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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
MARY CANTERO IS
TRACED TO BAL T|MORE

Salvatore Cantero of Eighth and
Lincoln streets went 10 Baltimore on
Friday evening In search Of his
daughter. Mary, who disappeared from
her home about 6 o'clock on Sunday
morning. November n.
With nothing more than the vague
knowledge that his daughter was In
Baltimore. Salvatore Cantero boarded
train for that city. arriving there :
o'clock in the evening. Getting in
touch with some friends. Salvatore
traced the. girl to the place where il
was believed she was located. Accord.
Ing 20 n daughters version Of her
fathers trip Salvatore disguised him
self and watched the house until late
at night and until noon on Saturday
morning, but failed to catch sight o'
the couple.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
Z. o. WELFARE COUNCIL.
Employees OF Local ONCE Organize a
Branch of National Society.

A branch of the National Welfare
Council of the Postoffice Department
has been formed in the postofiice. and
will be known as the Welfare Coun-
Gil of the Wilmington Postoffice. The
council is composed of the follow
ing members:
West A. Trotter. James II. Van
Horn. Herbert ID. Peters, James w.
Smedley, John O'Niel, William J. Nc
Blaine. George y. Ward, Theodore L.
Rosen. The members hope to have
ii. A. Gainor. president of the Letter
Carriers Association. and member of
the National Welfare Board, address
a meeting, which will probably be
held in the High School, on Decem-
( Der 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
MANY BIDS RECEIVED.
Twenty Contractors Anxious to do Re-
modelling at Fire Houses.

BIDS on a contract TO remodel en-
gine house No. J, formerly the home
Of the Friendship Fire Company, will
be taken up by the directors Of the
DEPARTMENT of Public Safety at a
meeting to be held by them this after
noon. The time for fling the esti-
mates expired at 12 o'clock noon today
and at that time twenty bids had been
received at the department Offices in
city Hail.
The engine house is to be made the
active headquarters of Fire Chief w
j. Lutz who will have his Offices thcI c
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
COURT RULES ON PIcKETS.
Supreme Bench Says No Broad
Rules Can be Laid Down
in the Matter.
BY Associated Press TO Every rvenlnr.

by AsFociated iress 70 Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. 6.--Orgap pized
labor has no right TO picket during a
strike, when II Involves importantly,
the Supreme Court today declared.
The decision was delivered In an ap-
peal brought by the American Steel
roundrfes Company, growing out of
o strike at It's y liant az Granite city,
/ H.
The court. IN ita decision declared
no broad rule could be laid down IN
the matter of plcketlng, however. bat
that each case must Re considered on
It's merits TO determine whether the
pickcting constituted restraint and in
| ltimidation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
TROLLEY AND AUTO CRASH.
Machine Skids In Snow When Brakes
Refuse TO Hold.

The snow storm was responsible for
a collision between Ford automobile
and a trolley car at Seventh and Union
streets about . o'clock yesterday af-
tcrnoon.
Albert Williams of 2l31 Biddle
street, driver of the Ford. put on the
brakes but the machine skidded In the
snow. Williams gave the wheel a quick
turn so that the trolley struck the
machine glancing blow. The right
fender and running board of the ou-
tomobile We're damaged.
The trolley, No. S26, was in charge
of Conductor ]. III. Steel and Motor.
man John Connell.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
PREACHERS ELECT OFFICERS.
Rev. Leonard White Of vi. Salem
Church Heads Methodist Association.

Election Of officers was held AZ the
weekly meeting Of tho Methodist Epis-
copal Preachers Association this
morning Rev. Leonard White Of Mt
Salem Church. was elected president.
Rev. e ~ Collins Of Trinity Church
vas elected vice president Row.
George W. Bounds Of Kingswood was
reelected secretary and treasurer.
Rev. w. g. Harris. the retiring
president conducted tho devotions
Rev Robert Watt. y. D. spoke on
Some Impressions NJ the Recent De
troit Conference"
Rev. j. G. Mccoy Of 81. Georges. Nd
was reported ss having sustained a
broken arm last week while cranking
his Ford
A meeting of the directors OF the
Good VIII Industries was announced
for 3 p. m. Thursday At Third and
Walnut
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
DIRE THREATS ALLEGED
DENIED BY O'D0NNELL

He threatened 70 mash my teeth
down my throat and throw me down
stairs" George Edwards testified IN
Municipal Court today in the case
against Michael ODonnell, charged
with breach OF the peace. Edwards
rooms at the Salvation Army head
quarters. Second and French streets,
and O.Dohnell is employed there as IA
janitor.
Edwards said they quarreled three
weeks ago. when O'Donell made dis
respectful remarks about him over
the sale Of a pair Of shoes. Last
evening. he said. O'DonneH walked up
70 him and threatened him without
cause O'Donnell denied al lof Edwards
accusations. Judge Hastings dismiss
/ cd tho c1an
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
BANKRUPTCY DECISION.

a petition sustaining the order Of
the receiver in bankruptcy in the
case OF Ollie T.. Dukes and frankie
Nelson Of Middletown, has been hand
cd down by Judge Hugh NJ. Morris in
the Federal District Court. The trus-
tees contention was that the attach
ment and subsequent Judgment
against the garnishee created a lien
upon the debt due the bankrupts by
the garnishee.
The only important asset Of the
concern is the amount of about $1,000
insurance from the Reading Mutual
Fire INSURANCE Co, which Henry X.
Green had attached 10 secue a claim
FOR whicn he had n judgment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
Insurance Co. Consolidation.

The insurance dep tment of Mum
dy & Co. has been consolidated with
the II. Lee Walker Co, a. 4 the two
will be known under the latter name
The firm will be located at 210 West
Ninth street. III. Lee Walker is presi-
dent; Cornelius Mandy. treasurer; Il
l.. Dashiell. vice-president, and Their
- A. Nurnberg, secretary
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
lllligntlnn Over a Dog.

Magistrate stradiey has fixed Wed
nosday afternoon for hearing a
ropleyln suit OF DR.. u. I. McCo!ley
against Alexander Talley for the pos
etrsson Of a rabbit dog. Or. McColley
snys he lent the animal 70 Mr.. Talley.
and tho latter declares DR.. McColley
gave " 20 him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
SMALL PLEADS TECHyICATTTY
Former Governor Of Illinois Flights
Against Trial for Conspiracy.

Ply Associated Fress 10 Every T., enfng
WaukcRan. Ills, Dec. 5.--Governor
Lon Small and Vernon Curtis Grant
Parks. H.. banker. today opened their
fight against trial under the conspira-
cy. eu1bezzlement and oufdence
game indictments returned at Spring
field by the SanEamon county grand
Jury last July.
Appearing in the court Of Judge
Claire G. Edwards they asked that tho
indictments DO quashed as illegal and
insufficient.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
WHY'S Corporation Case Goes over.

At the request of Richard S. Redney,
solicitor for the complainants, the
hearing on the petition for appoint
ment of receivers for the WHY'S Cor
poration. set for this morning, has
been postponed until Thursday, at 10
o'clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
New thurch Mcmh hers.

First and Central Presbyterian
church yesterday admitted 33 per-
sone a. membership. receiving 2s on
confession OF faith and FIVE by letter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
Hnrfg Head In Fail Into PIT

James r. Kelly. Negro. 50 years old,
Of 83s French street. sustained in
juries 10 his head when he fell IN n
pit at Eighth and Walnut streets this
morning. He was taken 70 the DelA-
ware Hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
Receiving Congratulations.

Mr. and Mrs. v. Dewitt Fielder Of
ios Wet rwoniy-fourth street are re-
ceiVlng congratulations on the birth
OF daughter on November 30 at Mrs.
laTI.sS private hospital
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
Found Blind yyandersr.

Found wandering in the street rnis
morning by Patrolman Brown. WI
liam r. Cole, blind and homeless, vas
sent 70 tnn crlIrfv aim shntlae
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL.
Candidates Selected for the Eight
Freshman Teams.

Candidates for the eight Freshman
basketball teams at the High School
are practicing this week. BY next
week the teams viii be probably chos-
en-. Already the captains are elected
as follows:
Team No. Joel Massey.
Team No. 2-Fred Herlily.
Team No. 3-Shaffer.
Team No. Attorney.
Team No. 5-Barton.
Team No. 6-Pierson.
Team No. James Parks.
Team No. Solver Giles.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
Went Cunning in Snssex.

John NJ Mendinhall. Harold S.Schutt
and Joseph NJ. Pusey spent two days
Of last week cunning in Sussex county.
They shot 80 quail.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-05
Court RULES on SHIPPERS.

L. :. supreme Tribunal Roles Deny
Ing Transit Privileges 10 shippers.
By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington. Dec. o. Railroads
joining with others IN granting joint
rates cannot. ho compelled by the
Interstate Commerce Commission in-
dividually TO extend ~ shippers on
their respective lines any transit priv
neRe granted by any common carrier
a party to tho Joint rates the supreme
court today held.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
LAWN FENCE and Yard GATES RIM. HARRISON ( son
GIRL SLAIN after
REFUSING CAR RIDE
Mother Says Married WOoer Wanted
Her to Take Auto Ride Near Md.
night and Was Refused.

Columbus, Ind, April 6.-J. Weber
Smith, man about town, son Of
wealthy widow of a traction official,
shot and killed Miss Irma Hancher
because she refused to go on an auto
mobile ride with him at II o'clock at
night, according to the testimony OF
the girls mother, Mrs. Rebecca Han
cher, at the murder trial yesterday.
Smith, who insists that the shooting
was an accident, showed no emotion
as the girls mother described the
tragedy and the events leading up to
1t at the Hancher home the night of
January 10.
Smiths mother, Mrs. Margaret
Smith, joined him in the courtroom
for the first time this afternoon. She
made her first visit to him since the
shooting at the county Jail last Satur-
day. His wife and children have not
been in the courtroom, although his
wife has visited him frequently at the
Jail.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
PLAN TO COMBINE
Veterans RELIEF
BOARDS APPROVED
New Executive Officer, Directly Re.
sponsIble to President, May BE
Appointed, Special Con-.
mission Meets.

Washington, April 6. 49, Progress In
solving the governments problem OF
caring for former service men,
whether sick or disabled, or physical
ly fit but having financial claims to
be adjusted, was made here Tuesday
at the first meeting Of President Hard
ing's special commission, headed by
Charles G. Dawes, Of Chicago, and APP
pointed to inquire into the situation.
It was unanimously agreed that the
administration machinery now operat-
ing separately in the several fields OF
soldiers relief should be consolidated
under on central authority, probably
new executive officer who would be re-
sponsible directly to the President.
Heads of all the bureaus having to
do with treatment of the war veterans
were present and in reply to questions
from Chairman Dawes and Colonel F.
w. Galbraith, Jr., national commander
of the American Legion, said they ia
vored the general idea Of a consolidat-
ed service bureau. This endorsement,
Chairman Dawes said, promised quick
solution of the problem as it related
to the general administration of aid
for men who are alleged to have suf-
fered under the system of divided gov
ernmental responsibility.
Among those who expressed general
endorsement of the plan for central
ization were Sureon General Cum
mings, OF the Public Health Service,
who said he would be willing to bring
his service under the plan, so far as
its work with soldiers is Connected
r. H. Hallett, acting director OF the
War Risk Bureau, and Uel Lambkin,
director of the rehabilitation division
of the Vocational Education Board.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on the
twelfth day of April, 1921, the MasoI
County. Fiscal Court at the Masol
county court house in Maysville. Ken
lucky, will elect a County Treasure
for a term Of four az years.
All applicants must submit sealed
bids which must be filed with th'
Clerk Of the Mason Fiscal Court on o.
before 10 o'clock a. m. on said date
at which time all submitted bills will
be opened and examined and the sait
court shall elect that person whose
bid is regarded by said court as beino
the lowest and best bid, provided tn
person making such bid possesses th'
other qualifications required Of sue
officer as set out in Chapter 1873. 1925
Acts OF the General Assembly of the
state Of kentucky.
HIP. PURNELL,
21Mch10t Judge Mason County Court
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
BARDSTOWN PEOPLE ATTEND
OLD KENTUCKY HOME BENEFIT.

Louisville, KY, April 6. Nearly
300 residents Of Bardstown, people
who live near and know intimately,
Federal Hill" where Stephen Foster
wrote my Old Kentucky Home" Tues
day attended the matinee perform
ance Of "Lightnin" marking the open
Ing Of the campaign to purchase the
old Rowan homestead and convert It
into a shrine for Kentuckians, and a
monument to the author OF the song.
Before the curtain went up, Cover
nor Edwin P. Morrow, made a brief
address, in which he paid tribute to
the song and its composer and en-
pressed appreciation to John Golden
who donated the house and services
Of the company, and to the cast. The
proceeds from the performance were
added to the fund for purchase ant
identifying of Federal Hill"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
COLD WAVE CAUSED LITTLE
DAMAGE TO WINTER WHEAT

Washington, April 6. The condi-
ton of winter wheat throughout the
country is generally favorable" says
a Department of Agriculture review
on domestic crop conditions issued to-
day. Damage to the crop from the re
cent freeze was said to have beef
negligible and, very little winter
killing was reported. The Hessan fl
was said to be prevalent in all part
Of Indiana, but no damage was re-
ported.
Corn planting was reported in full
progress in the Southern states, witt
good stands obtained. Land is bein'
prepared for planting in the leadin
corn producing states in the centra
section.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
KENTUCKY CONGRESSMEN TO
DRAW USUAL ASSIGNMENTS

Washington, April 6. - While thu
committee on committees which ha'
been arranging the Republican repre-
sentation on House committees ha
made no official announcement of it.
assignments, 1t has become known IN
officially that Representatives John v
Langley, ]. NJ. Robson and Charles ]
Ogden, Republicans, of Kentucky, will
retain their old committee member
ships, with Langley chairman of The
committee on public buildings am
grounds; Ogden on appropriations
and Robson on education, mines and
mining, roads and pensions.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
WOMAN ELECTED MAYOR
OF TOWN IN MISSOURI

st. James, Mo-, April g. Mrs. Maye
Ousley was elected Mayor of st. James
Tuesday by majority of eight votes
over her opponent, Roger s. Hall, ac-
cording to an unofficial tabulation,
Both ran on nonpartlsan ticket.
Mrs Ousley will be the first woman
in the state to hold the mayoralty Of
fee.
Virtually the entire voting strength
Of st James participated in the cleo
ton.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
GEORGETOWN MAN
ENDS LIFE IN CREEK

Georgetown, KY, April 6.-The body
of John R. Belts, 6S years old, form
er saloonkeeper, who disappeared
from home Monday night, was found
Tuesday night in Elkhorn Creek, two
blocks from his residence The dis
covery was made by member of a
searching party.
The theory that he committed sui
eide is accepted generally. His wife
said she had no intimation that he in
tended to end his life. He had been de-
spondent, however.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
SCHOOL TAX RULING MADE.

Frankfort, KY, April 6. - Livestock
and other personal property on farms
outside graded school districts, but be-
longing to persons living within such
districts, are taxable for the county
common schools and not the graded
districts, Attorney General Charles l..
Dawson stated in an opinion given
|. B. Ross, Carlisle.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
COLORED CITIZENS.

The Congo River Tabernacle Lodge,
No. so, will hold its regular business
meeting Thursday night, April It'll.
All members are urged to be present
as we have very important business to
transact.
MRS. SUDIE MORTON, H. P.
MARIA J. SMITH, C. R.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
For Circuit Clerk.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce JAMES B. KEY as a can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
of Mason county at the approaching
Primary election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
For Tax Commissioner.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce STANLEY BRADY as a can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for TAX COMMISSIONER Of Mason
county at the approaching August pri-
mary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06

Mrs. H. G. Morrison and Mrs. Asa
Zornes, of Goddard, Fleming county,
are the guests of their sister, Miss
Hattie Stages, and the family of Mr.
George W. Royse in East Second
street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce NIKE BROWN as a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for SHERIFF of Mason county at the
approaching August primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06

The Pubic Ledger is authorized to
announce W. F. STEELE as a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER at
the approaching Primary election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
Ledger Want Ads PAY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Sheriff.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce CHARLES SLACK as a can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for SHERIFF of Mason County at the
approaching Primary election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06

County Judge H. p. Purnell is colG-
PEELED to walk with the aid of can
having seriously wrenched his right
foot when playing with his littlt
nenhew.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
COL0RED CITIZENS.

Supper Saturday, April 8, at Tho
colored Oddfellows' building on Sui
ton street, for the benefit colored boys
band. Everybody invited. 5Apr5'.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
CITY ASSESSOR on THE JOB.

City Assessor Harvey began work
on last Friday at making the city's as
sessment for this year and is now
about to complete his work in the
First ward.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED.

County Clerk James Owens today
issued marriage license to Edward
Weber, aged %, and Miss Mollie Robb,
aged "a, both of this city. They were
married this afternoon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
MURDER TRIAL Is BEGUN TODAY.

Covington, Ca, April Q. - Clyde
Manning, negro boss on the Jasper
county plantation Of John s. Williams,
Is understood to head the list Of states
witnesses to take the stand today at
the trial Of Villains, here, in the
Superior court, for the murder Of the
eleven negroes alleged to have been
killed in an effort to hide peonage
practices on the Williams farm.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06

Today is the last day for discount
of April first gas bills.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-06
FOR RENT
FER SALE

FOR SALE - Three-ysar-old pony,
buggy, cart, wagon and three sets
Of harness. Apply to James A. Wal
lace, Forest avenue and Lexington
streets. 5Apr6t
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We will buy your house and pay you
the cash for 1t. We will sell you a
house on credit and let you pay us by
the week for It. So why pay rent to
the other fellow when you can be pay
ing it to yourself.
NJ. F. & D. B. C0UGHLN,
No. 200 Market Street. Phone No. 40
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-08-18
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS

John Fl. Potts has returned from
business trip to Chicago.
T. S. Wren, who has been here for
three weeks, has returned to his
home in Pittsburgh.
Mrs. L. NJ. Wren has returned
from Olympian Springs very much
improved in health.
Miss Myrtle Richardson and Chas.
Richardson are visiting relatives at
Olympian Springs this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Lewis, Lex
ington, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arch Prewitt for several days en-
route TO New York.
Mrs. d. w. Gordon. of Pittsburgh,
Pa, who has been with her mother,
Mrs. L. M. Wren at Olympian
Springs, will be here for few days
prior to her return home.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-08-18
Charles Robson
Severely Cut in Fight

Charles Robson, widely known
and wealthy merchant anG lumber
dealer Of Chambers Station, was Sc
riously and perhaps fatally wounded
in fight with Boone Poynter, which
look place near Morgan's Branch at
II o'clock last night. The alterca-
ton between the two men came up,
it is said, over an account which
Paynter is alleged to have owed at
the Robson Store. Hot words passed
between the two men, when Poynter
drew his knife and slashed Robson
several times about the face and
body, inflicting wounds from which
lie may not recover. Robson was
placed in an automobile and brought
to the offices of DIR. McKenna in this
city, where he was given attention
and later taken to the Mary Chiles
Hospital Poynter was not injured.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1921-08-18
REM0DELS BUSINESS HOUSE

Mrs. T. G. Julian, Of Lexington,
owner of the building occupied by
Hombs & Co.. has let the contract
for the remodeling of the place,
which. when the work is finished,
win be one of the most complete
and up-to- date business houses in
this section. The building will be
newly painted, both inside and out.
newly pspered and modern fixtures
will be installed.
Shortly after September first the
ontire first floor of the building will
be occupied by Hombs & Co., whose
rapidly growing business demanded
q more spacious storeroOm. There
will be two entrances to Hombs'
Store. one on Main and one on
MaysviTle street, This popular bus
mess concern will continue to handle
the very best in haberdashery and to
carry out their 'Truth. Cash, One
Price" policy. which has done so
much to make their business sue
cessful.