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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17
MIR. ROBERT HENDERSON DIES.

Mr.. Robert Henderson, As years Of
age, died Sunday morning at the home
of his sister. Mrs. Wyatt Owens in the
Fern Leaf neighborhood after lin
gering illness of tuberculosis. Funeral
will be held Tuesday under the aus
pices of the Germantown lodge Of Odd
Fellows, Of which he was an honored
member. Burial will be made in the
Germantown cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17
BOURBON COUNTY HONORS
IT'S FIRST SOLDIER TO FALL

Paris, Ky, Jan. 16.-The first mill
tary funeral in Bourbon county since
the Civil War was held here this af-
ternoon when the body of Smith Bish-
op Batterton son of Mr., and Mrs. B.
T. Batterton, and brother of County
Judge George Batterton, was laid to
rest. The largest crowd ever seen in
the Paris cemetery gathered to pay
honor to the memory of Bourbon
county's first son to fall at the hands
of the enemy.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17
CINCINNATI MARKETS.

Monday, January IL.
Cattle-1,7s0, Heavy Steers, weak
to quarter lower; Butcher Stock,
strong; Bulls, quarter lower; Calves,
$1,000.
Hogs-S31S, closing steady; Heavy,
ss506s.75. Mixed, 1915; Meliums,
Lights and Pigs, s1o.25; Roushs s7.75;
stags, ss.25.
sheep-7sO, steady; Lambs, se61i.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17
RECOMMiTTED TO ASYLUM.

Mr.. George II. Dickson, of the
county, was turned over to officials
here this morning by relatives who
said the aged man had again lost his
mind and he will be recommitted to
the state asylum for the insane at
Lexington, Mr.. Dickson has been an
inmate Of the state asylum twice be-
fore having last been sent to that in
stitution in July. 1919, and having re-
turned apparently himself again in
May, 1920.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17
DEATH At DOVER.

Mrs. Nellie Ross, 35 years of age
wife Of Edward Ross, died Sunday
morning at her home near Dover af.
ter an illness of only few days Of
pneumonia. She is survived by heI
husband and three small children. Flu.
neral will be held Tuesday afternoon
and burial will be in the Dover GENE
tory
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17
SMALLER MARKETS TO
OPEN AT ONCE.

Warehousemen from the smaller to-
bacco markets throughout this section
were in Maysville today to attend the
reopening sales and were very much
pleased with the way tobacco sold and
with the way the growers appeared to
be somewhat satisfied. 1t is under
stood that all nearby small markets
will be opened at once. Many of these
smaller markets will open with sales
tomorrow.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17
LITTLE TOBACCO Is
BEING DELIVERED.

Practically no tobacco is being de-
livered to the local market today, the
farmers evidently awaiting to see how
the market acts today before offering
their crops. 1t is expected, however,
that there will be quite rush during
the next few days of the weed to mar
ket
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17
FLEMING COURT OPENS.

Circuit Judge c. D. Newell went to
Flemingsburg this morning where he
opened the January term Of the Flem-
ing Circuit Court and it is understood
that there will be much business come
before this term Of court.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17
BABY BOONE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Boone, of East
Third stret, are receiving congratula-
tions upon the arrival of a fine baby
boy Sunday evening.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17

Mr.. Alex F. Martin left for George
town, Ohio, Sunday, where he will
have charge Of the packing room of
the Liggeett G Myers Tobacco COM
pany during the buying season. I
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17
FARMERS PATRONIZE SALES.

The big sales now in progress in
the city were well patronized today by
the tobacco farmers and their wives
in the city. The upward tone of the
tobacco market put new life in the
farmers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17

Mrs. Albert Gale, who has been the
guest Of her mother, Mrs. Alwilda
Wheeler, returned today to her home
in Richmond, Ind.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17
SEVERAL SMALL COASTING
ACCIDENTS SATURDAY

Several small coasting accidents
were reported Saturday afternoon and
evening. Coasting usually leads to
several broken legs and mashed noses.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17

Loyal Workers, Little Brick" 800. 7
The Christian Sunday school is en-
joying a great revival. This is evil
dent not only in the whole attendance
but in the Adult Bible classes. 1t is
very encouraging when men and wo-
men take such an interest in the BIZ
BILE school.
The Hilldale school had a good day.
TO the head of the county column
they go. Rev. J. A. Davis, pastor of
Baptist church, gave a splendid ad-
dress which was greatly appreciated.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-01-17

A boys band of twenty-one pieces
has been organized at Paris, Ky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
Lecture On Bagdad
Dr. Archer, of Yale University, Here
A{ Friday NiSht-For Near East
Relief

Lovers of the Near East and OF
the ramance that surrounds the city
of Ragdad. will be Interested in the
good fortune Of Section 3. OF ST.
Paul's Wcman's Auxiliary in icing
able 70 secure DR.. John c. .'1a.ner,
oe Ysle University, to come to this
city on Friday night. January II, al
the Young Peoples Building to give
enc of his famous lectures on Bag
dad and the Near East illustrated
with eighty different colorcd Views.
DR.. Archer is a native of Mary
land ard was once missionarT in
India. During the war. on ieavc ca
absence from Yale, he served in
Mescpotamnia in charge of the edu-
cation for British forces, as an edu-
cational director. His work lay with
Indians as well as English speaking
troops.
This is wonderful opportunitys:S
enjoy the mystery and charm OF the
East Tie proceeds will go towards
the Ncsr Esst Relief Fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
Tax Cases Monday
126 to be Called Increases Over New
Assessment by Tax Board


Cases cf one hundred and twenty-
six property owners whose assess
ment was raised by the local beard CT
tax review are stated to be heard
Monday at 10 o'clock in the corpora
tion court before Judge Moncure.
The local board cf review after re-
viewing the assessment made oy As
SCISSORS George S. French and Frank
J. Pollard increased 126 pieces CT
property. Many cf these PIECES Of
property had already been increased
by the assessors and the tax board
made further increases. being asf the
opinion that the assessment made" by
the assessors was net sufficiently hirn
Some cf the property owners Doubt
less will appear and enter cnntesi
and there are others who will moi.
Where no contest is made, the increase
made by the beard Of review, CT
course. WIN stand.
The mel,Saers of the local tax board
will he present when the eases are
called The increase made by the
board cf tax review viii be about
500 .O00 it is stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
Call 1t Disastrous.
Federation of W'nmen's Club Oppose
Bounty Offered fer kIllin"
Hawks and Owls

The following resolution wyS etf"r-
ed aaA unanimously adootch by tha
Federation Of Womrn's Clubs al q
recent session held at Clarendon. Va.
Rc:"!veA: That ii is the unani-
mc,s opinion Of the clubs Of north
err Virginia now in session at Clar-
cndor rhat the bounty offered ly 81.
Department: Of Game and 1rland
Fisheries on thc scalns Of hawks
onA owls ard rewar,-i offered by
th" Virginia Game and Fish Fret &c
tive Association will be disastrous 70
The STATE and Nation, ~ racouT: =
men. 10 iIllereSs and destructive
force to- all bird and animal life il
carried out
TIE. said cluhs abide by the deci-
son CT the Department cf Agr:cul-
trlre at WASHINGTON. D. G.. in sus.
tainlr~ the letter to NJ. D. Fart.
chief clerk Of Virginia Daoartn"nt
Of Game frc!n Dr! A. X. Fishe" in
charge of economic investigat!"" Wilo
.hows the loss of the work ii hawk:
and evils and tI,at hccaHS" Of their
destruction field r,;re ard pife mice
have 50 injured the orchards that
thousands Of dollars are lest annu-
allr 10 The State
The "lrh women insist that whcEa
predatory birds or animals hocons =
a mrnacc that the State Warden
shall perform :he work for their res
pectivc cclnties and rot then urti; 4
survey of conditions shall y, made
ard reported to beard Of supervisor;
This resolution shall be sent 10
The Governor cf the State and Gel. T.
Mash Bilisoly. commissioner. and
that copy shall be printed. u all
Of the State pancrs and in tha Con-
rervai;onist. giving it ell publicity
possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
Inducted Into Office
New Officers nf Alexandria Council,
o. +. A.. Take Sea1s-Speakin@
Ard Banquet Fellows

Alexandria CounciI, Ne. ;. Order
Fratcrral Americans. held a large
;y attended and enthusiastic meeting
last cvcnirg. The council mrt al
IN carly hour and transacted itS
routine business. The recently cle@t
I'd officers were installed, and the.
cntcr-d upon the discharge Of th"a'
respective duties, following wa!"h
rrummcnt members Of the ordr" de-
livcrod stirring addresses. Follow
irw the mctin&. the members pc.
cccdrd 10 Hotel Ranmel. where q 1ar-
ouct was served. The council cvrr
crstInues 10 increase rs m"E:tlft-
shin. erd its influence. This hr'n~
The fr~t mcrtin" since the deatl, ~
one cf lis members It ordered a data
benefit of $500, which was paid to
day 10 The heirs of tfe late william
II. BeaverS. Among those present,
last evening. from cut Of town. were
.EuG"c John II. Noyes. cf P'@i>tow
y. f.. na:t national cou"ci!or. ord
T. r. skinner. Of Washington, na-
tionpl representative.
\ number of members will or next
Thursday, go to Front Roval. Va.
to a.tcnd meeting at Valley DIS
t,i.t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
Daughters OF Liberty
Officers Installed Last Night by Mrs.
Kate Grimm

Officers Installed Last Night by Mrs.
Kate Grimm
The following newly elected Off
cers OF Friendship Council No. %,
Sons and Daughters Of Liberty, were
Installed last night by. Deputy Mrs.
Kate Grimm: Mrs. Lillian Allen,
councillor; Mrs. A. r. Buttles, vice
.curcilor; Geo. H. Buttles. assistant
vice councillor; Mrs. Flora Courtney;
.e.ording secretary; Mrs. Lucy Poss.
assistant recording secretary: Chas.
r. Herbert. financial secretary: }. +.
Pettey, treasurer; Mrs Kate Penn,
guide: John Perm, inside g3ard;
Henry Baker, outside guard: William
g. Dawson junior ex-councllor; Miss
Edna Henderson, junior assistant ex-
councillor.
The report srbmitted b. the
fnancc committee showed this coun-
ii to be on sound financial basis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
Seeks A Wife
Man Ercm Harrison, ~ ". Asks Ga.
zette To Aid Him in Selecting
ife Partner


Girls here is your chance \ man
has written the Gazette seeking the
acquaintance of "A nice sensible
Protestant young lady with a view
of matrimony. The writer sets forth
that lie halls from Harrison, New
York State and is on visit to Wash
ington ard. joarneyed over to Alex
ardria and was impressed with the
ine people that he thought it would
be good city in which to choose a
life partner. The writer explains
that il is somewhat difficult to NEE.
q lady cf ones taste in the small
country places.
Concluding MS communication the
writer says: Hoping you can help
one who is really anxious to meet a
aice~sensible we'll. raised girl to settle
down.
The name of the young man vii:
be gladly furnished to any one cal
ling in person at the Gazette Office.
The name, however, cannot be given
over the phone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
Machen After Job
Recommended For Donohce.S Place
as Prohibition Inspector fer
Virginia

Richmond, Va, Jan. Sit was
stated Yesterday that Lewis Fl. Ma
chen, inspector il the Richmond dis
trict of Prohibition Director fo" Yir-
gina. mas been recommended for tie
place made vacant by the death OIL
Director S. r. Donohoe. Information
was received here that Senator's
Glass and Swanson and several Rep
in Congress from Vlr-
einia, had presented the name of Mr..
Machen and that his official appoint
mens would be announced within q
few days. Mr.. Machen has made his
home in Richmond for seven Years,
and 1t is believed he will continue to
live here, making this city the head
quarters of the department.
Mr.. Machen was graduated from
the Unversity cf Virginia, which he
entered in 1891. taking a course in
law Leaving the university, he
taught for a session at the Epi:sco-
nal u,e-h School after which ne en-
ragged in newspaper work in Wash
i,Igtcn. He took the degree Of r. l..
from Columbian University 1t Wash
;neton in 1896; returning to Vir-
einia ard establishing himself in the
practice Of law al Fairfax Court
htusa. Va. Ir 1901 he moved 10
Alexandria. where he became senior
partne:' in the law firm of Machen
and NTorrurc. He served as prcsi-
Dental elector in 1900. and in 1903
was elected to the state Senate from
the Fourteenth District. In 1909 3Ir.
Nachon was a candidate for Liertcn-
Governor in the Democratic nri-
nary. He later became identified
with lie State Prohibition Depart
mcnt. which he entered after having
serv"G. one term as head Of the Stste
Legislative, Reference Bureau which
hid heen established largely through
his efforts. While with the State
Prohibition Department he accepted
of'icc. with the Federal Prohibition
Drpfr 4ncnt m Virginia. under tn
late Captain S. r. Donohoe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
goth Anniversary
Swan Brothers to Celebrate With Big
Sale Which Starts Monday

Beginning in a small and humble
way. IN small Storc room IT ~
King Street, Swan Brothers are t:,:H
month planning to celebrate the tw"n-
tiath anniversary G. their bushes
relations in this city and will start
Monday morning with y sale that is
..tcutcG' AS being one Of the biggest
ever coDIuctcd IN this city.
Tic business started aS S'na!i
dry .9oi, business and during tn"
twenty years the two brothers 1ave
i,ccn III business has increased until
today t j. ore cf the largest de-
rartm.r- stores OF which the city
beasts.
Swan Brothers remained AZ ne
.tore at 424 kirg street Tor about
zen years during which time their
business increased to such proper
tions that they found tnev werc
forced to seek larger quarters. Jney
accordingly moved across the street
to shc:r present location. \ teT>
wears ago. rEl;zing the need Ct .
mcdrir mems and hovs' furnishings
store thev added The two Buildings
adjoining the Original store and open
ed tbs department.
Prior to coming - this city W.
+. Swan. senior member Of the firm!
wa$ Identified with the dry goods
husiacss in Washington, y. G.. and
was very successful. {. B. Swan.
sor t.s years was connected VITA the
Woodward & I.othrop store Of Wash
ingtor p. C., and for two ,'car$
was I member Of til" personnel Of
the New York City store 81 .;oTHi
Wananraker.
TIC sale which is 10 be ;nauPtrra
ted Monday is a clearance Of every
department Of the big store ard
promises to be one Of the most sue
5cesSfei held in this city in several
years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08

Was..g ngton. Jan. 8.-Reipresenlta
! t:ves of the American Legion de-
scr:bed az "frightful' tGTiay TO a
House ccnaittse the plight Of war
veterans for whom they charged, the
government had failed TO provide hos
p::&l and nledical care. They urged
the Commerce ComnrS.rea TO approve
ithe Rorcrs bill 10 consolidate under
one bureau in the Department OF In
terror all government agencies deal
ing with disabled veterans.
F. W. Galbrai:h, national command
er cf the Ler:0n, said many Of the
former service men were actually suf
fer:rg and that thousands of men
are in hospitals, niany of ths!n dying
who have never received Il cent, Of
compensation from the government,
although their families are destitute
ar,l dependent entirely on the charity
az thc,r communities for their .ex-
istence"
"Hundreis Of msn are leaving hes
p:;;als to work before they have rc-
covered" the witness said. Even a
wreck fights for his home"
The Legion commander estimated
that 10000 applications for compensa-
ticn awaited actiGn by the Bureau OF
War RISK Ic:urancc.
John H. Sherburre, Of Brpcklinc,
Mass. a brigade commander Of the
Twe?a.y-sixth Division. told the COM
mit.ce that the average sohEer nsed-
Ing hospital ra-e and compensation
"thrcws rn h hands and doesn't try
70 get aid because he doesn't vans 70
3eccme tangled up in red tape.
Men are dying wh'la the govern
mem is trying to find out whether
they are entitled to aid" he declared
add:rir that the number of cases CT
tuberculosis amnMr ex-service men
who were ga:scd cvcrsaTs was IN
creas;ag rapidly"
Abe, Davis, cf Chicago. chairman
Of The Legian's disqualification Com
m;t.ee. sail: Hundreds and thcu-
sands CT veterans, discharged from
the army seemingly wei, were suf-
feriao from tuberculosis. He pre-
d:cteA that the peak n the number OF
cases cf .utemulcs:S and mental ani
rprvaps disorders would net be reach
ed rn!.:l 1927.
"Wc have nc fault, to find with Sur
geon General Cumming an! Public
Heg::h service officials" the witness
ga 4. "rhey are doing 81 in tha:r pew
er to he,p disabled veterans. But their
da:ie@ are 50 manffo 4 that they arc
uYshle to give service men the prompt
attention they should have
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
Fourth Degree K. c.
f. T. Quinn Heads Assembly of Or
ganizatfon

Fitzgerald Assembly, fourth de-
gree Knights Of Columbus, az its
annual meeting held last night
elected these officers to serve for the
year: F. T. Q3inn, faithful navi-
gator; Francis Fannon, faithfulS cap
tain; NJ. ]. Mcfarland. faithful adj
nliral. S. a. Breen, faithful comptrol-
Ter: ". A. DeVaughan. faithful
assistant comptroller; c. t. He'll
ruth, faithful pilot; Edward Duncan
faithful inside guard; f. E. Down.
ham, Jr.. faithful outside guard; Rev.
L. T. Kelly, faithful friar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
IN MBMORIAM

IN remembrance cf our loved brother
and broihar-in-law. Louis VI.
Cronk, who died January Z. 1919.
Just two years yesterday. yoa LETT
rs so sad,
And one by one their seats were
empty.
One by one they vert away,
Now TIE family is parted.
VII il be completed some day.
His devoted sister ani
brcthcr-in-law, Annie and Chariia
Zip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
DIST. QUARTERLY MEETING

Tns services eli The district quar-
tcr!v meeting at the Free Methodist
Chur.i: will be at 1880 This evening,
and the rublic Is cordially invited.
Tomorrow at II a. NJ. the preach
in" service will - followed by TIE
Lords Supper owe rcast 1t p.
N. ard 7:30 p. m
Al preachers and a number OF
Ia ,u1cn rom the entire district ar
cx,,o ted 70 be present at these ser
r;ves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
Use The
GAzETTE'S CLASSIFIED
COIyrNNC

OF the 10000 people in Alexandria.
probably 1000 want something every
day that you have and would IKE to
sell. 1t may be service. employment,
rooms, meals. merchandise. or any
cne of hundred other things. You
and they can meet in the Classified
columns of the Gazette. This is the
eheapesS and best market place for
small things. Irs it. Only oce cent
word, but no charge less than
twenty cents. o-tt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
DELINQUENT Children
DR.. NlaStin Declares Board of Chari-
ties and Corrections Will De-
vslcp Institutions

Rirhmcnd, Va. Ian. S.-Secretary
+. T.. Nastin. Of the State Board OF
Charities and Corrections, stated
Yesterday that the twelfth annua'
report Of tl:at organization vii! be
issued in a short while. In COM
mcntine on the wcrk .cf the board:
Dr. Aiastin said that during the past
wear alone. the s,m Of S94.13S.3S flaG
been collected hy the Juvenile anh
Domestic Relations Court from per-
sons who had refused or neglected
TO support their families He added
iiat there are now rlore than 1000
dependent and delinquent children
u the State. most of whom were
taken from iails. -nder charge Of the
ch;ldrcn's agencies cperate9 IN COM
hectic, with the hoard. Charity or
carnations are in coerat'on II all
tic larger centArs Of the State.
In the future" SAID Dr.. Mastin.
'.the work of the. beard will be not
to establish institutions but to de
ve!op and render efficient institu-
tiors already established. At the
State conference IN Norfolk in April
The school CT social work and 'public
hcal-h will conduct classes on pro-
baton and on the rehabilitation Of
families. and the training of @elin-
nueri aud neglected children in instt-
t:oris. and discussion. will be sIong
TIE linz II scientific Development
Of social work iE the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
STORE BuRGLARIZED

A burglar either late last Light
or early this morning broke into the
store Of c. f. Coffee, King and Lee
streets. and secured about so in
charge. Entrance to the establish
ment was made by way OF the ROOF.
The burglar after ascending the roo
opened the trap door and made his
way into the store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
Awarded Sl0,33S.5O
August Kneipp Gets Money fer 90
ArrcS Including Damage

August kneipp Gets Money icr bo
Acres Including Damage
\ jury in the United States Court
fcr-thc Eastern district Of Virginia.
Judge Edmund Wad'ii!i presiding,
Yesterday afternoon gave verdict
for sl0y%333s 80 to August Kneipp in
he condemnation suit instituted by
the government for sixty acres oi
land ut Camp Humphreys. Va. own
cd by Kneipp. The foregoing amount
covered the val2c Of the land per
acre and damages accruing from tie
taking RI land from Kncipp. Julian
Y. Williams was foreman OF the
jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-01-08
HOT BASKETBALL

The Alexandria High School Quint
met defeat Thursday at the hands
of the fast team of Martinsburg, CIV.
ya.) High School by score CT II to
13. The game was the first schedule
gama of the locals and they, although
not III the best of form, went down
fighting to The last.
The game was exceedingly fast
from start to finish. The spectacu-
lar shooting of center Hammann
featured for the winners. while the
work of Petit in center and Oliver
and Myers for the locals deserve
special mention.
TIE basketball fans will do vel! in
following the High School boys this
season. Summary: A. H. S. (13.)
NJ. H. S. (l7)
M:ikiff ....r r. f....... Fiery, capt.
Dreifus, capt. If. ..... Frankerbnrg
Pet.lst ...... c...-..... Hammahll
Oliver .g..... Potts
Myers ..... lg.. ......... Mlchatis
Goals: Midkiff. (2), Dreifus, ~.
Pettitt (2), Frankenburg, Hammann
q. Goals from foul Dreifus, Fran
kenburg.
Referee: Mr.. Wallace, Y. NJ C..
A. Time of quarters. 8. 10. 10, 8.