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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
Fifteen WIN PRIZES
IN THE Big BICYCLE
CONTEST YESTERDAY
Annual Bicycle Parade Interests the
Youth Of the Clty-Moyles Of
Parade and Winners Taken.

The annual bicycle parade under
the direction of Karl ]. Bauder which
was held Wednesday afternoon Great
ed considerable interest especially
among the youth Of the city.
There were quite number Of ma
chimes in the parade and after riding
through the main streets Of the city,
the youngsters lined-up in Front
street where moving pictures were
taken. Prizes were then awarded by
the judges and other pictures were
taken of the prize winners. These
pictures will be shown at the Wash
ington opera house within few days.
The winners of the fifteen prizes, all
of which weer donated by manufac-
turers, follow:
First prize, gold watch set, won by
Katherine Rosenstein.
Second prize, gold watch set, won
by Watson Staulder.
Third prize, cuff button set, won by
Gladys Keith.
Fourth PRICE tire; won by Helen
Dinger.
Fifth prize, gas lamp, won by Fills
worth Brodt.
Sixth prize, tire, won by Andrew
Rubenacker.
Seventh prize, tire. won by Edward
Triebel.
Eighth prize, tire, won by Robert
Adair.
Ninth prize. roller chain, won by
Albine Pike.
Tenth prize, pair of pedals, won by
Frances Cooper.
Eleventh prize, set tools, won by
Dorothy Day.
Twelfth prize. medal, won by Fran
ces Redden.
Thirteenth prize. medal, won by
Sallie Asbury.
Fourteenth prize. medal won by
Lawrence Morgan.
Fifteenth prize, set tire tools, won
by Clarence Eitel.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
CHURCH OF NATIVITY.

Thursday, May 5th, Is the festival
of "The Ascension. A day set apart
by the church for special services In
honor of the ascended Lord. The day
is most important one in our lives
and we should not fail to observe it by
attendance upon divine services. The
Church of the Nativity will be open
and at II o'clock a. m. her voice will
be heard in worship of the King. The
public is cordially invited, and all
persons whose fraternal relations bear
upon this day are invited to come to
the house Of the Lord.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
FIFTH SUNDAY MEETING
AT GERMANTOWN CHURCH,

The May Fifth Sunday meeting OF
the Bracken Association of Baptists
will be held this year with the Two
Lick Baptist church near German
town. A splendid program is being
arranged and many Maysville Baptists
Iare planning to spend the day at this
church. The Fifth Sunday meeting is
always big event.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
ADDITIONS TO KENTUCKY
HOME FUND.

The Mason county committee rais-
ing funds to help in the purchase of
Federal HILL" announces these addi-
tional contributions:
R, A. Cochran, $40; J. c. Everett &
Co., $5 Mike Brown, IS; Jas. NJ. Col
lins, IS; Herbert Costigan, 81; Cablish
& Hanna, 81; Jake Thomas, 81; Sher-
man Arm, 81; G. l.. Olson, 50; sPat
Sammons, 50; Mrs. Lizzie Davidson,
81; A. NJ. January, So; H. C. Sharp,
81; Simon Charleston, 81: Glenn Gault
81; ]. Clarke Rogers 81; Harry Bark
ley, 81; Ross Owens, 81; T. D. Buck
ley, SIS.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
ALUMNI OFFICERS CHOSEN.

At the first meeting of the Mays
Vile High School Alumni Association
for the year held last night the fol
lowing officers were chosen:
President-John w. Mathews.
Vice President-Frank Browning.
Secretary-Elizabeth Peed.
Treasurer-Stanley Lowery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
DOWN WITH THE HIGH
COST OF LIVING.

We are the leaders in low prices.
Rough dry washing two cents less on
the pound. Spreads, Sheets, Table
Cloths, Bolster Slips at reduced
price. Oderless dry cleaning, the
cheapest and the best in the city. Let
us prove it. Winter clothes stored free
of charge. Carpet and Rug Cleaning.
THE MODERN LAUNDRY
AND DRY CLEANING CO..
Phone 163 81 East Second Street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
COUNCIL MAY HAVE TO
SELECT NEW BOARD.

It is understood that some of the
men elected as members of the City
Board of Equalization at the last
meeting of Council, may not serve and
It appears that Council will again
have to be called together to fill any
vacancies that might arise before next
Tuesday when the board is required tc
meet and organize for their work.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05

Never was there a girl like Mary
the girl who nearly lost fortune be.
cause she loved her teacher. She was
beautiful, was loved and loved, was
the belle Of her school, and was the
heroine Of more fanciful adventures
than fell to the lot of many scores Of
other young women. "Up In Mary's
Attic.' Opera House Friday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
EAGLES ELECT
OFFICERS TONIGHT.

AT the regular weekly meeting of
the local lodge of Eagles to be held
tonight the annual election of officers
will be held. AS this is one of the
most important meetings of the year,
it is expected that many members will
be in attendance.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
CLASS CONFIRMED AT MAYSLICK.

The Right Reverend Bishop Bros
sart, of the Covington diocese, arrived
here Thursday afternoon and went to
Mayslick where he confirmed large
class at the st. Rose of Lima church.
Bishop Brossart will spend the night
with Fathers Jones and O'Dwire and
will confirm a large class at st. Pat
rick's church Friday,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
MID.WEEK PRAYER SERVICE,

The regular mid-week prayer serv.
ice will be held at the First Baptist
church this evening at Z O'Clock
led by the pastor. Following the pray.
er service the regular church meet.
ing will be held. Members are urged
to be in attendance.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
TOLLESBORO BANK
ELECTS IT'S DIRECTORS.

Tollesboro, Ky. - The Bank of Toll
lscboro held its regular election Sat-
urday and elected as directors for the
coming year L. D. Hull, W. D. Teager,
P. C. Henderson, A. ]. Hamlin, and
Henry Bradford.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05

The baby lived in the attic with a
dog, Minnehaha, the nice old Indian
woman, and Mary. You'll love them
all! And you'll wish you lived "Up
I'm Mary's Attic, Friday Opera House.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05

You won't miss the Winter Garden
or the Ziedfeld Follles when you see
"Up In Mary's Attic" Friday Opera
House.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05

Miss Margaret r. Brown will open
class in bookkeeping Monday, May
9th. For further Information phone
either Miss Brown or Miss Charlotte
Cartmeli. 5Mayst
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
CINCINNATI MARKETS.

Thursday, May b.
Cattle-1220, weak; Bulls, steady;
Calves, s1O.5O.
Hogs-569, closing weak, all grades
$S.75aS.S5; Roughs, 81; Stays, 4.5O.
Shcep-966, weak; Lambs so cents
lower, late tops $3.50.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce JAMES ]. OWENS as a can
didate for reelection to the office Of
COUNTY CLERK of Mason county
subject to the action of the Democratic
voters at the August primary election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05

Miss Isabella Richeson wishes her
friends to know that she will be al
the Public Library, Friday afternoon
May 9Th to take orders for Ladies'
Children's and mems hosiery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
WANTED

Orders for Farm and Yard Gates;
Double Harrows, Sleds, Chicken Coops
Biscuit Boards. Rolling Pins. Shing-
ling and Painting. Buggies and Wag-
one repaired. c. NJ. PARKER,
5May3t BOX 297 R. D. 3, Maysville, Ky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05

Bathing beautiesl Come>wlth US "Up
In Mary's Attic" and see the most
charming damsels that ever trOd a
beach-Or an attic stair. Friday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05

When Mary'S washing flaunted from
the top of the school flagpOIe, good.
ness gracious! how the professor and
the girls d. act! It all happened Sup
In Mary's Attic" Opera House Friday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
FEAST OF THE ASCENSION.

The Feast of the Ascension is cele-
brated today and hundreds Of people
attended church at st. Patrlck's and
the Church of the Nativity during the
daY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05

Capers and cutIes, babies and beau
ties! The treat Of the season - "Up
In Mary's Attic" Friday at Opera
House.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05

Mrs. Ben Applegate, of Orangeburg.
has returned home after a visit with
her son. Mr.. Henry Applegate and
family of Dayton, Ohio.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05

Mrs. Harry Austin, of Newport, is
the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. Alice Will
ilams, of the Hill Apartments.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05

The cleyerest, Most whimsical farce
comedy to reach the screen. Sup In
Mary's Attic.-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-05
BABY PURDEN.

DhDl thDENs
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Purden.
OF Pelham street, a ten pound son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04
GAS COMPANY is RESTRAINED
Court Says Lawrence Patrons Need
Not Pay the Service Fee.

Lawrence, Kan. June 4.-The local
gas distributing company has been
restrained by the Douglas county dis
trict court from cutting off the gas
service of consumers who refuse to
pcy the 50-cent service charge recent
~ installed. The injunction will stand
until the mandamus action now before
the supreme court is finally decided.
The case comes up for hearing June
and a month or so is expected to elapse
before a decision is handed down.
The Kansas public utilities commits
sion refused to approve the service
charge and brought the action in the
supreme court to compel compliance
with the old schedule of rates. The
Lawrence distributing company claims
it comes under the order issued by
Judge Wilbur F. Booth of the federal
court at Minneapolis setting aside the
S0-cent rate in Kansas City. Kan, To-
peka, Leavenwcrth and Atchison.
For the first two months payment
of the service charge was not required
by the Lawrence company. but was
charged W on the books against those
who preferred not to pay it until the
legality of the charge was established.
When the May bills were rendered,
customers were notified that they must
pay the cumulative service charges or
run the risk of having their gas cut
off
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04
FOR KANSAS men.
Summer Army Training 8
Camp Pike, Arkansas.
No Expense and No Service Re.
quired of Civilians.

Fort Crook, Neb., June A.
Citizens Military Training camps
will be opened at Camp Pike, Arkan-
sas, for accepted applications from
the states of Arkansas, Kansas and
Missouri in the Seventh corps area on
August 1, 1921, and will continue for
one month.
The camps are open to all men be-
tween the ages of 16 and 35 years,
who are of sound character, intel
ligence and physical condition. NO
educational qualifications are pre-
scribed, but each candidate must file
a certificate of good character, signed
by a school master, clergyman, priest
or rabbi together with a. medical testl-
mony from qualified physician as 10
hearing, eyesight, heart action and a
general physical condition Adequately
fitted for the purpose of training.
The government will pay all ex-
penses of those attending these camps,
including transportation uniforms,
food and medical care. Each candi-
date will pay his own Transportation
to the camp and be reimbursed upon
arrival at the rate of five cents mile,
or else apply in advance Tor govern
ment transportation after he has been
notified that his application to attend
the camp has been approved.
Enrolment at these camps implies
no later service obligations. At the
close of the camps the students return
to their homes, being wholly released
by the government. Blanks may ne
secured from the Military FRAMING
Camps association, 210 Mallers build
ing. Chicago which is acting as the
civilian agency of the war department
for the training camps. or by ADDRESS
ing The Commanding General NSeventh
Corps Area Fort Crook, Neb., Atten-
ton Major Fred L. Lennon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04

last bottle everyone asked me what
made the wonderful change in me.
told them about Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and recommend
it wherever l can. / give you permis-
sion to publish this letter to help suffer-
ing women as your remedies are god
send and made new woman of me. -
Mrs. F. A. BAKER, 4749 Butler St.,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
after day, suffering from backaches,
bearing down pains, nervousness and
:" the blues" enduring miserable ex-
istence when they have such evidence as
the above that Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound is dependable REM
edy, for such troubles. For nearly forty
years this grand old root and herb medi.
cine has been restoring the women Of
America to health and strength.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04
1,O25 Free Prizes

More than 1000 prizes, ranging in value
from $50 to $500, will be given away at the
Oil Jubilee. They include:
Is Life Scholarships in the Peoples Col
lege of Fort Scott.
One Thousand Lots in the beautiful
quantities is discovered, the value of these
lots will Immediately be increased enor-
mously, as Hollister, with big oil production
at its very gates will then be in line for rapid
growth.
You have an equal chance at these prizes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04
RECOGNIZE GUARD OFFICERS.
Can Now Sign Papers OF Veterans
Applying for Medals.

Washington. June 4.-The authori-
cation by the war department of fed
orally recognized National Guard Off
GERS to certify to true or extra copies
of discharge certificates in connection
with the issue of Victory medals, has
given great impetus to the distribution.
Reports from Victory medal officers
thruout the country indicate that ap-
plications for the medal are now be-
ing received at the rate of 100000 a
month and that greater interest is be-
ing manifested in this award.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04
Come! You May See big On" Released

Remember1 the drill at oil sand-the deep
sand from which mondolar streams of oil sometimes
deep a this
in this well is unknown. but sign points
production =
It positively known however, that there oil this
ranch surrounding territory In drill
work the with the object tapping
shallow oil sand which the drill penetrated when the
well going down.
There is also another Of great wealth this 1900
tract owned by the Peoples College When the
well being down. the drill sixfoot vein
of coal at mining depth Either the shallow oil
this vein of coal will big dividends developedas they
will be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04
Big, Free Barbecue

TWENTY Fat, Juicy Beeves will be bar
becued whole and served out FREE at the Oil
Jubilee.
There will be barrels and barrels of pure,
clean ice water on the grounds near the Big
Well-nobody need go thirsty.
Shelter will be provided for all, no mat
ter what the weather is or how big the crowd
The Big Well will be drilled in, rain or shine,
so don't let the weather prospect bluff you.
Come and have the time of your life!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04

Please note that this tract Is owned absolutely
Peoples College Of Scott No stock oil
slightest interest
individual will have interest whatever
the oil found there except by the outright of land
from the Peoples College.
This prospective visitors that
the Oil Jubilee staged irresponsible
izaon for the selling stock leases The
1900 ranch retaining oneha its
If big well in heavy producer expected the
will make this college of the wealthe educa
tional Institutions in the world.
the "big Three bands will furnish
will abundance pure ice
well will positively drilled rain of shine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04

An undivided oneha interest in this 220o-acre ranch
being sold in LOO units by the Peoples College of
Fort Scott The price of full unit is $500 and with each
full unit townsite lot will be given FREE but the units
divided into eighth that those who wish to
take only oneeghth of unt$50. This is the smallest
that will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04

pOuAAu L IidO OOdl ing
down pains in my
sides, stomach and
back so badly that I
could hardly stand
up. Twas white and
very thin and nerv-
Gus, had a poor appe-
tite and onlyweighed
112 pounds. l took
ten bottles without
missing one dose and
gave it a fair trial.
When l finished the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04

Each unit part thereof participates in the wholen
the big well other
BY
a
proportion
that enjoyed by the Of full unit
This is selling scheme Every
undivided
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04
The Deepest Well I'm Eastern Kansas

aside for and be hand when this of sand
"cracked You'll the time small
a a
that millions would be all the cicuses and the
atrcal performances could see in a lifetime III
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04

right along The shallow sand was penetrated when this big well
deep sande heavy big deposits which their
oil confident that
big well of 'iquid gold"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04

In several respects this the most remarkable well ever put down
Eastern Kansas For another the indications of unusually heavy
HOLSTER oil
Shallow making their
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04

in fee royalty and receive promptly WARRANTY
the being
the time to big producer
of viii
even owner only o
in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04

Whether celebration or not buy
YOUR part of this land TODAY is and
will sweep the available In
of the thousands
big wel-experienced as others-the ONLY
to be of sharing IL to act
= =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04
WHAT MADE
/ The CHANGE?
This Woman says Lydia F. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Made Her
a New Woman

Pittsburgh, Pa. Before taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04

recommended the of heavy casing capable wthandng
heavy pressure.
This being done and all will be in readiness June H.
Be there-not later than 10 o'clock the
thing you may again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04

You and all your relatives and friends invited mot only
big we'll brought but have the time of lives
day you'll never forget.
If you real oil well you'll remember the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04
Special Trains From Fort Scott

Special trains will carry visitors from Fort
walls. However, those who expect to be there for
the benefit of motorists, special markers will
Red Arrow and you can t miss the place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04

many times you could see real oil we'll
, chance.
owned by the Peoples College of Fort Scott,
as, II miles southwest of Fort Scott, the drill
ng on a stratum of OIL SAND at depth OF
ms of the bit will bring her in
fields say they have every reason to believe
will bring in real WE'LL The we'll is now
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-04

''bubbling'' through 1900 feet of water in |
say, indicates tremendous pressure---a {
times makes millionaires over night.
Oil men are of the opinion that the '
new oil field and be the signal for anothe
the discovery of the great Ell Dorado gus
See this big we'll brought in! The b
LAYER of sand---rain or shine---at the big
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-06-11
VETERANS ARE AIDED by THE
VOCATIONAL BILL.
Dependents, May Now Receive Money
Directly instead OF From TIE
" uunupu Soldier.

Washington, Muy.--Ciansc$ in tho
rru;lil.Iattou law which wiz rebound
o tlIc interest oI the manned velur.
anH OF the Mur.d War are RECOMMENDED
cd to Congress by Senator Kenyon,
cnail man OF the Senate Committee on
Education and Labor, in Il report il
which nc says:
We nave inserted the following
provisions: And proviucd further, That
ii deemed advantageous or necessary
to insure proper accommodations ana
service, he board may, upon Il prop
CT reduction III the allowance for
maintenance ana support otherwise
payable, furnish in dormitorics or
other quarters secured, maintained,
equipped, and operated by it, or opcr
alcd under its direction, necessary
board and lodging direct 10 persons
undergoing training.
The BoarL Tor Vocational Train
ing is maintaining some training cen
tcrs and will have to maintain others
where trainccs are housed and board
cd. AT present the board is having 10
give a rcvoicablc ,iSccnsc to an outside
agency. II the board can furnish this
direct to the men with maintenance
allowance it would be more sntisfact.
tory and will relieve the Government
OF the necessity of dealing with a
third party.
1--WE also insert the following:
Payments to be made as herein
provided for the support and MAIN
tenance Of persons dependent upon
any traincc may in the discretion OF
the board he paid either direct to SUCH
dependent or dependents or to tho
trainee upon whom they are dcpenu-
ent.
This is made necessary by the fact
that some instances have arisen where
men are drawing dependency pay for
fathers and mothers who have died
ThcreIarc not many of these instances
but it is we'll to place in the hands Oc
the board the power to guard against
them.
I'm some quarters persons are ask
ing unreasonable fees to assist men
whose papers they fill out for train
ing. The war-risk insurance law al
lows SO to lawyer for filling out an
Rlication papers for an applicant. Til.
would seem enough to charge for fill
ing out application, FOR vocational
training. We have therefore inserted
the following:
what no claim agent si.al! receive
or his services in filling out and pre-.
scnting applications for training, mere
] than 81 per application"