way connected with my
= office. / court the strictest investiga.
{ tiOn Of my official acts, knowing that
Y my official record is one of which !
$ have every reason to be proud.
The eight years experience / have
: had with the cOunty's affairs give me
: an insight to the business of the cOun-
ty and makes me more capable of dis
charging the duties of the Office OF
County Judge than any other eXper
k ience that could have come to me
f During this time have studied s0mC
k law, have been in the cOuris and be-
d lieve that l will equal to any legal
t problem that might come befJ;e me Il.
5 Your Comfy Judge.
:. 1t is being urged that I cOulG have
II dOra more along tte lines If law on
a.. fhrcement than have. bur submit
D. it to the candid verdict of the people
g. as to whether or not that charge 4
IL true. The sherifrs office is purel
ministerial office. 1t has no powe
If of the judiciary. The sheriff can Onl
n execute the processes placed in hi
m hands. and have done that faithfully
The law absolutely prohibits the sher
iff from making seach of premises o
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
the Democrats of Magisterial Dis
trict No. 4:

IN take this method of thanking the
people who have assured me of their
support In my race for Justice of The
Peace. and to the numerous ones who
have written to me to pledge me their
support l will say that | ask them to
take this Acknowledgement of the re-
ceipt of the letters and an answer to
them. fs
For their benefit want to assure
them that g Pam elected ] win favor
an administration of the county af-
fairs along sane business lines. am
for progress in an things and for the
application of business economy In
county affairs, Morgapilsla business
corporation and should be conducted
according % business standardsS |
favor good roads and believe that all
the county should share IN the road
building. and that each section should
be looked after. A
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
/VOLUME II. NO. AT.
A Soldier, Moral and Qualified.

A Soldier, Moral and Qualified.
Now that the primary is only sixty
days off l wish to make an appeal to
the good voters Of Morgan county
through the columns of the Courier,
and / will say that there was never
a time when it was so important that
voters should vote for their own inter
ests, as the next administration will
have much to do in shaping the fu-
ture of Morgan county for years to
come.
1 wish to make an appeal to the
soldiers and their friends for their un-
divided support in this campaign, now
that all the other soldier boys have
quit for one reason or another, leav-
ing me the only soldier aspirant for
any Office in the gift Of the people of
Morgan county. There will be a
great effort made to defeat me so that
the politicians may get rid of the sol
diers' organization.
You remember that when we we're
called into the uncertainties of war,
giving up home and privilege of Sc
curing the proper education. sacri-
flcing everything that the people might
enjoy the peaceful liberties that had
been bought by the blood Of our fore
fathers, you said that if the boys ever
got back home that they could have
anything in your power to give, pro-
vided they were fitted for the place.
took this as sincere promise on
your part, dear people, and I expect
you to keep faith with that promise.
II should be taken in consideration
the qualifications of the men that we
elect to office, electing the men that
will give us the most efficient service
] hold a diploma from the Blackstone
Institute of Chicago, one of the best
law schools in the United States, and
which has at least one eX-preSident
on its faculty. l did not attend this
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

j. G. Lewis, of Wrigley, was in
town Monday and called at the
Courier office to renew his subscrip-
tion. This was the first time that Mr.
Lewis had been to West Liberty for
a year, having just one year and a day
before came in and paid up his sub
scription
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

| am in favor of the strict enforce
ment of the law and pledge the voters
that If | am elected will do all In
my power to enforce the law in my
district
Thanking you for the exceedingly
encouraging support you have assurct
me, | remain,
Yours very sincerely,
]. II. BRADLEY.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
To the Democrats Of Morgan county;

| desire to say to the Democratic
voters of Morgan county that as the
primary draws nearer m prospects
of election seem brighter and brighter,
and I desire to request your support
August Q.
The selection of officers is merely
deciding upon the fitness of the varl.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Mrs. II. A. Sample, of Hazel Green,
$ visiting her daughter, Mrs. ]. w.
Henry, at Pomp. Mrs, Sample viii! be
VI years Of age on Sept. 30 and is re-
markably strong for one of her age
She eats well and gets about without
trouble and reads the Courier without
glasses,
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

sam, the little son of DIR, c, C. Bur
ton, cut his foot severely ON piece of
glass last Sunday week, and has been
prevented from walking since that
time. The wound is healing and 1t is
to be hoped that the little man will be
about again shortly.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Sunday afternoon Mrs. j. II. Sebas.
tian spraiipd her foot severely in get.
ting out of an automobile. AS she
stepped from the car she stepped on
a small stone and It turned, causing
the sprain.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Earl Henry, Of Pomp, WHO hns been
Mt sch ooI at Morehead Tor the past
six months. has accepted position in
the Recreation Building. nc Gurdlne.
under the management of :. Il, Arnctr
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

hrt Lacy, Henry and Frank Brown
and Oscar Cantrell attended the More.
head court day stock sale Monday and
broug Int back some nice saddle horses
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Misses Anna and Goldie Nickel,
two very attractive young ladies of
\ Nuckell, were in town Wednesday and
m i'd the Courier Office pleasant visit
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

l.. =. May, of Woodsbend, was a
business visitor in town Monday and
called and had his paper changed from
Liberty Road to WoOdsbend
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Examination for Teachers certiii-
Gates will he held in West Liberty
June 18th, and 18th.
BERNARD Il. WHIT,
Superintendent
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Ned Wells, who is working Mt Lex
ington for the Louisville Gas 4 EleVt-
rlc Co., Is home for few days visit.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09
Your Obedicnt servant,
CHAS. =. HENRY.

relatives in the county. Crawford is
a member of the Military Police in
Louisville, stationed there to look af-
ter the soldier boys who may happen
in the city,
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Stanley Dennis, of Campton, was in
town the latter part of the week OIL
business, Stanley says he likes Camp
ton fine and Is getting along well.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Joe c. stamper and Rollle Cecil. of
Grassy Creek, were in town last We'd
nesday on business and called at the
Courier Office while In town. h !,
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

John A. Fairchild, Of Pomp, candi-
date for Jailer, was in town Monday
and paid the Courier office n pleasant
call.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Mrs. Jas. Z. 0ney returned Satur-
day from visit with relatives ami
friends ut Winchester and Lexington
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Charley, the little two year old son
of DIR. c. c. Burton, is i'll this week.
hut it is hoped that his illness is not
serious.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Mr. and Mrs. ]. W. Bailey, of Din
gus, visited Judge |. c. Ferguson Sat
urday night and Sunday.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

ID. c. Ferguson, Of Grassy Creek,
was u business visitor in town Mon
day.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

w. p. Halsey, Of Demund, was a
business visitor in town Monday and
paid the Courier office a pleasant call.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

W. ]. Williams, of mskO, was IN
town ON business Monday and paid the
Courier office pleasant visit.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Sen. Charles ID, Arnett Is at Gown, '.
ton or several days ON business.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Conrad Fugett of Jackhorn, and
Crawford Fugett, of Camp Knox, were
in town Tu esday, on their way to visit
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Born June I. to the wife of Nettie
Dalton, of Pomp, hoy.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

Born, May 81, to the wife OF Henry
l.. Gcvcdon, of Greear, Il boy.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-06-09

II Is long road to happiness for the
reason that we don't recognize him
when we meet him on the road.