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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-30

congressional career was as lalIn
full and as untiring as it was sue
cessful. and which brought hlr
lasting prominence | +, the nation
affairs.
He was a jurist Of exceptions
attachments. His career upon tn
bench was marked by conspicuou
success. He was what is spoken o
as a constitutional lawyer, measur
| ing the merits of every controversy
by lhe great underlying principles
of law which he understood so wei
and which it was his delight tC
study anu to expound.
After Judge Moon had been ir
congress long enough te become
seasoned and aquire important
committee assignments, he began
to attractthe. attention of important
men in the body of both political
parties. Particularly did he gain
attention from Hon. Joe G. Cans
non when he was speaker of the
house. and it was not long before
he was in truth national figure.
He had become that long before
the homefolks realized it, and on
two great committees was a COM
manding parsonage These were
rivers and harbors and postofices
and post roads. When he became
chairman Of the latter By senoritYs
ne took place.as one Of the most
members Of congress. /.
II held ssls 1ElalllAa1snlp and liz
full measure Of strength and i'm
portance rightfully belonging to it
until the change of administration
in 1921.
The lock and dam at Hale bar
which has done SO much both for
commerce and for industry, and
which will confer increasing bene-
fits upon his home community tor
many generations, was one of his
important achievements; but his
work was as comprehensive as it
was 'untiring, He had his generous
share in every feature of the
undertaking which is to maze the
Tennessee river a great artery in
the worlds commerce.
He more than any other man. is
responsible for the comprehensive
scheme to promote its navigation.
which is now nearing completion.
What is perhaps his most distln-
guished service was rendered
the committee on post
offices and post roads. Beginning
with a place upon this important
he rose to be its chair
man, and the term of his service in
that capacity is marked by the
most reaching innovations
which the postal service has known.
He drew the bill which provided
for rural free delivery. He drew
the bill when established the
parcel post. He drew the bill
which added aviation to postal
facilities. These are but the out
standing features of service which
was noted for its high order of
intelligence and faithfulress to a
constituency.
But it was not in public matters
alone that Judge Moon won and
retained his eminence. His was a
strong personality that made and
kept its place among his neighbors
Warm hesrted and loyal to his
friends almost to fault, his
generous helpfulness cost him
many sacrafce. Many time he
seemed to jeopardize his political
careeK through his answering
IovaltY. Wany time he suffered
loss when he could i'll
afford il, that he might shield a
friend. -Chattanooga News.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-30
DEATH COMES TO
JOHN A. MOON
Distinguished Public Servant Dies Sunday Morning
After Long Selge of illness

John Austin Moon ended a llf
of distinguished servic at his resi-
dence, Oak street and Centra
avenue. at an early hour Sunda'
morning.
He was a man of such depth o
character that it could not b'
measured by any casual soundings
For this reason, he has not beer
fully understood, even by his home
people, and will not be until the
passing Of years shall have giver
aclear and prejudice free view
point Reyond doubt, he was des-
tined to become a great Judge,
had he not been impelIed to q
wider aud more stirring field OF
usefulness by his political and
personal ambitions.
While on the bench he evinced
certain rugged, stalwart traits OF
character as jurist, which had
only begun. to attract attention
when they were lost sight "t IN
large Sc lst bvf the attention that
he began to attract as a hard hard
working, conscientious. influential
member OF congress.
He was born April p, 1885, IN
Albemarle county, Virginia, the
SON OF William Franklin NJ
when but a year old hisI father
moved to Georgia. and later to
Alabama when the iudge was -
years oftage.
Ths salixSs aag ssnlaR vs.
Eedh afed III The Alabama public
schools and King college, Bns-
tol. He was admitted to the bar IN
Alabama at the age of l9 years,
and came to Chattanooga and be
gan the practice of law when only
20 years of age.
1t is truth not very widely
known that John Moon was ad-
mltted to the bar of Alabama at
the age of l9, and to the Tenn
essee bar before he was OF age. he
came to Chattanooga in 1874, and
began the practice of law without a
Ddrtner, his first office being in the
old Clppinger building, on the
west side of Market street between
Eighth and Ninth. His first law
partner was the suave and erudlte
Col. Lawrence ). Marye, who had
previously been a partner with the
late P, A. Drawner, with the firm
style of Marye &. Barwner' Later
Moon formed a partnership with
Mai +. NJ Dodson, the firm name
being Dodson & Moon. Other law
yers with whom he was associated
were the late h. 5. Daniels and
the present chancellor, Hon. w. b.
Garvln.
At the age of 20, Mr.. Moon be-
came city attorney of Chattanooga,
and proved an efficient officer. In
1889 he was appointed circuit Judge
by the governor to succeed the
veteran Judge d.. Z. 1rewhitt,
whose death had made the office
vacant. In 1892 he was elected to
the office, defeating the late Maj
Charles r. Evans in most spirit
ed contest. This election was for
a short term, and in 1894 he was
again elected this time defeating
the late Col. w. J ("Joe') Cliff
This was a notable contest, Col.
Gift proving himself strong man
before the people, Notwithstanding
comm knowledge that his talents
and tastes were much more for the
field of advocacy than for the
bench.
Judge Noon served until his
election to congress in 1896, when
he defeated Hon. Foster V. Brown,
There he remained in continuous
service for twentv-four years. His
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-30

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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12
PRESIDENTS FATHER
IS QUIETLY MARRIED
DR.. Harding, Aged 70, Is Married to
Wis Stenographer at Michigan's
Gretna Green Thursday.

Monroe, Mich, August 70. DR..
George T. Harding, father Of President
Warren G. Harding, came to Monroe
Thursday, married Miss Alice Severns,
for many years stenogpraher and at
tendants in his Office at Marion, Ohio,
and left the city before more than a
score Of Monroe citizens had guessed
his identity.
DR.. Harding is rs years old, while
his bride Is So.
Accompanied by younger Marion
couple who refused to divulge their
names, DR.. Harding and Miss Severns
drove to Monroe in an automobile
reaching the city shortly after noon
They went Immediately to the county
court house, obtained marriage H.
cense, and asked to be directed to q
Baptist parsonage. AS there is no resi-
dent Baptist pastor here the couple
went to the home of the Rev. Frank
T. Knowles, pastor of the Monroe
Presbyterian church, who performed
the ceremony at o'clock.
Following the wedding DR.. Harding
and his bride left Immediately in theil
automobile, driving south toward To
ledo.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12
CANINE coal
WASHINGTON AND GEMS
WEEKLY PROGRAM.

The management Of the Washington
and Gem theaters announces the pro-
gram at these houses for next week
as follows:
Monday, afternoon at Gem, evening
at Opera House, Bebe Daniels In "The
March Hare" and Selznick News.
Tuesday, afternoon at Gem. evening
at Opera House, Alice Calhoun IN
Closed Doors
Wednesday, afternoon at Gem, eve
ming at Opera House, Held by the
Enemy"
Thursday, afternoon at Gem, eve
ming at Opera House, idol of Clay"
Friday. at Gem only, afternoon and
evening, idol of Clay"
Friday, at Opera House only, after
noon and evening, Charles Ray in
Peaceful Valley" and Selznick News.
Saturday at Gem only, afternoon and
eccning, Charles Ray in Peaceful Val
ley"
Saturday, at the Opera House only,
afternoon and evening, Tom Moore in
Hold Your Horses" Mack Sennett
comedy "Dabbilng In Art"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12
NATURE TELLS YOU
As Many a Maysville Reader Knows
Too Well.
When the kidneys are weak,
Nature tells you about 1t.
Tho ,irina 70 uatura,o {nday

When the kidneys are weak,
Nature tells you about 1t.
The urine is natures index.
Infrequent or too frequent passage,
Other disorders suggest kidney Ills.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for dis
ordered kidneys. Ask your neighbor.
Maysville people testify to their
worth.
Charles KEENAN,, retired farmer, 81
Wood street, Maysville, says: II have
used Doan's Kidney Pills several diff
ferent times within the last few years
and never had them fail to do me
good. My kidneys were in mighty
bad shape the first time I used them.
The secretions I passed were bloody
and burned terribly. My back kept
me in misery during the time the at
tack lasted and was feeling general
ly run down. l went to Wood g Sons
Drug Store and got couple boxes Of
them. This medicine reached my case
at once and cured me up in good
shape. l have always relied upon
Doan's ever since. use few now
and then to regulate my kidneys and
they never fail me-"
Price en- cents, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills - the same that
Mr.. KEENAN, had. Foster-Milburn Co..
MFRS, Buffalo, N. Y.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12
RESURFACING TWENTY-FIVE

Augusta, KY, August u. The
state highway commission has force
of men at work resurfacing the turn
pike from Augusta to the Bracken
county line with oil and crushed stone.
The distance is % miles. This road
was. rebuilt under state aid and has
been taken over by the state. Two
years from now 1t will be covered with
asphalt,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12
GUARD CLOSELY
AGAINST TYPHOID, {
Says DR.. GU|TTARD
County Health Officer Issues Timely
Warning Against Typhoid Epi.
demic in County as Well as In
the City.

DR.. V. D. Guittard, Mason County
Health Officer, has issued this state
ment to the public:
A lesson is learned by experience
only or by frequent repetition. Mays
vile and Mason county have had suffi-
cient experience with typhoid fever
epidemics. They have learned their
lesson. But lessons once learned often
fade in time from the memory
The possibility of an outbreak of
typhoid fever always exists in this city
and county under present conditions.
Isn't this common expression,
clear, cool spring water?' But never
theless this limpid spring water has
been the source Of typhoid fever in
both cases reported during the month
of July to the Mason County Health
Office. A sample of water from both
springs was sent to the State Labora-
tory and found very badly polluted
Just think of it! Typhoid fever can
come only by swallowing some Of the
discharges from person who has had
the disease. There discharged emptied
in an old style closet trickle and seer
through the soil into the spring. What
could be clearer and palmer?
Shallow wells act just the same as
catch basins and collectors Of the
seeds Of typhoid.
Owners of unsewered houses and
houses not supplied with the Kentucky
Sanitary Tank have a tremendous re.
sponsibility in the matter. 1t is you
who is responsible for the pollution
of the ground and water, and the
spread of this disease.
How little the expense of connect.
ing with the sewer or building a SAM.
tary tank as compared with the loss Of
single life. The value of life as
determined by the courts is about a..
10000. Less than one-hundredth part
Of this sum would pay for the cost Of
an improved Kentucky closet, and pro.
tect you and your tenant from dan
gerous disease.
The state is so anxious that you dc
this, that 1t furnished the labor free
You furnish the material. Send us
word and we send a force of three mel
to construct the tank. You do not pay
cent for their labor.
or course after your shallow wei
and beautiful spring are polluted, 1t II
necessary to safeguard the health o.
your family by boiling the water fol
every use. But how much better, how
much more sensible to prevent thu
pollution in the first place.
II is known that flies also scatte
the seeds Of typhoid. How much bet
ter then 1t would be to clean away tina
manure pile, that old garbage, ant
other collections Of filth and dirt
where they breed, than to have a dan
gerous and expensive case of sicknes
in your home. OF course swat him an
screen against him but go back furthe
and starve him and do not let hir
have a place to breed and grow.
The care and attention of every on
is enlisted to prevent another epidemi
Of typhoid in this city and county.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
TO AID HIGHWAY MOVE.

Chambers of Commerce of Ironton,
Ohio, and Huntington, W. Va, are
evincing much interest in the proposed
Atlantic-P Pacific Highway. which will
follow the Ohio River Eastward. and
have assured the Cincinnati Automo-
bile Club of their cooperation in aid
ing the highway through this territory
Ironton business men are anxious to
be included on the highway because a
general traffic bridge is now being
erected between Ironton and Russell
Ky. The bridge will be completed by
April of next year and will furnishd
desirable crossing.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12
SALE OF CAMP TAYLOR
NETS U. s. s9Os,O o7

Washington, August 10. - Net pro-
ceeds Of the sale Of Camp Zachary
Taylor amounted to s0O2,O97s2. the
War Department announced. This
amount, It was stated, is exclusive Of
a 15 per cent commission on gross
sales paid to the Louisville Real Es-
tate & Development. Company which
conducted the auction. IN W
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12

Mr.. John Armstrong is spending a
couple of days in Lexington,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12

House for rent Have your automo-
bile insured against fire and theft
Rates very cheap. Parcel post insur-
ance for sale. Phone for rate on in
surance Of all kinds. Come in and get
some blotters free. NJ. F. & d. b.
COUGHLIN, No, 2O9 Market street.
Phone No. 40.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12
IF. M. HARRISON q
SON
COUNTY COURT.

In the Mason County Court Friday
the following business was transacted:
On motion Of the heirs Of Celia T.
Yancey. deceased, 1t was ordered that
the Bank OF Maysville be appointed
administrator Of the deceased's estate
and 1t qualified as such with Its cap
ital stock as surety on bond.
Mr.. R. G. Humlong was named guar
dian Of Robert H Pumpelly and he
QUILTED as such with Miss Hattie Nor
ris as surety on bond.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12
NEWSPAPER MAN FOUND
DEAD AT NICHOLASVHLE.

Nicholasville, KY, August 12.-Louis
Pitcher, SO years old, newspaper man,
was found dead Thursday morning In
his room at the Hotel Nicholas. His
death was unexpected.
He formerly owned newspapers in
Lexington and Nicholasville.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs
T. r. Pierce, and two brothers, Thomas
Pitcher, Of Chicago, and e. e. Pitcher,
Lexington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12

Washington, August IL. - Major
General Leonard Wood was authorita-
lively stated today to have been select
ed by President Harding for governor
general Of the Philippines and to have
expressed his willingness to accept the
post.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12

In the local police court Friday
morning Walter Grierson, Of Manches.
ter, Ohio, was fined SIS and costs on
charge of being drunk and disorderly
The fine was paid.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12
COLORID HERO TO BE
BURIED AT DOVER.

The body Of Charles Beckley, col
ored, Of Dover, who died while in serv-
ice in France, is expected to arrive at
Dover Saturday morning for burial
having left New York Friday morning.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12
COLORED BAND
CONCERT SATURDAY.

The Colored Boys Band will give a
concert at the corner Of Market and
Second streets Saturday at 1880 p. M
A collection will be taken for the bene-
fit of the band.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12

Misses Austen Fleming and Juanita
Richardson left Thursday afternoon
on a visit to relatives and friends In
Covington and Indianapolis.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-12
COLORED CITIZENS.

Mt. Hermon Chapter No. 7, will meet
Friday night at the hall at Sis. Please
be on time. Business Of importance.
CHAS. H. HOWE, H. P.
HARRY F. COMBS, Recorder.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-06

Ames Beat j. p" But
It's Tough on Public


NILES. Mich Dec. William j.
Ames OF SOUTH Bend has put him
self ia a bad light with the local JUS
tees OF the peace. and incidentally
stirred up trouble for all visitins
motorists who may be unfortunate
enough 20 be arrested for speeding II,
this city. A week ago Mr. Ames ten
dered caeck on a South Bend bank
20 Justice Rowley IN payment OF a
fine and costs which had been as
sessed against him for violating a
local automobile ordinance. dating
the check a day ahead When the
check was presented for payment at
the South Bend bank, il was fourd
that Mr.. Ames had ordered payment
stopped; furthermore, ne defied JUS
tice ROwley 10 collect IL in a ciyjI
action and derided him for beins
simple enough 10 accept a post dated
check in payment Hence. says the
j. r, any offender brought before
him had better have his billfold
handy. as checks viii be no Iongei
acceptable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-06
CHASTITY EXHIBITS
AT DECKER TRIAL
Blood-Smeared Iron Pipe and
BlOOd-Stained Door Intro
duced in Court.
Especial to The News-Times)

zulu NJ BlA Oll1, Dec. o.
CHASTITY exhibits. including the
blood -smeared iron pipe with which
IL is alleged Leroy LOvett, of Elk
hart, was slain and blood spotted
door from the lonely cabin on the
bank of the Tippecanoe river near
Atwood where the fatal blow was
struck. together with numerous 9TH
er articles, were brought into the
court room here Monday afternoon
10 be introduced as exhibits in con-
nectiOn with the hearing of Fred
Decker. Of near Atwood, on trial on
"a charge of completely in the muir
der of LOvett.
The one SURPRISE of the trial to
date was the calling of Fern Bemus
and Irene Marsh, former Atwood
girls. who were placed on the stand
by the state and who testified as to
remarks made by Fred Decker and
which the prosecution claims impli-
Gates him in the murder Of Lovett.
Thirty-six KosciuskO county Wit
nesses were here Monday afternoon
TO testify in connection with the
case. a total OF AZ witnesses have
been subpoenaed to testify on Tues
day. Several of these did not offer
testimony at the trial of Virgil Deck
err in Warsaw last spring Virgil
Decker is now serving a life SEN
nee i'm the Michigan City prison,
having been convicted of actually
Staying Lovett.
Lawyers interested i'm the case
said Monday that the trial will no1
be completed before the middle OF
next week The iGaring started one
week ago last Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-06

VIII be chosen at once BY the new
board OF safety, the mayer-elect an
nounced. The choice viii be made
from four applicants. John Roll.
present chief; Frank II Miller. J.
". Bayless and Albert Shuster. sec
ond assistant chief
The new safety board at its first
meeting IS expected TO name the
police captains. chief OF detectives
and clerk. Among other offices 10 be
filled are the clerks 20 the board OF
health and the board Of works. streei
commissioner. superintendents OF
cemeteries, assistant fire chiefs and
park officials.
Mr.. Davis has signified his inten-
ton OF wiping out the department of
sanitary inspection and this work
Will be turned over TO the police de-
partment with a consequent saving
TO the taxpayers of SIS. 900 a year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-06
1922 POLITICAL
CAMPAIGN TAKES
ON ADDED COLOR
Laporte Democrats to Make
Fight Against Congress
man A. ]. Hickey.

LAPORTE. Ind. Dec. 5.-Though
the 1922 primaries are some months
away considerable political interest
is being taken in rhe election OF the
coming year Local interest is
largely conferred in the campaign
which WIN De waEed against Con-
gresham a J. Hickey Of this city.
Tor reelection.
While 70 Is understood that Ralph
y smith. Laporte attorney who
was defeated IN the primaries o!
1920. has told friends that he is on;
of politics. insofar as his personal
fortunes are involved. % is known
that strong Influences are being
brought 90 bear 90 bring him into
the race. smith served three terms
as prosecuting attorney Of LapOrte
county
Former Sen. Proctor Of EIkhart
s. also credited with aspirations
There is also considerable talk OF
\ Judge 81 s. stevens. of Marshall
county uho was defeated last fall
for reelection TO the bench i'm Mar
shall and Fulton counties. Former
Mayor Spohn of Goshen. also is be-
ing urged 10 enter the race. w A.
McIuerny of South Bend, and Judge
Ierncthea OF Fulton county are
mentioned
Dr. IS believed by Laporte demo
Gratis that there viii be number
60 candidates for the congressional
nomination The democratic may
orally victories I'm Goshen EIkhart
Aiishawaka, Iaporte and Plymouth
have put considerable enthusiasm
into the party ranks. LapOrtl
county democrats are preparing TO.
AN early organization and there vii
Doe a large number Of candidate.
next year for the county offices.
The republicans Of Laporte county
have one avowed candidate for couu
Is office i'm 1922. Mrs. Katherin'
Spore. appointed auditor TO succeed
y. ~. Simblem. who died while in
office. has advised her friends thai
she Will seek the nomination. Their,
IS also the possibility OF other WON,
on getting into the race for some
Of the other offices.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-06
EIkhdrt Basket Shooters
Fall Before Niles Teams
Especial 10 The News-Timesl

NILES. Mich. Dec. 5.-The Niles
basket ball quintet won the first
game Of the season on the home
floor Saturday night by defeating the
Elkhart team 35 TO 4. Lee. early in
the game demonstrated his superior
basket shooting ability, and scored
heavily for the locals. who We're
greatly aided by the poor team work
displayed by the visitors. The Niles
lineup was as follows: Center.
Harry Lee; forwards. Hank
Schrumpf and John Clevinger; rum
ming guard. Capt. Frank Forrest:
back guard, Lloyd Kruger.
A preliminary game between the
second teams Of Elkhart and Niles
resulted in a score Of Il 10 IL, in
favor of the latter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-06

credit 20 European nations 20 they
may be able 70 take the surplus corn
crop OFF the hands o; middIs-west
farmers Gov Warren 7 McCray
announced Monday
Members Of the corn belt advis-
ory committee OF the war finance
corporation met with western gov
eruors and decided on the recon-
mendation. NcCray is chairman Of
the committee
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-06
DEATH OF AGED PAIR
SHOCKS LAPORTE
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward X. Smith
Found Asphyxiated at
Florida Resort.
Special ID L. - ~.


LAPORTE, Ind, Dec 5.-This city
was shocked late Monday when a
telegram was received from Daytona,
Fla, announcing the finding Of the
dead bodies Of Mr.. and Mrs Edward
r. Smith, wealthy residents Of this
city. both Of whom had beer as
phySCiated.
The body OF Mrs Smith was found
in a bathroom while that OF Mr..
Smith was lying across a bed.
IL is believed death took place
Saturday night and it is supposed
fumes from a heater in the bath
room caused the death Of the aged
couple
smith was 70 years old. while his
wife was n.
The bodies will be brought 10 this
city and a double funeral viii be
held.