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The public ledger., 1921-03-25
FEDERAL OFFICERS
MAKE A RAID ON
SINNERS IN Lewis
Four stills and Seventy Gallons Of
Mash Taken In Raids This
Week In Lewis
County.

Wednesday morning, Neal Guilfoyle
Of Mt. Sterling, s. J. Watkins, Of Jack
son, of the U. s, Enforcement Depart
ment and James Davis, Deputy U. s.
Marshal Of West Liberty, quietly drop
ped into vanceburg and began the
work Of enforcing the prohibition law.
Soon CONSERVATION reigned among the
moonshiners, bootleggers and drink
ers.
The days drag net yielded the fol-
lowing results: Mrs. Bett Pollitt and
son, VIM. Hackworth, still found and
ten gallons Of mash; Elmer Arm
strong, still found and forty gallons Of
mash; Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lanter, still
and ten gallons mash; vess Gardner
still and ten gallons mash.
They were taken to. Catlettsburg
Thursday to be given preliminary
hearing before the u 8. Commission
er.
The case Of Mrs. Pollitt was balled
up and caused a ruffling Of the feel
lngs of the enforcement officers when
they learned that she had executed
bail by putting up cash bond. Such
arrangement, he affirmed, would cause
too much work for his department al
ready overworked. They were to be
considered U. s. prisoners and not
county or state.
At the same time, Bruce Armstrong
was picked up, charged in an indict-
ment with disturbing worship.
Tom Hackworth also was brought
in, having taken French leave out OF
the court room when he was being
fined for some misdemeanor.
Several gallons of moonshine whis-
key were found under the church of
the Unknown Tongue Thursday. Evil
IDENTIFY the bootleggers were figuring
on q land office business at the night
services. Some boys playing around
the church late in the afternoon dis
covered the cache and broke the Ma
son Jars containing the liquor.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
EASTER SPECIALS AT THE
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET.

Choice Beef, Veal and Pork, Spring
Lamb, Dressed Chickens, Country
Ham, Swift's Premium Hams and
Breakfast Bacon; Fresh River Fish.
And remember our Delicatessen
Shop.
Premier Salad Dressing, Chill
Sauce, Indian Relish, Asparagus
Pears, Apricots, Peaches, Sliced Pine
apple, Royal Ann Cherries, and lot
of good things to complete your Easter
dinner. Call on us. Phone 161.
CABLISH G. HANNON.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
SUES FOR RETURN OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT.

Allen Buckler filed suit in the Ma
Bon Circuit Court this morning against
M. F. Coughlin. The plaintiff charges
that he agreed to purchase farm
fro mthe defendant upon which he
made the initial payment of $500, and
that thereafter the defendant sold the
farm to another but retained his $500.
He sues for the return of the $500 so
paid the defendant.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
SAVE AND BE THRIFTY.
10000 g g G g G 9 9 g
PATRIARCHAL ODDFELLOWS
TO INITIATE MONDAY,

Pisgah Encampment No. 8, |. o. o.
F., will initiate class of four candi-
dates in the Royal Purple degree on
Monday evening at 7 o'clock at De-
Kalb hall in second street. The
Royal Purple degree always brings
out a large crowd and number OF
out-of-town visitors are expected in
addition to the local Patriarchs Mon
day evening.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
300 TO BE INITIATED IN BIG
SHRINE CEREMONIAL SATURDAY

Approximately 300 Masons of north
ern Kentucky will be members Of a
class which is to be initiated Satur-
day into the Mystic Shrine at spe-
cial ceremonial session Of Ell Hasa
Temple, of Ashland, at Ft. Thomas.
The session is to be opened at $3.50
o'clock and closed with a dinner at 6
o'clock that night.
The class is said to be the largest
which has been received into the
shrine in Kentucky at one time. Sew
eral local shriners will attend.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
NOTICE X. OF p.

Regular stated convention of Lime
stone Lodge, No. 36, X. Of p, at Castle
Hall this evening at 7:3O o'clock. All
members urged to attend, visiting
Knights welcomed.
G. A. HELMER, C. C.
W. A. MUNZING, X. of r. & g.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
TOBACCO SALES FOR THE WEEK.

Supervisor VIM. e. Mitchell reports
that during the past week a total of
443,765 pounds Of tobacco was sold in
the local houses at an average of
$3.50 bringing the total sales for the
season to 19,S46,3S5 pounds and the
seasons average $15.14. The super
visor reports the market strong.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
FOREST AVENUE
REVIVAL CONTINUES.

Revival services are continuing each
evening at the Forest Avenue M. f.
church The pastor, Rev. W. H. Nor
ris, is doing the preaching and large
crowds are attending. Already there
have been six additions to the church
and the special service Is accomplish
ing much good. - '........,.--
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Mr.. R. W. Thomas, a railroad man
Of Cincinnati. accompanied by his wife
was in Maysville yesterday visiting
In the Bluegrass region generally.
They were delighted with their first
visit to our Seven Hill City" and
visited at the Public Library for sew
eral hours. They both said that Mays
Vile was one Of the most attractive
cities in every way that they have
ever visited.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
WATER PRESSURE DOWN
LAST NIGHT.

Because of leak at the Limestone
bridge, 1t became necessary last night
to reduce the pressure on the east end
Of the city in order to make the neces-
sary repairs. There was little incon-
venience experienced and the repairs
were made promptly.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS.

All semi-annual water bills will be
due April 1, 1921. A discount of three
per cent. will be allowed for prompt
payment. Last discount day April Is,
1921. All bills payable at the Office of
the Maysville Water Co., Room II,
State National Bank building.
M. Y. FIELDHOUSE, Gen1 Manager.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Miss Carolyn Taylor and Mrs.
James Rees, Of Augusta, and Mrs. Col
Inns, OF Avondale, Cincinnati, are the
guests of Mrs. Charles E. Curran, of
Fourth street.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
CHURCHES PLAN SPECIAL
EASTER SERVICES,

Special Easter services are being
planned by practically every church
in the city announcement of which
will be made Saturday. Easter is one
day everyone should attend some
church and all Of the local churches
are preparing to care for the throngs.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
REMOVAL SALE.

While they last we save you from
$1,000 to $1,000 on Pathe Phone
graph. complete line to select from.
A. CLooNEY, Jewslsr.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

We have some factory rebuilt planes
on sale Of the best known. makes.
Come in and see them. We can save
you money. Richard Spaniard Piano
Co. 21Mar-tf
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Just received new player pianos.
Come in and hear them. From factory
to you. Special, New Player Rolls 90
cents each. Richard Spaniard Piano
co. 22Mar-tf
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Mrs. Kate Enoch, Of Lewisburg, who
underwent a serious surgical opera
ton in a Cincinnati hospital yester-
day, Is very critically Ill.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Mr.. W. L. Holton and daughter.
Mrs. DR.. John W. Cartmell, have gone
to Martinsville, Ind, for a sqjourn for
the benefit Of his health,
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
BRACKEN COURT ENDS
ON SATURDAY.

The Spring term of the Bracken Cir
cult Court will be closed on Saturday
and Judge Newell and Prosecutor
Grannis will open the Spring term of
the Mason Circuit Court on Monday of
next week. During the Bracken term
much business. has been transacted
and several very important cases have
been tried.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Mr. Harvey Breeze, Of Bolder, Colo
RADIO, is the pleasant guest Of his
uncles. Messrs. G. W. and A. W.
Breeze.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

How would you like to own white
enamel kitchen cabinet? Saturday
will be the last day to get tickets.
Merz Bros.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

A big Easter dance will be given
this evening at the Neptune Fire Hall.
1t promises to be one of the big events
of the season.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Alfred Foster, 50, who died Thurs
day at his home on Hords Hill, will
Re buried at the Maysville cemetery
Saturday afternoon.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

The Dreamland dance has been
postponed from Saturday, March 26th,
to Wednesday, March s0th.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Saturday may be your lucky day.
Pay your account and get the tickets.
Merz Bros.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

There we're four additions at the
Baptist church revival last night.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Pay your account on Saturday and
get tickets on the kitchen cabinet.
Merz Bros.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Saturday will be the last day to get
tickets on that beautiful kitchen cab
met at Merz Bros.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Crowded for room. Talking ma
chimes at greatly reduced prices.
Spaniard Piano Co. 22Mch-tf
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Double Stamps and Double Tickets
Saturday at Merz Bros.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Are you prepared for Easter? we
are, and can fit you from head to foot
Merz Bros.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Rev. Charles Bartlett is seriously
III at his home IN the East End.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
SATURDAY ONLY.

SATURDAY ONLY.
Best grade sugar sh cents pound.
Maysville Tea & Coffee Co. new store,
Market street.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Prof. Henry Lloyd, wife and son,
of Lexington, are visiting relatives
here
The public ledger., 1921-03-25
MEETING OF INSURANCE
AGENTS HERE SATURDAY.

Lewis Stentz, Supervisor of Agents
Of the Western-Southern Life Insur-
ance Company, from the home offices
of the company, will be in Maysville
Saturday to address a meeting of the
agents in the Maysville district.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Double Stamps Saturday at Merz
Bros.
The public ledger., 1921-03-25

Red Letter Day Saturday at Merz
Bros.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06

ment statisticians recently conciud-
ed the 1921 crop Of weddings would
De a bumper one, with Dan Cupid
harvesting 100000 brides and just
as many husbands from the fields OF
the minated. And yet New York
city's record probably will show al
least 5000 fewer marriages than In
1920 or 1919.
There are easier tasks than giving
an explanation for this nationwide
epidemic OF modifying in year
when millions are unemployed and
as many more are brooding over de-
creases in their incomes. So say the
.socoiologists and others with pen
chants for finding out what they call
the why of things But IL il no,
distressingly futile 10 seek a reason
for the fact that only 56.50I licenses
were issued up 10 a recent date hero
this year. compared 10 59.065 in the
corresponding period OF 1920
Fewer Immigrants.
In the place place. they will tel,
you at the license bureau thar there
are fewer immigrants than in the
past. because Of the restriction laws
Unmarried aliens always had a habit
OF coming over here 20 enjoy free
dom. and then almost Immediately
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06

Prominent features in fall styles
Of garments made from knitted wor-
sted fabric include the Knicker-
booker suit which is proving to be
an even bigger seller for fall wear
than the summer. This suit is made
with moderately full knickers and
a coat Of pinch back model with
four patch pockets. IL is offered IN
plain colors and heather mixtures.
Women everywhere are finding it an
ideal costume for all active service
walking, golfing, camping. skat-
ing, skiing. tobogganing, and general
'roughing it."
The idea of adding a coat TO the
sleeveless dress. in the heavy knit
ted fabric, thus developing a most
practical golfing and general out
doors costume, is one of the newest
ordinations, and one that is meeting
with real success. The sleeveless
dress has a deep V-front and long
string belt The jacket is made with
the pinch-back effect with four
stitched-out pockets.
II AlNL tAlllblLtu at n 1dSiltOn DIOlil-
enade in a Fifth av. department
store. the Peter Pan" has achieved
quick popularity for children's and
misses wear Made of non-crush-
able knitted worsted fabric. it is o
most economical school dress be
cause II is lower in price than either
silk or wool woven fabric. 1t is Of
fered in all the faShiOuahl shades
of navy. brown, red. kelly green.
cOpen, nut brown, tan, jap. blue.
black and seal brown. 1t has a self
tie sash and white linen collar and
cuffs.
others to be seen on Fifth av. in
clude a combination cape and dress
costume. all of black knitted wor-
sted fabric combined with black
caracul This combination is also
found in simple tailleurs. one fea-
turing the deep cuff of fur and
slightly fared coat edge while am
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
TILTED GIRLS GO
INTO NORTILANDS
Many Left Loved Ones, Doctor
Says, to Serve EskimOs
as Missionaries.

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 5.-Dr. Vic
tor Z. Levine Of Creighton uni
versity, Omaha. has returned home
from a 10,OOO-mile research expedi-
ton on the border line of civnizat ton
in the northernmost region of Baf-
fin land and Labrador. undertaken in
order 20 determine a question which
has long puzzled the medical world
that of how the EskimOs got
enough out of their native foods to
sustain life.
Or. Levine spent months among
the EskimOs and Indians of the
countries he visited. lived with them
in their snow huts and ate the foot
they ate. He has "unlearned" a lot
Of things which have long been ac-
cepted as true of the Eskimos and
he learned number of things con-
corning their foods and methuds of
existing which have not heretofore
been known
Seething With Life.
One thing he "unlearned" is that
the ice lands are fairly seething with
life, both human and animal. en-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
POT AND KETTLE.

You have such strange names
for your towns" an Englishman re-
marked TO one of his new American
friends "Weehawken, HobOken,
Poughkeepsie, and ever so many
others"
81 suppose they do sound queer
70 English ears" said the American
thoughtfully. do you live in Lon
don all the time?"
"Oh no." said the unsuspiCious
Briton. Il spend part of my time at
Chipping Norton, and then I've a
place at Pokestogg- -the-Hike. -
Harper's Magazine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06

ureiy contrary 10 the general be-
lief Instead Of the great barren
wastes. lifeless and solitary a
usually pictured. ne found life on
all sides. with the natives, both Es-
kimos and Indians. generally en-
joying good health and always
cheerful and happy. despite their
gloomy surroundings and seemingly
poor diet
on the other hand. says DR.. Le-
vine. the native whites OF that part
OF the world. are a sad type. due 10
the hard life they have lived.
Il found a number Of american
girls up In that country. acting as
missionaries" says DR.. Levine.
Some of them probably had been
crossed in love and had gone into
this faraway and univisited region 10
bury themselves from those they had
known"
IgIOos Not as Pictured.
In Bafin land DR.. Levine and his
party spent much Of their time.
We did not find life there exactly
dS We Adu otSH leu 10 'belleNe o9
what We had read in books. ne
says. For instance. we expected O.
find the igloOs (huts) perfectly built
with nice round roofs. But what
we did find was hunks Of ice thrown
into all sorts Of shapes so there was
space enough within for the Eskimo
and his family to live. They were
much unlike the pictures we have
all seen in books"
The native foods are birds whale.
caribou. polar bear and seals" said
Or. Levine. 1T seems TO make no
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06

fiuging part OF it away at ,he altar.
Many young men who 20 ght
otherwise wed aver that when tht
landlords would get through de8at-
ing their pocketbooks not enough
would remain TO calm the butcher.
The baker and those who deal in si.e
stockings cosmetics subway tickets.
coats. suits and the other thing
needed by housewives. such as
needles for darning the husband S
socks and rollings pins Go fashion
biscuits and maintain order
Even when the New York su-nt
has the money he often seems ur-
able 20 locate a home This con1
tion il common
Beca use OF the home sh9, 81.
many young things after -hcir cor-
venuonal dizzy honeymoon rc,urn 20
live with the girls family or th.
mans Perhaps from thi~
come new field # humor. Che s--
in-law and daughter-ln-.aw fott
that would give mother-in-'aw a
l0ng-wa.ted relief
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06

other had a deep bank Of fur on
both the coat and skirt and the new
bell shaped sleeves. These three
costumes play the dual role of a
correct street costume. and. without
the wrap. Of a charming afternoon
frock.
The majority of dresses now being
shown are of simple design and man
tailored. inasmUch as it is difficult
to drape knitted fabric. The lines
are simple, in plain box and pleat-
ed styles. with and without belts. A
popular number is the finger tIr
length jacket
English tweed colorings for golf
and sport suitings are now being
successfully initiated. Compared in
price with the English tweeds OF
corresponding quality they are about
the same, but the knitted cloth has
the advantage Of longer wear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06

difference with them whether or not
the food is cooked or raw. They
have no vegeta bles ard no dairy
products The menu is strictly one
OF meats.
We gave them some OF our food.
They liked il much better than we
liked theirs. Especially did they take
TO our bread. candy and jam"
ION the other hand. I can't say
/ relished their food. In fact. every
member OF the party who attempted
TO live on what the Eskimos ate.
lost weight A fat man would GER
tainly get down 10 normal up there.
4 ne lived or the native food"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
AMERICAN WOMEN
FAVOR CONFERENCE
National League of Women
Voters IndOrse Pres't
Harding's Proposal.

NEW YORK. Nov. women all
over the country are making IL plain
20 Pres't Harding that they favor
the United States Joining with other
nations in the limitation OF the
worlds ornaments
Through the committee on the
limitation OF armament OF the Ma
tional League Of Women Voters. Of
which Miss Elizabeth J. Hauser is
chairman. IL beanie known yester-
day that the governor Of each state
I'm the union viii be asked by the
women 10 issue proclamatiOns for
all Of the churches TO open their
doors for "a half hour on Armistice
day IN memory of those who lost
their Tvs in the world var, and TO
pray for the success Of the disarm-
ament conference.
Urge Action.
The Federal Council of Churches
and the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union have also urged the
president 10 tax this step. believing
that the best memorial TO the heroic
past viii be a warless future.
I'm many sections. prominent
members of the clergy have signi-
fed their intention of falling in with
the idea. Bishop William T. Man
ming OF the Episcopal diocese of
New York. has anticipated the proc
lamation Of Gov. Nathan l.. Miller
OF New York, by calling upon the
churches in his diocese TO plan for
an Armistice day service.
With the chief executives Of the
planned 90 arrange special pro-
grams i'm the churches which will in
clude brief address, on the reduc-
ton Of armament
Visit Harding.
Early last month Miss Katharine
Ludington Of Old Lyme. Conn. and
Miss Christina Merriman, OF New
York representing the National
League OF Women Voters and the Ma
tional Council of Limitation of
Armament. called ON Pres't Hard
ing TO ask him 20 issue national
proclamation calling for the special
Armistice day services, and to pre-
pare brief message 10 be read in
the churches ON the importance and
significance Of the disarmament con-
ference
The Federal Council of Churches
Las issueu the following 10 articles
OF belief which 10 is distributing 10
The church-going people of the
country. i'm support of the disarma-
mont conference.
Believe
Ia q sweeping reduction of arma-
mcut.
Iu international law, courts of jus
tice and boards Of arbitration.
In "a world wide association of ma
tions for world peace
In equality of opportunity for all
races.
That Christian patriotism de-
mands the practice of good will be
tween nations.
That nations no less than individ-
uals are subject To- Gods immutable
moral laws.
That people achieve true welfare,
greatness and honor through just
dealing and unseldsh service.
That nations that are Christian
have special international Obliga-
tiCns.
That the spirit of Christian broth
erhood can conquer every barrier of
trade. color. race or creed.
In a warless world. and dedicate
myself 70 its achievement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
FEW MARRIAGES
IN EASTERN CITY

NEW YORK, Nov. 3. - While
elsewhere in the country more people
are being married this year than
ever before, in New York times are
duller than usual for the license
clerks and the ministers. Govern
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
SCIENTIFIC PROOF.

one day n teacher was having a
frst-grade class in physiology. She
asked them if they knew that there
was a burning fire i'm the body all of
the time one little girl spoke up
and said:
.Tes'm, when il is a cold day, /
a. see the smoke. THE Epworth
Herald
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-02
FEDERATION OF LABOR QGf:* $:;;;.y :.
COMPANY OF |NTERNA7l0NAls
Committee Notes With Amusement" Irregularities Committed
By Foreign Element 0pposhi on to SoMetsm, @kheMsn1
! Reatf1med by Overwhelming Majority at Denver.

30-The
of is in the
federation
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-02
YALE PROF. SEES
PRICES CLIMBING
Testit|es Before Congress: That
Dollars Purchasing Power
Continues to SIump ,.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 30
While organized labor is being blud-
geoned into accepting wage: reduc-
tions, on the employers claim that
the cost of living is rapidly going
down, the fact is. according, to Prof.
Irving Fisher of Yale university: that
prices are about to start climbing
again, and that in a year they will
be much higher, than they now are
Fisher was testifying before the,
joint congressional committee on re-
classification of salaries of federal
employers. He showed that, because
of the shrinkage of purchasing power
in the dollar, every member Of the
United States senate had actually lost
on his salary, in the past six years.
some $17,567. Applying it generally,
every person whose salary or wages
remained stationary-in dollars-dur-
ing. the past six years should now
be reimbursed to the extent Of $2.34
for every dollar Of salary or wage
for that period, to keep. pace wltf,
the advance in the cost of living
which actually took place.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-02
UNDER way
TO '''REFUND'".DE
FInanciers Propose That Allied
Nations Bonds Be unIoaded
Upon Americans.

WASHINGTON, June 30-Plans are
being discussed to refund this nations
war loans to the allies. Refund" is
the term financial interests use when
they want to postpone the payment
Of a debt. by extending: the date when
due.
The nations allied with America
during the war owe this. government
$10,0OO,0OO,000 and have signed
acknowledgements to-. this effect.
These acknowledgements bear inter-
est, which has not been paid, and
now totals approximately $1,000,-
O0O, 900, or aone-tenth of the loan. It
is stated that the interest charges
are increasing at the rate of $780,
100000 year.
: TT is now proposed that the -vari-
Gus allied nations issue bonds and
sell them to the American people at
a rate of interest So high that they
will be quickly disposed 0f<SThe money
secured from the sale of these bonds
will be used by the various countries
to pay their debt to the American
government. ~.<'
Some people are; asking If these
countries cannot--.or will not-pay
their debts or: interest to the: Amer
lean governments, will they pay when
the debt Is transferred. to citizens?
,. Large American financial interests
seem to favor the refunding plan.
Juicy commissions. will. be paid for
selling these bonds to the people.