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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
MASON COUNTY
WOMAN IS MYSTE.
R|0USLY MISSING
Police Asked To Assist In Search for
Mrs. Edward Catron, Who Left
Home in County Wednesday
and Has Not Been Seen.

After making an unsuccessful
search Of all parts Of the city Thurs
day morning looking for his wife, Mr..
Edward Catron, farmer, who lives on
the Howard farm on the Murphysville
pike, at noon appealed to County
Judge Purnell and Chief of Police
Harry A. Ort to assist him In his
search for his missing wife.
Mr.. Catron left his wife at the
breakfast table Wednesday morning
and upon returning home found that
she had left. He learned from neigh
bors that she had gone to Maysville
with two other women in an automo-
bile When she did not return home
that night he became frightened and
came to Maysville looking for her
Thursday morning. He went to the
homes Of all his relatives and ac-
quaintances in Maysville and she had
not been seen at any Of them. He
went to the local railroad stations aud
found that she had not purchased tick
cts. 1t was then that he gave up his
independent search and called on the
authorities for help.
Mrs. Catron alighted from the auto
mobile at Third and Sutton streets
Wednesday morning, She was seen
standing near the old produce house
by a neighbor who was in Maysville
and since that time no trace has been
found of her, She is 80 years of age,
fair complexion, light hair, grey eyes,
medium height, weighs about 120
pounds and wore blue dress.
Several years ago Mrs Catron's
mind was affected and her husband
fears that she has wandered away
while laboring under some mental
trouble. The officials will make
careful search Of Maysvilel and Ma
son county this afternoon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
BAND MAKES BIG HIT
AT MT. STERLING.

The Maysville Boys Band made a
great hit at the Knights Templar Con-
clave at Mt. Sterling Wednesday. The
Maysyille Commandery with our Boys
Band received many compliments in
the grand parade and the concert
played by the band at the Maysville
reception was highly praised. Lead
ers of some Of the most famous bands
in the nation, who were attending the
conclave with their bands, compli-
mented Mr. Barnard and his splendid
aggregation Of juvenile musicians.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
GRAND ENCAMPMENT
MEETS IN LEXINGTON

Local representatives have returned
from Paris where on Wednesday they
attended the Grand Encampment |. o.
o. F, of Kentucky Roy Forman, of
Lexington, was elected Grand Patri-
arch Of the state and Lexington was
chosen as the place of meeting.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
NEW wHARFBOAT IS
EXPECTED FRIDAY

The new Maysville wharfboat which
has been overhauled at Manchester Is
now about ready for delivery and is
expected to be brought here Friday
The new wharfboat is much larger
than the one that has been used here
for the past few years and will ac-
commodate the large amount Of busi-
ness now being done here on the river
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
EQUALIZATION BOARD Is
SERVING NOTICES

Members of the Police force are
very busy just now serving notices for
the City Board of Tax Supervisors. 1t
is understood that a large number
have been summoned before the board
to show cause why their assessment
should not be increased.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
AMERICAN LEGION SHOWS
VISITORS GOOD TINE

The Leslie H. Arthur Post American
Legion entertained state officers at
luncheon Wednesday night at the
Legion rooms in Sutton street. The
inspecting officers left this morning
for Flemingsburg. They are making
their trip by automobile.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
ABERDEEN SOLDIER BOYS
BODY IS RETURNED.

The body of Charles Davis, who lost
his life In Belgium in 1918 while in
the service of his country, arrived
here Thursday morning. The funeral
will be held Friday afternoon at $50
o'clock at Charter Ooak cemetery, Alb
erdeen, under the auspices of the
Manchester Post American Legion.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19

Master Watson Stalder was given a
delightful surprise party at his home
on Front street Monday evening in
honor of his tenth birthday. The eve
ming was spent in playing games af-
ter which delightful refreshments
were served, All enjoyed a most pleas
cnt evening.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
LOCAL RAILROAD FORCES
PLAY RAIL SUNDAY

The employees of the l.. & N. and c.
& o. railroads at this place will play
a game of baseball at League Park
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock which
promises to be quite game For the
l.. & N. team Felthaus will do the
pitching while Jacobs will twirl for
the C. & o. nine.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
DIES OF HEART TROUBLE.

Mr.. Riley Owens, SO years of age,
died at his home on the Germantown
road this morning after an illness of
several months Of heart trouble. He
is survived by his wife and seven chill
dren. Funeral arrangements will be
announced later.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
CHILD DIES.

Gordon L. Beckett, two-year-old sol
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Maltby Beckett, of thu
Murphysville neighborhood, died a
the home Of the parents Wednesday
night. Burial will be made THURSDAY
afternoon at the Washington Baptis
cemetery,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
BAND TO PLAY CONCERT
AT COUNTY INFIRMARY

The Kentucky Cardinal band will
play a concert at the Mason County
Infirmary on next Sunday afternoon
at 2:3O o'clock for the benefit of the
inmates of that institution.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
LOVE FLOWER
is A GREAT PICTURE.

"The Love Flower" Griffith pro-
duction, which was shown last night
at the Washington Theater was most
excellent picture. Many saw the show
and were greatly pleased. Some ex-
pert swimming was the feature as well
as a hand-to-hand fight on the brink
of a hiph cliff.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
POLICE COMMITTEE TO
EXTEND INVESTIG ATOMS.

1t is understood the Police Commit
tee Of Maysville Council, will extend
its investigations into several matters
in connection with the Police depart
ment and make full and complete re-
port at the June meeting of City Coun-
Gil
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
WHY mot

Concentrate your business with US.
We make II worth while. Best work; (;
best prices lOMay1tf
THE MODERN LAUNDRY AND
DRY CLEANING co.
Phone 1853 81 East Second Street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
EASTERN STAR MEETING,

There will be a meeting of Maysville
Chapter No. 27s, on Friday evening at
7:s0 o'clock A class Of five candi-
dates will be initiated. All members
urged to he present.
AMYE BAUGH, Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. James Shropshire left
Wednesday on an extended trip to
Brookcrane, British Columbia, Can
ada, after spending the winter with
her father, Mr.. Fred Arm, Sr,, and fam
lily.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-05-19
BIG FEATURE PICTURE HERE.

The big feature picture, ''The Pas
sion Flower" with Norma Talmadge
in the leading role has arrived and
will be shown at the Washington this
evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
By EDDIE SHUGRUE.

The Hilltop nine has 14 scheduled out by Manager Keegan today. The Red and Black team has a, well bal anced schedule and are planning to play 20 games before the close of school. New Haven High was of fered two dates by the local manage ment but refused to accept any of them, claiming that their schedule was completed. This is the fourth time that the Elm City diamond ath- letes have declined to meet the Hill toppers on the field since last Septem- ber-
 In football they claimed that the Red and Black eleven was too strong for them. Several battles have been fought between the two squads on the basketball court and the New Haven lads were right in refusing to meet the locals in basketball.
 Red and Black track teams have never met with the New HaveniteS and were desirous of meeting them this season but the runners of the Fitzgerald town also backed out. If New Haven thinks she will have a claim to the state championship she must play the Hilltop squad for the practice in the gym proved that the Red and Black have a Snappy gang of battery men.
 Wolfe, Gallagher and I.avery seem to be the best of the twirlers that gher and Wolfe are veterans of the squad, but Iavery who is showing speed, is a recruit. He is the broth CT of Lazy Jim IIavery, who mastered the mound for the last two years for the Hi1Ftoppers. The Hilltoppers ,Nill present fast inf1e1d composed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
4 Billiardists
 Tie For Lead

Chica ago-Four of the six entrants in the National Amateur Pocket Bill Hard championship were tied for first place before the fourth round matches today. J. H. Shoemaker of New York, present titleholder who has made the record high run of the tourney, 31, meets Gus Gardner. also of New York, who has lost all three of his matches Gardner also plays today against William Leu of Rock ford, Ill.,. regarded as Shoemaker's strongest opponent.
 Harry Daw of Detroit also has two matches today, meeting Carl A. Vaughan and c. Earl Patterson, both of Chicago. His two opponents with Leu and Shoemaker are tied for first place. while Daw has won one and lost two.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
Hiqh School Nine
 States 9 Gnnaes

of Weldon at the initial sack; Me CuIlough or Moss, second; Maher, shortstop, and Ray Whelan at the dizzy corner. The team is lacking outfielders and hitters, but from the number of candidates who are out for will have no trouble in picking a good squad.
 The season will open by playing Choate at Wallingford and finish with Evander Childs in the big city. Chicopee and Milford, two first rate squad.
 The schedule is not complete, but the following dates have been se- cured:
 April s-wednesday, Choate at Wallingford.
 April 16-saturday, Taft at Water town.
 April Saturday, Chicopee at Bridgeport.
 April 29-Friday, Derby at Bridge port.
 May "Wednesday. New Haven
 May 6-Saturday, Wilby of Water bury at Bridgeport.
 May 11-Wednesday, Milford at Milford
 May 2s-Monday, Greenwich at Bridgeport.
 May 25-wednesday, Crosby at
 May 2S-saturday. Chicopee at Chicopee.
 June 3-Friday, New Haven Com tmercia1s at Bridgeport. a June 4-Saturday, Crosby at Wat erbury.
 June 1o-Friday, wilby at Water bury.
 June 11-Saturday, Evander Childs at New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
SPORT SNAPSHOTS

Edouard Horemans is leading in his $500 point billiard match with Welk- CT Cochran in Chicago, 1,500 to 1868. In the fifth inning in yesterday $ Chicago play Horemans made a run of 297.
 Ralph Yui1l, a Michigan boy, has been elected to the ca40taincy of Dartmouth's basketball squad for next season.
 Searching for birds eggs yesterday nearly cost Dick Harlow Penn State's boxing coach, his life, when he fell over a 90-foot cliff.
 Tufts Athletic Council has re-en- gagged Dr. William Parks as football coach, for next season.
 Jack Sellers and Sid Leslie will clash again for supremacy in a half mile special in the Thirteenth Regi- ment Armory, New York, March 26.
 John Layton, three cushion billiard champion, must make 479, while Can nefax is shooting for 420 in order to win the Hotpoint match now being played in Brooklyn. Yesterday Can nefax defeated Layton 60 to 46 in 6S innings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
Hartford Five
 Looks Strong
(By John POStO1.)

The Hartford Y. M. H. A. basket ball quintet which comes here Sun day to play .an engagement with the local Y. M. H. A. will bring with them great reputation which would be an assurance of fast contest. The Capitol City athletes have beaten such teams as the Judeans of Spring field, New Haven Y. M. H. A. and the Recreation centerS of Manchester. In the visitors lineup will be Hur- witz, the f1ashy forward of the Ben Hurs- The locals will again have Bailey, a Yale man who has been playing with the Atlas quintet of New Haven.
 The preliminary game will bring together the Y. M. H. A. Jrs. and Norwalk, the game starting at 2:30. Lineups for the big game follow:
 Bridgeport - Kaplan and Mooney, Gubersky, center; Fite2son and Bailey, guards.
 Hartford-Hurwitz and L. Baron, forwards; Leck, center; Dunn and M. Baron, guards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
Training Camp
 -SizzLers-


 San Antonio-Leo Kane, the young infelder who came from Hartford, played at third corner yesterday for the Rockies against the Giant regu- lars Although he has been ailing he showed enough pep and ability to McGraw The Giants chief boss kept close tabs on Kane and enthused over the snappy way he has of throw ing to third. He is a quick fielder and always manages to< get in front of the ball.
 Leo Galore of the Dodgers, was temporarily laid out yesterday in winged by a hot liner.
 Frank Frisch, the former Fordham star, is taking to second base like a fish to water. Does this mean that Roy Grimes chance for. the job is fadinS2
 From the Giants camp. comes the report that the veteran Slim Sallee is showing the best early season form of his career.
 ', George Sta1lings is at the Yankee camp in Shreveport looking for re- cruits for his Rochester team.
 Fred Toney, Giant pitcher, reported to be a holdout, is due ito report to- night at San Antonio.
 Under the direction of Jim Rice, veteran coach, four Columbia crews will take their initial workouts today on the Hudson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
Bat Of Ruth
 Shows Magic

New York-Down in Shreveport La., where the New York Americans are spring-training, some fans claim, it was reported here today, to have discovered the secret of Babe Ruth's home run success.
 Engaged dn his daily training stunt of belting balls over the fences of Gasser Park, Ruth was accosted yes terday by Al Wingo, a Yankee re- cruit. Al borrowed Babes bat and knocked two pitched balls out of sight.
 Mice stick" commented Wingo. Wanna se11?"
 Shaking his head to signify that he didn't, Babe sent four balls over the farthest wall.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
Indian Head Emblem
 Of New Haven Champs

The Indian Head will be the emblem of the champion New Ravens this season.
 When he placed the order for uniforms to be worn by Chief Bender's athletes on their South ern tour Owner George Weiss designated that an artistic red skins head be the emblem sewed on the blouse of each. outfit.
 The new uniforms will be com pleted by the time the champs leave Macon and start their eX- hibition trip North.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
Duggan's "Loaded Stick"
 Causes Polo Scandal

Roller polo fans in the Ameri- can League are enjoying a little sensational scandal.
 The "loaded stick taken away from Duggan. the New Bedford star, in a recent game and it's use declared illegal by league off cials, has created real excitement, more so because the Whalers have held commanding lead Throughout the season. It is also rumored that Bobby Hart of the Worcesters, has also been using one of the 't1oaded sticks.'
 However, the stick in captivity is going to be exhibited through out the circuit. It is now on display in the windows of a Hart ford drug store and will also be put on exhibition in Fall River, Worcester, Lowell and New Bed ford
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
Crosby High Five In
 Chicago For Big Game

Waterbury folk are packers of their school athletes to the limit.
 CroSby's High crack basketball team is in Chicago as compet- itor in the National Amateur tournament. The trip will cost about $1,2OO, the amount being raised by public contributors be ing Lieut.. Gov. Templeton and $. z. Poi.
 The team was accorded a royal sendoff at the station and before they made their departure were addressed by Mayor Sandland and other city officials.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
Hooks, Jabs And Uppercuts
 By Patsy

Johnny Shugrue, brother of the fa- nous Joe, and who on last Monday night defeated Young Rector at meet Charley Pilkington, former amateur featherweigh ght champion in a bout to be fought at New Haven. March 2S.
 Sam Goode and Emergency Red Allen,' two knockout victims of Loui Bogash, will come together in a 15- round bout to a decision at the Ly- ceum Sporting club at Troy. N. Y-, on Monday night.
 Spider Roach, one of the cIeverest hghtweights of the new crop, has been booked b.- his manager, Leo Publicity Flynn to box Tony Caponi in the semi-final to the Bill Brennan Ray Smith setto to be staged at Havana, Cuba, on Friday night.
 The winner of the Phil Bloom Walter Mohr scrap which is. schedu1- ed at the Fslatbush s. c. on Friday night, will be matched to box either Ted Lewis or Soldier Bartfeld by the above club.
 Pete Herman, former bantam weight champion, and conqueror of Jimmy Wilde. has been booked to go against Carl Tremaine. the crack Cleveland bantamweight, in a 1o- round bout at the open air boxing show to be held by Matt Hinkel, the Cleveland boxing promoter.
 Charley Weine1-t. the clever heavy weight of Brooklyn, who meets Bat ting Levinsky in New York March IS, has been signed up to meet Billy Miske, the fast heavyweight of St. Paul, in a 10-round bout at St. Paul the latter part of this month.
 
 Charley Weinert is also booked to box Dan O'Dowd of Boston at Syra- c~e, N, r., on the night of April 10. Charley ought easily beat O'Dowd as he is too clever for him
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
CHAMPION GIRL
 \ BASKETEERS HERE

One of the biggest basketball attrac- tions and novelty probably ever staged here is on the Colonial hall bill to- night when the Clark Munies, recog- nized as the girls world basketball champions. will appear here and clash with an All Star Bridgeport five. Dan Guilty, realizing that Bridgeport sports demand the latest and most up-to-date stuff on the market, has secured the exhibition of the Munies for a guarantee of church steeple
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
Sewell Looks
 Like A Star

Cleveland.-Manager Iris Speaker and Coach Jack McAlHster expressed pleasure today at the improvement in the fielding of Joe Sewell, short stop of the Cleveland Indians, ac- cording to despatches from the spring training camp at Dallas.
 SeweH, instead of steadying him self before throwing to first as he did last season now makes ttl1e throw from whatever position he is in after making the pickup.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
MATTY SKANE TO
 GET RACE TROPHY

At a meeting of the Conn. A A. U. last Monday the Board of Governors voted to buy the cup that was orig inally won by Matty Skane of the local Hilltop squad in the meet at New Haven last week Skane, although ne won the mile, was not given any place but after the protest of Cap tain Baum he was conceded second place. The cup will be sent to the Hilltoppers this week
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10

dimensions, he says. The Munies are making a tour of the country and are now completing their New Eng land tour.
 The big game will start at S:30. One hour earlier a preliminary contest will be staged between two local girls teams. Dancing will follow the sport bill.
 The Bridgeport lineup will include Bessie Andres and Charlotte Iieber- um, forwards; Sadie F'itelsen, center; Marcia Wood and Elizabeth Rega.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
HOT BATTLE AHEAD FOR SWIM HONORS,

Hon olulu.-The feat of Pua Kealo- ha, Olympic swim ming star from Ha- waii. who cut Duke Kahan4moku'S world record for the 100-yard swim from 53 seconds flat to 52 1-5 seconds in a recent race at Adelaide, lAustra lia, promises to precipitate a battle royal in the swimming world when the 100-yard national championship is staged here, probably in October, during the meeting of the press con-. gress of the world. This event, to- gether with other national champion .nips, recently was awaEae4 ta aa- ~nHf 6nUsl01nk. A >zU.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
Connecticut
 Golfer Wins

Pinehurst-B. P. Merriam, of Wat erbury Conn.,, displayed brilliant form in the Spring golf tournament yester- day in his defeat of Dr. J. S. Brown of MontcIair, N. J. Merriam went around the course in 35-34-69, which is three strokes better than had been done on the course this year. His card follows.
 Out ... 433 45s 64s-35 In .... 433 54S 435-34-ss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
Jockeys Want
 Bans Lifted

New York.-Applications for rein statement filed with the license com mittee of the Jockey Club by Jockeys Ted Rice and Morris Rowan were re- ferred to the stewards when they met here today. Both riders are under suspension.
 Rice, who rode Pau Jones to victory in the last Kentucky Derby was sent down for an alleged foul in a race a [ Empire City last July. The stewards were expected to announce a decision in both cases.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
Yale's Dixie
 SquadPicked

New Haven.-Yale's baseball squad that will go to Macon, Ga, on the training March 22 has been picked by Captain Wilton Peters. It follows:
 Pitchers, Cox, Chil1enden, Hartn cit. Synlin grbon Seileck and Lazarus; catchers, Peters and Damn: infield- CTS, Murphy, Herman, Aldrich. John Hickey, Cosgrove, Durant, Hawkes. and Warren; outfie1ds, Crane, Sloane, Hoover, Eddy, Dpesibour, Hickey and MintineT.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
Birrnineham to Play.

Albany-Loca1 fans are expecting to see Joe Birmingham, the former Pittsfe1d pilot, who will lead the Elm pire Lawmakers this season, playing regularly in the oute1d. Joe, when with Cleveland, was one of the great est throwing outf1e1ders, and he is no slouch now. Last season he played but few games with the Hil1ies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
HILLTOP ATHLETES
 WILL TAKE REST

The Red and Black track team will lay off practice until April when they expect to start their outdoor season Coach Anderson expects to hold in terclaSS meets on a plan similar to the lnterclaSs basketball games. The Hill topperS are endeavoring to schedule meets with the best schools in Conn. and are especially deSirous of meet ing Hartford who have been rather boastful of late as to the strength of their squad.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
s$Sz 'sS5:zr ! UD-7O- -7he-Dlinute Sports

steady Steadrnan made a $5oO to S7oO when he a at Columbia with PhI Bloom at the Casino at least tie abUve
 
 steady and his manager are likely to remember the lesson The incident one of Rex Cox 10 off $1O team
 m
 leg, fined s1oo and suspended for 
 But the funny of Rexs episode New London and strol1ed accident to when to land the More fireworks Owner office to report that he had a jftney EASY SOMETIMES COMES HIGH. s0 Easy Money Is sometimes expensive stuff
 Some ancient baseball history uncorbed by Johnny Reich while on a visit to the sanctum yesterday
 Say. hat waIsh the speedest pitcher m the game before he got the big eague quered Reich astounded when in such Amos Ruse splitting 
 "Yea, Walsh highpower when he used to play the old Merden 10 nave two catchers on hand to hold him. He would always who to edkahandsfn or Thiesen who the factory
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
$500 TO BE BET ON THIS BASKETBALLTILT

Hartford county basketball fans are on the verge of frenzy over the com ing county title series between Sims bury and Unionville. Simsbury sports have raised a $500 pool, and Manager Hanrahan of Unionville, will cover the sum today, depositing the money with Arthur McGinley sport ing editor of the Hartford Times.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-10
QUEER SIGN GREETs
 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Evanston, IlI-ssWomen's Chris tian Temperance Union, no beer, no work; we want whiskey."
 This sign on the highest gable of University Hall greeted early class goers at Northwestern University. The authorities believe the sign was hung -bp initiates of one of the college frat eruttxAe.