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Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31

On Saturday night Sid called me up and asked me to come to his house to play cards. I had been out one night that week and did not feel like leaving again.
 But as I was making my eXusses over the phone Dot surprised me by interrupting and saying:
 "Yes, you must go; 1 know you'll enjoy it. Father will go with you. he'd like card game"
 What about you and your moth er?"
 We've a great deal to talk over; we'll be glad to be left alone"
 l knew how welcome Dots father would be in the game. Once before he had played with my friends and had left with all the money. He was the "tightest player I had ever met. Still, there was nothing to d. but take him along
 There were seven of us, Sid, who was the soul of hospitality. had un- corked two bottles of whisky - the last he had left (they always are)- and put them on the sideboard in the dining room.
 Along about 10 o'clock I went into the dining room and took a little drink of the Scotch, reflecting that it might be a long time before got another.
 I happened to glance at the bottle of rye and wa5 surprised to see that it was about half gone. I knew that most of the boys drank Scotch. How, ever, I thought little of that then.
 When I returned to the game noted with even greater surprise that my father-in-law was betting recklessly. H stood pat on pair of jacks and bluffed out Sid who had three hines: Sid knew my father in-law's reputation and thought he must have at least a straight
 Suddenly I understood it. I con nected my father-in-law' wild bet ting with the disappearance of the rye and that with his frequent ab sences from the room.
 For a time his luck stood by him Then it changed-and how quickly luck at cards can change! He be as though he were playing fOl matches.
 Whenever he had two pairs h.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
QUICK AND SURE ?

IoR the of central Illinois judge the charge of assault with to
 that the authorities feared the public migh take the w hands youthful robbery tortured meae the atter 
 daily? Granted the criminals within saftert theyc ted the crime
 
 juries that the national attitude
  crimn haveit ear o
 sentenced The jury was headed chair for the including who in contrast to several o penalty without mend
 predicted when began to be included on uric in crmi
 the criminals criminal
  shrink
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Killed at Phoenix

DOUGLAS-E. w. Evans, who has been connected with the Paul quarry for 10 years. died yesterday afternoon from injuries received in an automo- bile collision on the Tempe road, near Phoenix
 The accident happened at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, when MT. Evans, in his Chevrolet passenger car was travelling toward Tucson and large truck from the insane asylum at Phoe- nix was going in an opposite direc- tion As the two machines rounded a bend in the road they collided, the big truck ploughing into the other car. Evans was picked up unconscious and died on the operating table.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Announce Wedding

BONITA - Miss Lillian Erickson was a charming hostess at a party given at her home in the Chiricahua mountains Saturday evening, honor ing Miss Helen Thompson and Albert Hendrix, whose marriage will take place June 1. Dancing was indulged in until late hour, when delightful refreshments were served. Mrs. Hut chison of Bowie and Miss Evelyn Vel don assisted the hostess in entertain ing the large crowd assembled, to greet the happy couple and with them happiness.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Improving Ranch

KELTON-Mr. Ross, who is in charge of the large ranch which C. J. Eastman is developing at Kelton, was in Wilcox one day last week, taking over to the ranch span of fine Bel gian mares, which NIT. Eastman had brought in to be placed upon their place. MT. Rose has now cleared up nearly 200 acres of land on the East man place at Kelton. A large portion of this will be seeded to alfalfa this summer.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31

exposing the man and warns him that his safe is about to be opened. The profiteer takes the papers to his home that night. but the editor determined to get the story. sends Spike to the merchants home. It is here that Spike sees the necklace, and the scene in which it is used takes place.
 The story is filled with surprises. advanture, dramatic action and love interest, with an occasional touch of humor that lightens up the in- tense situations and prepares the spectator for the next big scene.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Girls Essay

DOS CABEZAS-At the close of the Dos Cabezas school few days past, each pupil was given d subject on which to write an essay of two hun dfed words and the following was submitted by little gorl, whose sub ject was Motor Cars;
 MT. Haley was driving the motor car on the railroad the other day, when it jumped right off the track"
 The other hundred and eighty words are what Haley said when he picked himself out of the wreck. but know. teacher, that you wouldn't want me to repeat them.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
VANISHED - 65,OOO GIRLS

CXTYFIvE THOUSAND girls without leaving a
  in the District of plumb This majority
  city is the quicksand that swallows The problem,  
   But thesc do o the deterioration the When fathers their daughters to girls yearly disappear without leaving a trace.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
MORE EDISON QUESTIONS

How many miles from here 60 there? How big is the Irish navy? Who put the rocks in the rocking
 chair? Who first ate potatoes with gravy? Who put the grizZlie down in the
 m'ues? Gust send Mrs. Grundy the answer0 How many limbs has limburger
 cheese? And who was the first shimmy
 dancer? Who wrote Mendelsohnn's Wedding
 March What color eyes has a snail? Why is the ocean so close to the shore? Does 9 coal bucket ever turn pail? What does a cuckoo have to cook? How much ice in q chunk?
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Celebration Program

TOMBSTONE - The program for the Fourth will be announced soon, but not until the arrangements are so made that nothing will be adver- tised that is not going to be pulled off. So far the road race from Fairbank for all nOn-previous racing cars, the concerts by the Tenth Cavalry band, the parade. boxing matches and fire works are slated for sure attractions with others being decided, upon and arranged for daily
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
F. V F. N T s

D WILLIAM KEEN distinguished
  lifetime  to Paeurs further fundamental discoveries of the specific Paeurs and Listers researches resulting ana Discovery that insects Discovery To mcd usc, the degree to it has been without popular interest
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Around The World

The Coliseum in Rome has been leased to a motion picture company.
 Gold assaying $91 ton has been discovered in the Gatineau district, Quebec, 50 miles north of Ottawa.
 More Lban $6,0O0.O00 was stolen in postal robberies last year; $3,50O,000 recovered.
 DesertiCn Of children has been made an eXtraditable offense be- tween the United States and Canada
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Road Petition

DOS CABEZAS-A petition has been circulated to be presented to the board of supervisors asking that the Dos Cabezas road be repaired. The road between Dos Cabezas and Will COX is in bad condition. For dis tance of seven miles from Dos Cabe- gas toward Wilcox the road is excel lent, but for three miles through the fenced district it is nearly impossible.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31

Most of the rumors said the smell ters would be moved to Don Luis. One Don Luis resident, who believ- ed it wouldn't be long before there was d smelter in his neighborhood, decided to go in training, so he put a smudge pot in his backyard and built a bonfire of old auto tires in front and wound up his preparations by setting big pan of fresh cab bage on the stove. After PA hours of this he said he didn't care if they built 50 smelters at Don Luis.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Schools Consolidate

COCHISE-The COchise and Serv- oss schools have consolidated which is thought to be. good move, as this rural school problem is quite q hind rance to the county. Many good fam lilies have moved away in the past two years in order to have better school advantages. If we can consolidate our schools more. perhaps later we may be able to run q buss tu convey
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Wilcox Celebration

WlLLCOX-As previously announc- cd Wilcox will have a Fourth of July celebration to begin Saturday, July ?, and last until Monday evening, July 1. During the celebration a number of real sports will be featured, including horse races, baseball games. foot races and other sports, with dancing Saturday and Monday nights of tho celebration and big free barbecue
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Mines Openinn

COCHISE-It is pleasing to the Co., chise people to see the mines open ing, it has been so'dull the past few months. Several men are working in the Red Bird mine and some of the mones at Johnson and other places are beginning work.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Minstrel Show

FIT. HUACHUCA-Unde the aus pices of St. Pauls Guild of the Epis- copal church the Tenth Cavalry Min strel show will appear in Tombstone on the evening of Friday, June 3, and Tombstone theatre-goeIs especially those who still retain a love for the old-time minstrel, will have a chance to see something good
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Teachers Examination

TOMBSTONE-The regular quar- terly teachers examination will be held in Tombstone on June and ', and Miss Helen Brown, county school superintendent, is sending out notices for all applicants to consult with her before that date.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Elect Officers

WILLcOX-Installa of officers for the Wilcox Woman's Club, for the year 1921-22. daintily appointed ca baret luncheon complimentary 10 the retiring and new officers, annual re. ports and sincere expressions of ap- Feciatiou for the services rendered by. the retiring officers, especially tho president. Mrs J l.. Misenhimer,
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31

at 12 o'clock noon at Wilcox on Mon day, July f. These three days of eel ebration will be celebration that will be enjoyed by everyone who at tends, and it is expected that the at- tendance will be large.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Dear kiddo:

Dear kiddo:
 Lou seem to remember lot of things. Just how far back can you remember without exertina yourself'
 CURIOUS. Dear Curious: can remember when every guy who owned an auto in Bisbee used to go to Rodco every Sunday But there's another guy in remember when they didn't nave to 9 to RodeO. He sa~s. though. that i's an exertiol for him to remember thS far back.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
MOVING THE SHELTERS

Now that it's all settled that the smelters aint to be moved away from Douglas, Major Kelly wont hSTe to get up early every morning and look out the window to see if the smel- ters is still where they was when he went to bed the night before.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31

Moving the smelters" has been the greatest indoor sport in Bisbee for the last two weeks. Lottsa guys went to a lot of trouble to tear 'em down and move 'em up to the War ren District, but when Mister Doug las said they wasn't to be moved no bCdy offered to take 'em back.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Charge of Mill

PEARCE-Mr. Wealkey of CoChise moved his family to Pearce last week. He will be mill boss when the mill starts operating
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31

whose administration has been one of universal merit, were the chief fea- lures of the last meeing of the Wom- ans Club which was held in the audi torium Wednesday afternoon.
 The following officers were install ed with Mrs. c. O. Anderson as in stalling officer and Mrs. J. C. Gungl, marshal: Mrs. II. A. Morgan, presi- dent; Mrs D. H Boyd, first vice pres idcnt: Mrs. J. l.. Misenhimer second vice president; Mrs. T. l., OdOm, re- cording secretary; Mrs. J w Moore, corresponding secretary; Mrs. T. D. Ward, treasurer, and Mrs. j. w Smith. auditor. The names of the five members of the board are Mrs. H. A. Morgan, chairman; Mrs. JNW smith. secrctary.treasurer: Mrs. II. L. Johnson, Mrs J. P. Cummings and Mrs. A. l.. Chopper. The election of the board of trustees occurs annually, the second Saturday in November
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31

Gentlemen, heretofore barred from the French Vocabulary because or it's foreign origin, is now good French.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Cochise County Nous Briefs

the children to high school and thus keep our children home, as we'll as good families who would otherwise move away.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31

Dear kiddo:
 don't like my sixth husband, but he don't heat me up or swear at me or get soused, and l aint got no grounds for shaking him. But how can get rid of him without any fuss? ANXIOUS. g Dear Ma'am: Just start talkin' about the other five
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31

Dear kiddo:
 have on bringing stuff into this country from Mexico? Will it cost any more? WACO NICK.
 Dear Nick: Not the stuff you're thinking of. The cost of bringing it into this country will stand at about $500 and a year at the Hotel de Leavenworth.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
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"It Can Be Done"

A valuable necklace of diamonds valued at several thousand dollars, is worn by Florence Hart. one of the players in 'It Can Be Done" Vita graph production. which will be shown at the Eagle theatre today.
 In one of the scenes Spike Daw- sen. character of the underworld. itor of a newspaper to get evidence aeanst the profiteers, can't resist the temptation of helping himself to the necklace, which has carelessly been left upon Q stand by Mrs. Stand ish after she had worn it for a. re- ception the afternoon before. The necklace is of a peculiar design, ana Vitarraph had a jeweier make one of paste for the occasion, but as the iems must sparkle in dim light and throw fire it was found that nothing but geunine stones would do'
 After considerable negotiations Da vid Smith. director of the production secured the loan of real stones for the occasion. In order to satisfy the owner Vitagraph was compelled to nut a S5O,0O0 burglary insurance upon the jewelry No harm came to them however, and the ncklace was re turned to the owner without m's- hap
 Earle Williams plays the role of an author engaged by the editor of the daily newspaper to secure evidence against a combine of food merchants who are engaged in profiteering. He secures evidence against one, expos ing the man in an article written for the newspaper. The prof'teer is sentenced to jail. Second on the list is the father of the girl the young author hopes to marry. He balks al
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Dear Mir. underWood:

Dear Mir. Underwood:
 know when the next full moon is due. but when will there be second one? lGNATZ.
 Dear Iggie: It don't know, but whenever you start seeing a second full moon it's time to quit and go home, if you can.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
Tuesday Morning, May 3l, 1921
Just Passin' The
 Time Away
By KID UNDERWOOD

Where is the brewery on Brewery
 Gulch? Aint foolish questions the bunk?
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-31
YESTERDAYS MAIL

YES TEROAY'S MAIL Dear Kid:
 went down yesterday and bought new battery for my fIivver. Should have it charged right away?
 ILL HENRY. Dear Hank: No. start it out right by paying cash for it.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24
A Wonderful Medicine
Thankful People Praise ThOmp-
sons BarOsma Kidney
Tablets.

Maysville people rely upon this rem
edy. If It ever fails to give relief, your
money back.
For pain in the back, rheumatism,
sciatica, run down condition, try this
latest scientific remedy. 1t works
quickly and surely. The entire system
will benefit by taking Thompson's Ba-
rosma Kidney Tablets, as they have a
tonic effect, cleansing the system OF
impurities and imparting tone and
vigor. ]. ]. Woods & Son sell them in
Maysville for 60 cents a box.
When constpated and bilious. be
sure and ALSO use Golden Lax Tab
lets. They are purely vegetable. %
cents.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24
DESPAIR Turks
IN WEAK BLOOD
Guides PeptO- Mangan, the Blood
Builder, ArOuses Dull
Faculties,

Many a man and many woman
feels all out of sorts from thin, weak
ened blood. The least little thing gont
wrong throws them into a wild form
Of dependency. Instead of bracing W
and meeting ordinary difficulties, they
are downed. Nerves are on edge. APP
petite lags. Sleep is restless. They
are weak and tired and dull. Poor
blood works its havoc till the will
loses its power Few people who fall
into habits of worry and dependency
realize that most Of their troubles are
due to lack of endurance--to blood
that has become weakened by over
work or straining.
Healthy men and women with rich,
red blood see things brightly. They
tackle life with zest and go along
smilingly, full of eagerness and en-
durance.
GUIDES Pepto-Mangan taken stead
lily restored the blood to its natural
richness. 1t actually makes red cor
puscles, the tiny particles in blood
which made it red. Druggists have
Guides Pepto-Mangan in liquid and
tablet form - Advertisement.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24
NASHVILLE MAN TO
LOCATE IN HONOLULU.

Mr.. Hermann Calvert, son Of Mrs.
c. 7. Calvert, of West Third street, is
leaving today for the west coast after
brief visit with his mother and rel
atives and friends here.
Mr.. Calvert for the past year and a
half has been auditor for large
western insurance company and To-
Gated in Omaha, Neb. His company
desiring to establish branch Office
in the Hawaiian Islands and realiz-
ing his ability chose him and a friend
to do this work
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24
Use Shtck Wall Board , IS warp R NJ H s6S
ROOSEVELT WEEK.

Louisville, Oct. %. - Tribute will
be paid to the memory OF Theodore
Roosevelt by every Boy Scout troop in
Louisville this week, when Theodore
Roosevelt Week" is observed In the
entire Scout organization throughout
the country. Every Scout troop In the
city has been urged by Andy T. Ben
son, Scout executive Of Louisville OF
Louisville Council, to put on a special
Roosevelt memorial program, in keep
Ing with the occasion.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24
wOMAN'S BODY
FOUND IN POND.

New York, Oct. "a. - All clues for
possible Identification Of young
woman, part Of whose body was found
in pond, near Queens boulevard,
have failed. Capt. D. A. Moeller, U. s.
Marine corps, said the body bore a
resemblance to young woman who
visited the barracks three weeks ago
in search Of marine
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24
BUY Good
CLOTHES !

1T PAYS. CHOOSE CLOTHES
DEPENDABLE IN QUALITY
THE KIND THAT FIT AND
STAY FIT-THE KIND THAT
GIVE SOUND SERVICE IN
LONG WEAR.
INVEST IN REAL GOOD AP-
PEARANCE-IN THE Salts
FACTION WHICH ON E S
WITH
KUPPEN HEI MER
GOOD 10 T H ES
Geo. H. Frank & Go.
Maysville's Foremost Clothiers
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24
COLORED CITIZENS.
Card Of Thanks.

We sincerely wish to thank our
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness and sympathy shown in the sick
ness and death Of our dear husband
and father, Mr.. Elisha Lewis, and to
thank Rev. Jackson for the consoling
words and tender way in which he
conducted the services; we also wish
to thank Rev. and Mrs. Smith for the
lovely solo; also Mr.. John Porter and
Son for the obliging and sympathetic
way in which they conducted the fu-
neral. THE FAMILY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24
GEORGETOWN BOND ISSUES
Up AT SPECIAL ELECTION.

Georgetown. Voters will decide
whether they want 100000 in bonds
for purchase, construction and install
lation of a water and electric light
plant and $4,000 to extend the sani-
tary sewer system throughout the city
at special election called for gener-
al election day by the council.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24
PaStinle Today
EDNA MURPHY and JOHNNIE WALKER in
FANTOM AS"

Third fourth episodes Two complete episodes presented
every Monday Positively the thrilling mystery play made
1921 American serial in 20 chapters Contains startling thrills
than the daring SUSPENSE MYSTERY and
THRILLS GALORE.
CLYDE COOK and the Sunshine widows in THE TOREADOR
Sunshine comedy See the dainty Spanish girls They
chickens
SIX BIG REELS TODAY. A BIG DOUBLE SHOW presented
At THE REGULAR ADMISSION.
ADMISSION 10 AND Is CENTS
TOMORROW - Edna Murphy and Johnnie Walker of Fan
tomas fame LIVE WIRES story of two live wires who
electrified band of crooks.
PATRONS PLEASE TAKE WARNING! The cleverest crook
Outside of the Law coming the Pastme Wednesday,
who?
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24
AGENTS WANTED

START one Of our Candy Factories at
home, or small room anywhere. We
furnish everything. Experience I'M
necessary. Big pay. Men-women.
Frederick Kurn, 514 Walnut street,
philadelphia, Pa. 19Oct6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24
BLOOD POISON RESULTS
FROM SCRATCH OF PIN,

Fairview.-Miss Ivy Marned, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Harmed, Of
Edwards Mill, is in a serious condi-
ion as the result of blood poisoning
which developed from a pin scratch.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24

Miss Eva Hughes, milliner at the
Maysville Suit & Dry Goods Co., is
visiting friends in Louisville and while
there she will attend the mid-winter
display of millinery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24

Mrs. Laura Haffer, of Winchester,
and Mrs. Bette Smart were the week.
end guests of the relative, Mrs. Hattie
Crowell. of East Front street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24

FOUND - -Four keys on ring. Owner
may have same by calling at this Of
Gee and paying for this ad. 2s-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24

Buy in Maysville. 1t pays.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24

FOUND On Government square. a
valuable dog collar with the initials
r. G." engraved thereon. Owner
may have same by paying for this
ad. 21Oct3t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-24

Mr.. VIM. Hockaday, Of Lexington, is
spending few days with relatives
and friends here.
Evening journal., 1921-03-08

told the school matter has become
a political question. II any person
thinks Il is political / feel disap-
pointment in him. The public
schools are so important and sacred
that any man who attempts 20 play
politics thereon is beyond reclama-
tion. II politics were in the school
question would be ashamed to meet
children on the street and go home
and meet my wife and children. It
is not a political issue. IL is an issue
OF conscience and common decency
II you play politics on the school
bill i pity you from the bottom OF
my heart"
Representatiye J. f. Wilson said;
1T is not a political issue on the
Democratic side"
b. +. Davis asked 20 be enlight-
ened as 10 overhead expenses.
Mr.. Hughes answered: Every
item Of expense must be submitted
in a budget II expenses are too
high the Legislature can cut them
down"
Dr. Cooper referred to the school
budget for this year and said ne
would get copies for Legislators.
on motion OF Representative
Gray the House gave Messrs. Hous-
ton. Hughes and Cooper a rising
vote OF thanks.