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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
.6,751 INMATES IN
STATE INSTITUTIONS
COST $281 EACH
Cost to State For Care Of Inmates In
lis Various Institutions Is
Over Two Million
Dollars.

Frankfort. KY, Sept l6. - Mainten-
ance Of the seven state institutions
under the State Board OF Charities and
Corrections cost the state an average
or $2S1.SS for each patient and EN-
ployee, according to report by tho
board for the year ending June 30,
made public here The total cost OF
maintaining the institution was s2.-
1l4,l7l.lS, Of which sl,SO2,6 ,69O.l2 was
derived from legislative appropria-
tions, and s311,2l1.O6 from earnings Of
inmates and other sources.
There was an average Of 6,75l in
mates In the seven institutions during
the year and an average of 749 en-
Dloyees. or these 1887 inmates and
lf3 employees were at the Eastern
State Hospital; 1872 inmates and 1888
employees at the Central State Hos
pital: 1869 inmates and 164 employees
at the Western State Hospital: All in
mates and 30 employees at the Feeble
Minded Institute; 8 inmates and 9 EN-
ployees at the State School for Girls :;
435 inmates and 70 employees at the
House of Reform for Boys; 1856 in
mates and so employees at the State
Reformatory, and 40S inmates and 43
employees at the state prison.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
SOLDIER KILLED IN ALASKA
BURIED IN LEWIS COUNTY
Body Of Hobson Parker, Who Was
Killed In Alaskan Road House. Was
Buried ut Yanceburg.
The Lewis County Leader SAYS,

The Lewis County Leadey says:
The body of Hobson X. Parker, who
was killed In Alaska, was brought
here Monday, and buried By the Amer
lean Legion.
The career Of this vanceburg boy
vas spectacular in many respects.
An inordinate love Of adventure
seized him while yet mere boy, in
the early days Of the World War long
before this country was ever involved,
he shipped on Norwegian ship as n
member OF the crew.
The ship was torpedoed by u Ger
man submarine, and Hobson and two
other men were the sole survivors.
They were picked up after floating
in an open boat ABOUT ten days, and
taken to England where the American
consul gave the boy a certified ac-
count as to the correctness of his
statement, the British War Office cor
roborating it. He was then sent home.
But still the old love for adventure
burned. Though under age, he man
aged to get into the American army
and served in the fiercest fighting in
France.
Discharged at the end of the war,
he again became restless, and joininG
the army again, was assigned to the
Signal Corps and sent to Alaska.
where he was killed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
PUBLIC INVITED TO
ATTEND c. {. MEET
Prominent Speakers On Program for
Christian Endeavor Convention On
Saturday and Sunday.

Every one, young and old, Is cor
daily invited to attend the Christian
Endeavor convention to be held in the
First Presbyterian church on Saturday
and Sunday Of this week. Rev. r. r.
Murphy. Of Winchester, a great favor
ite with the young people will repre-
sent the state union.
Miss Mamie Lee FrayseC of Louis
Vile, who speaks Saturday night on
"The Challenge Of YOUTH is woman
Of national reputation as writer speak
er and reader. Our people are indeed
fortunate in having an opportunity to
hear this gifted Kentucky Woman.
Rev. Chaplin. Of Washington, recent
ly returned from Africa, will speak
on Sunday afternoon.
DR.. John Worroll, of Danville, Ind,
well known and loved by Maysville
people, will address the convention on
Sunday evening"
There will be service for children
on Sunday afternoon at 2:3O.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
SERVANTS TELL OF
MANUFACTURER
TIONS IN WILL Case
Colored Men Who Cared For Aged
Brick Manufacturer Tell Their
Story-Rev. Harrop TestIfles
For VIII.

Probably more progress was made
IN the Spahr VIII case Friday than in
any day since the trial was started.
Many witnesses were heard and one
deposition was read before adjourn
ment for noon. The testimony Of the
witnesses was not near SO long as
those who had preceded them.
Mr. George Means, and Mrs. T. L.
Best. neighbors, told OF the aged mans
peculiar actions and talk In the latter
months OF his life. Robert Haroyer.
chauneur was also heard and the
deposition of Mrs. T. Y. Nesbltt, an
other neiehbor was read. DR.. L. Brand
also was heard.
probably the most interesting testi-
mony of the day was that of George
Rideout and Ed Lee, colored men, who
served as servants to Mr. Spahr during
his last days. Both OF these colored
men recounted peculiar actions Of the
aged man, Rideout testified that Mr..
Spahr had run away from him on one
occasion and that he did not know d.
rection, wanting to take a street car
going west for his brick plant which
was east Of his home. Many other in
stances were recounted by the serv-
ants who were both of the opinion that
he was not mentally balanced.
By agreement, Rev. F.. w. Harrop, a
witness for the defense of the will,
was permitted to testify Friday after
noon to make train. Rev. Harrop,
who had been a very close friend of
llr. Spahr, said that ten years before
his death, Mr.. Spahr had told him that
he meant finally for the boys (mean-
ing Messrs. Clark and Miles) to have
his estate. Rev. Harrop said that Mr..
ipahr had told him this ten or doz-
Ell times In answer to general ques-
tion asked all witnesses as to whether
or not Mr.. Spahr had sufficient mind
to make a will, he answered yes"
George King, grocer, Daniel Shafer,
painter and friend, McAtee Case,
friend and neighbor, all testified an
swering mo to the general question
and citing instances upon which they
founded their opinion as to Mr.. Spabr's
inability to make will
Deputy County Clerk A. r Wood
read certain court orders in regard to
Mr.. and Mrs. Spahr's will and the set
Elements of their estates from the
county records.
The contestants are nearing the end
of the presentation of their evidence.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
TOBACCO SPEAKING.

Meetings In behalf of the co-opera-
tive marketing of tobacco will be held
in Mason county as follows:
Germantown, 1880 p. m, Wednesday
September 21st, 1921, X. of p. hall
Moransburg. 1880 D. M, Friday, Sep
tember 23rd, 1921, school house.
Mayslick, p. m, Saturday, Sep
tember cath, 1921, High School.
The Mayslick Boys Band will fur
nish music for the Mayslick meeting
and there will be a baseball game i'm
mediately following the tobacco meet
ing.
Everybody that feels an interest in
the future prosperity of the growers
Of hurley tobacco and in the business
of this community is invited and ex-
pected to attend said meetings. The
Hon. S. F. Reed and the Hon. } n.
Kehoe will address the meetings. left
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
STATE IS ASKED FOR
LARGE sum TO BUILD
BETTER ROADS
Good Roads Association Suggests q
Large Bond Issue for State
and Also Asks Federal
Aid.

The Kentucky Legislature, In reso-
lutions adopted by the Kentucky Good
Roads Association in convention at
Louisville Thursday, Is urged to map
out a taxation program through which
additional road funds may be appro-
priated, and also to submit to the peo-
pie a s5O,OOO,OOO bond Issue, of which
amount $42,OOO,OOO would be devoted
exclusively of the construction Of the
states primary road system, and the
remainder to educational charitable
and penal institutions and the State
Fair.
With view to solving the Nations
unemployment problem, and to obtain
ing additional Federal road aid, the
delegates adopted another resolution
asking Congress to make an emer-
gency appropriation of $2OO,OOO,OOO to
be available Immediately for road con-
struction work in the United States.
Robert .McBryde, Louisville, who
headed the old Kentucky Good Roads
body. was elected president Of the as
sociation. Other officers also we're
elected
The morning session was held at the
State Fairgrounds, where the delegates
were addressed by Governor Edwin P.
Morrow. During the last year, more
than one and half times as many
roads were constructed as during the
preceding six years, Mr.. Morrow told
the delegates. The executive praised
the association for its efforts in the
past, and made plea for the delegates
to extend their work in getting good
roads for Kentuiky.
Everyone wants good roads," Mr..
Morrow said. "but no one wants to
pay for them"
Mr.. Morrow also urged adoption OF
the two constitutional amendments to
be voted on in November for the bet
terment of schools.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
WANTS STORY OF
OUR BOYS BAND
solution Of the Boy Problem Is Seen
In the Maysville Band BY Ohio
Band Director and Editor.

Manager Russell, Of the Boys Band,
has just received this communication
from the manager Of the westerville
(ohio) Band:
II met you at the Ohio State Fair
and was telling the managing editor
OF our paper about you and your band.
He said for me to write story of the
Maysville Band My reply was that a
story direct from the Manager would
be better.
THE thing that appealed to him was
that the band had helped to solve the
Boy Problem better than any other
work that he knew Of. Would use Il
cut of the band in paper and return it
to you promptly
Wishing you and your band the
greatest OF success. Very truly,
&C. II. DEW, Mgr Band"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
SOMETHING ABOUT
OUR NEW PASTORS.

When a man comes into the COM
munity to serve the public the people
wish to know something OF his past
life and something of his potentialities.
have taken 1t upon myself to intro
duce the two Methodist ministers who
have been recently assigned to the
two Southern Methodist churches of
this city.
Rev. E. H. Crowson, who becomes
the pastor Of the Little Brick" church
is the son of Methodist minister now
a member of the Florida conference
but formerly Of Mississippi, where. his
son was born. Young Crowson grad
uated from Asbury College, Wilmore,
KY, last June. He was the valedcto-
rian of a large class and received the
A B. degree. He was also the winner
of the scholarship medal which was
given for the best scholarship in the
Junior and Senior years. He comes to
us in vigorous health and with a rich
religious experience, and the congre-
cation which he is to serve is fortu-
nate in securing his services.
Rev. o. C. Sewers, who has been ap-
pointed to the pastorate of the First
Methodist Church, South, is also a ma
tive of Mississippi. He is thirty-five
years Of age and has had a wide and
varied experience in the pastorate. He
is married and has two small children,
both boys, the eldest five years and
the youngest fourteen months of age.
He, too, is blessed with a deep knowl-
edge of spiritual things and is thor
oughly consecrated to his work.
| feel sure the pastors of the city
will find these men congenial cola
borers, and the people will wait upon
their ministry with profit.
J. J. DICKEY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
"FATTY- FACES MURDER
CHARGE IN POLICE COURT.

- San Francisco, Sept. 16. - Roscoe
Fatty" Arbuckle faced charge OF
murder in the court room
of Police Judge Lazerus Friday.
Long before the door of the court
room opened lines Of people were
waiting to get in to hear the evidence
against the movie comedian, accused
Of causing the death Of Virginia Rappe,
beautiful actress.
Arbuckle had long conferences with
his attorneys in preparation for his
court fight. Mathew Brady, district at
torney. was said to be determined to
go ahead with Arbuckle's preliminary
trial on the murder charge Friday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
SERVICE STATION FOR AUTOS
FOR THE EAST END.

Mr. Ashby Burgoyne has purchased
from the Cochran estate the lot at the
southwest corner of East Second and
Commerce streets and plans to begin
Immediately the erection Of a first
class automobile service station such
as are operated in the cities. This is a
fine location for such station and Mr..
Burgoyne should meet with much sue
cess In the new venture.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
OWENS FARM SELLS FOR
AVERAGE OF S184.SO PER ACRE,

The sale of the late Basil Owens
place in the county occupied all of
Thursday and was not completed un-
til about 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
The various tracts were offered sep
arately and then the farm as whole.
Mr.. Rose Campbell was the purchaser
paying $164.S0 per acre for the entire
tract making the entire farm cost
s1ightly over S85. 900
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
SUING FOR DIVORCE, WIFE
SAYS SHE WAS UNDER AGE.

Grounds for divorce offered in a
petition filed in the Common Pleas
Court Of Georgetown, Ohio, by Mandy
Poor, next friend of Fannie Collins Kis-
kadden, from Gilmore Kiskadden, al
lege that she is not of lawful marriage
able age. The petition sets forth that
she was born July "a, 1907, and is
therefore fourteen years of age. Two
weeks after their marriage she left her
husband and has since been living at
the Poor home in Aberdeen. They we're
married at Augusta, August End.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
WIFE ASKS. DIVORCE AND
PROTECTION OF COURT.

Mrs. Ida Harrington brought suit in
the Mason Circuit Court Friday for a
divorce from her husband, Melton
Harrington. She states they were mar
ried in 1905 and charged the husband
with cruel and inhuman treatment.
She asks custody Of their two infant
children and a monthly allowance of
$40 for their support as well as an alb
solute divorce. She says that her hus-
band has threatened to take her life
and asks protection Of the court by
means of a restraining order.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
HEALTH FAIRY
WILL Be HERE ON
MONDAY EVENING
Expert Dressed as a Fairy VIII Give
Most Interesting Dem0nstra-
tlOn at High School
Monday.

DR.. v. D. 6uittard, Director of the
County Health Department, issues this
statement to the public:
The Health Fairy has sent her mes
senger to inform all that she will pos
itively be in Maysville, September 10.
Through the courtesy of Superln-
tendent Caplinger of the city schools,
the High School auditorium will be
the place where Miss Anne Raymond
will impersonate a fairy from the land
Of dreams.
1890 a. m. next Monday is the time,
and all parents of the school children
are invited to be present. The public
in general also will be more than well
come and everyone will enjoy the
health demonstration told in song and
story by the representative of the
Child's Health Organization of Amer
lea,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
MANCHESTER HAS FINE
LOOKING SCHOOL RAND

In this weeks issue Of the Manches-
ter Signal there appears the first pic
ture of the Manchester Juvenile Band,
we have seen. 1t is a fine looking or
ganization and we understand it is
developing into quite an accomplished
musical company. This band furnish
ed music this year for the Adams
county fair at West Union
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
LEWIS COUNTY ONLY PLACE IN
COUNTRY FOR TURKISH TOBACCO,

Dudugpian and Mellikian are grow
ng IL acres Of Turkish tobacco ad-
Joining the fair ground, that looks to
be fine crop. They are rapidly hous-
ng it, which is done by plucking the
leaves and stringing them on long
trineS. The leaves look to be from
.2ht to ten inches long. To see this
rop and the methods of handling 1t is
worth quite trip, 1t is said that this
is the only place in the e. S. where
this tobacco is grown and has always
been pronounced of very fine quality,
this being the fifth or sixth year it
has been grown here. vanceburg
Sun.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
REV. DICKEY WILL MAKE
FLEMINGSBURG HIS HOME.

Rev. ]. ]. Dickey, former pastor of
the Little Brick" church has reached
Maysville bringing with him his sue
cessor, the new pastor. Rev. Dickey
announces that he will make his home
in the future at Flemingsburg but ex-
poets to often visit Maysville to which
he has become very much attached.
The new pastor of this church will
preach his first sermon and take
active charge Sunday. Rev. Dickey
leaves for Flemingsburg next week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
COLORED MAN SUFFERS
MASHED HEEL ON RAILROAD

One of the colored workmen en-
gagged in laying new steel rails on the
C. & o. railroad below Maysville, met
with rather painful accident Thurs
day when his heel was caught between
two heavy rails and badly mashed.
DR.. W. 8. Yazell, company physician
dressed the wound.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
EASTERN STAR MEETING.

There will be a meeting of the Mays
vile Chapter No. 27S at the Masonic
Temple on Friday, September 16. at
1880 o'clock p. m. All members urged
to be present as there will be install
lation Of the new officers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
AMERICAN LEGION MEETING,

All members and eN-members of the
American Legion are earnestly re-
quested to attend the meeting Friday
evening at 1880, as there are several
matters Of importance needing imme-
diate attention.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
EXPERTS UNABLE TO
DOWN LOCAL MAN

James Kelley, of this city, created
quite bit of excitement at the car
nival Thursday evening when he
proved victor over an expert wrestler
carried by the company. Kelley was
not down by the expert in two matches
and was loudly cheered by the crowds.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16
STATE LICENSE MAN
STEPS INTO TOWN.

A state inspector has been in Mays
willie for the past two days looking
over the local grocery stores, pool
rooms, hotels, etc. 1t is understood
that several were found without the
necessary state license for the opera
ton OF their business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16

Every type of hat can be found here,
embracing the seasons newest ideas
in fabric, construction and style con-
ceptlon. Prices reasonable.
16&2OSept ANNA b. KING.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16

Thursday was the last day for straw
hats but many are still seen on the
street end win probably be seen for
some time,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-16

During the big sale, Mike Browns
store will close promptly at $50 each
evening. 14Sept3t
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1921-11-10

Time to begin saving money up
Tor christmas. Buy your mer-
chandise at Massey's and save
the difference III prices and have
a big Christmas.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1921-11-10

If you like good, sweet music.
get Brunswick Phonograph. If
ii is simply noise You want. most
any other machine will suit Won.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1921-11-10
NEWS AROUND TOWN.
Short stori.s Picked Up by The
Times Reporter,

Times Reporter.
Mrs. K. l.. Erwin of Charlotte,
n. c., is visiting her sister. Mrs.
Ii r. Grier.
Miss Zelma Phillips had as II
Weekend guest Miss Eunice Stog
nrr of Winthrop college.
I. Lesslie Powell of Charlotte
was Il Weekend guest at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Phillips.
Numerous Gold Hill and Flint
I'M farmers are reported blowing
ur he cotton stalks in their fields
to deprive the boil weevil of food
and home throughout the win
ter mO..hS.
Two Fort Mill men who have
been drawn to serve as jurors
during the second week of the
November term of court for York
county are w. l.. Hall and b. w.
Armstrong.
"A religious pageant, "The Trial
OF the Robbers, will be presented
at Pleasant Valley Baptist church
Sunday afternoon, November 3,
al } o'clock, by the Senior b. y.
I. I. of the Fort Mill Baptist
church.
Mrs. Greasy Hawley was mar.
rlcd 10 Henry L. Keller Sunday
morning. Nov. 6. at 8 O'Clock.
The ceremony was performed by
The Key. }. w. IL. Dychrs at the
home OF Il. II. ClarkSon in the up.
Per mill village, Fort Mill, in the
presence of few friends of the
Parties.
The Rev. j. b. Black, former
pastor of the Fort Mill Presby-
terrain church. is now preaching
a, church in Morganton, n. c..
according to a letter received in
Fort Mill a day or two ago from
Mrs. Black. Mr.. Black was in
poor health when he left Fort
Mill during the summer. but his
condition is now much improved.
The hot weather and lack of
= ram III this section during the
last month has Mad the effect of
retardng farmers i'm sowing
wheat and oats, but a compen.
: satmg advantage was found in
the admost ideal weather for pick.
lt.g cotton. nearly all of which
has been gathered in Fort Mill
township, according to farmers
who were in town Saturday after.
noon.
Merchants in this section now
display their Christmas goods
earlier than formerly was the
custom. Although Christmas is
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-12-09
FOOD REQl


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are very sim
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States Depar
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usually BUY
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empty husks
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holders or s.
be made to
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or render it
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given. This
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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-12-09

COMMUNITY METHODIST CHURCH
The Spokane District meeting will
be held at Hillyard, VAST, Monda.
and Tuesday. Dec. IL and 10.
A good attendance and a good
interest marked the character Of the
official board at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. N. Wisdom Monday night.
Questions of Importance to the work
were taken up and discussed. A
committee was appointed to ~investi-
gate and report on needed repairs on
the church building.
The young people OF the Epworth
League will hold a social Saturday
night with the young people OF the
Richmond home.
The childrea are making ready on
their program for Christmas, A
white Christmas" with the idea of
carrying JOY to every child of the
known world will characterize The
program.
Another MEMS Mixer, a sm0keless
smoker" will be he'd in the
Community House Thursday night,
Dec. Is. All mel and boys between
the ages of sixteen and one hundred
and one. inclusive, are invited. DR..
O. G. F%arnsworth is directing the
on arrangements. We
will have a good time. Do not fail
10 your plans to be present.
The subject Of the pastors sermon
Sunday morning will be, TELL the
Best You Know" Read ii. Kings
vii: | 10.
Sunday School, League and even
service. Come and enjoy them
Help Others do the same.
j. G. Harvey. Pastor.