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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
RECTQR'S WIDOW
ACCEPTS CHALLENGE
OF MRS. GIBSON
Pastors Widow Says She Is Ready to
Meet @Pig.WO;nan' Face to Face
and Deny That She Was Present
At Double Murder.

New Brunswick, N. j., Oct. 31.-Mrs.
Frances Noel Hall, widow of Rev. e.
W. Hall, slain rector, accepted today
the challenge o? Elrs. Jane Gibson, al
legged eyewitness Of the murder of
Rev. Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills, to
face the woman and deny she was
present at the killings.
Timothy N. Pfeiffer, attorney for
Mrs. Hall, who announced on the Wild
ow's behalf she is willing to face Mrs.
Gibson, asserted that Frances Voor-
ness, the Widows niece, partially cor
roborates the story that Mrs. Hall was
home the night of the crime.
Mrs. Gibson told of Identifying Mrs.
Hall as "the woman in gray" who was
present at thu murder, and challenged
the rector's widow to meet her face to
face and deny that she was on the
Phillips farm the night of the shooting.
Three New York photographers were
fired on early today by Mrs. Gibson
when they evaded the state troopers
guarding the home and attempted to
get photographs of her.
The three men drove out to the "pig
farm" In a taxi and approached the
house under flag Of truce.
Mrs. Gibson, visibly overwrought by
the strain she has been under the last
few days, appeared at the door with
a shotgun in her hands and ordered the
photographers off her premises.
Returning to the car, the photog-
raphers decided to get picture of the
eyewitness "in action" Infuriated at
the sight Of the cameras Mrs. Gibson
took hasty aim and fired.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
DAIRYMEH COAPLY
WITH CITY ORDINANCE
Health Officer Announces List Of the
Dairymen Who Have Compiled
With Law Recently Passed.

DR.. V. D. Guittard, County Health
officer, announces the following dairy
men have complied with the city ord
nance in regard to having their herds
tuberculin tested and have passed sat-
isfactory inspection in respect to san
itation and general cleanliness.
Permits have been issued to the
following: w. B. Worthington, Philip
Schadle, J. R. Davis, w. B. Smoot
Jesse Newdigf te, Mrs. Fred Adam,
Will Davis, T. L. Evan, ]. c. Steven
son, W. r. Lloyd, Charley Wise, J.. T.
Goodman, George seddon, Peter Gal
lenstein, H. H. Haughaboo, Earl Moran
Perraut Brothers, j. H. Ennis, John
Hauck, Henry Brodt, c. D. Sulzer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
COMP ARSON MADE
ON.SCHOOLS OF TWO
COUNTIES SHOWN
Cost OF Schools in Mason County Is
About Half the Cost In Fayette
County and Yet Much More Sue.
cessful and Effective.

A committee of interested patrons OF
the Fayette county schools has made
an analysis of the cost Of operating the
schools OF Fayette county and Mason
county. 1t is generally admitted that
Mason county has the best rural
schools in Kentucky. Members Of the
committee visited Mason county, in
spected the schools and secured de-
tailed figures on the cost of school op-
GRAFTON. Within the past few years,
most OF the small schools of the coun-
ty have been consolidated and the vari-
GUS sections OF the county now have
splendid modern, two-story, brick
school buildings, taking care Of both
grade and high school pupils. These
schools are being paid for out of coun-
ty funds in yearly installments Of one
tenth of the cost price each year. At
the end of ten years the buildings are
paid for out of current school reve-
nues, without increasing tax burdens,
The following figures show an item
lied statement OF the total cost Of op-
Grating the schools OF Fayette and
Mason counties. The figures were
copied from the official records Of the
two counties. They show cost of $4(
per pupil in Mason county and abou
$50 per pupil in Fayette county.
Fayette county had for the year Jul!
1. 1921 to June 80. 1922, 1888 pupils
Mason county, 2,4OO pupils.
| Payatta Maa0l
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
SCHARLIE CHAPLIN"

Wednesday at the Pastime Charlie
Chaplin in one OF his greatest come
dies "a Days Pleasure" in three reels.
This Is one OF his million dollar pic
lures. II you want to laugh see him
Wednesday. Also western drama
featuring Texas Guinan the most dar-
ing horsewoman OF the west.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
NOTICE OF MEETING.

Regular meeting of Maysyille Lodge
No. 7O4, B. P. o. Elks, Wednesday eve
ming November l. At this meeting
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler
E. w. Boland will make his official
visit. Following this there will be a
social session held. All brothers and
visiting Elks welcomed.
w. F. SPRoEMBERG, E. R.
w. R. SMITH, Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
FOOTBALL HERE
ON NEXT FRIDAY.

TIL next football game at this place
will be on next Friday evening at the
Forest avenue athletic field between
the Maysville High School and the
Carlisle High School. The local team
is doing much practicing this week in
order to be able to meet the Nicholas
county gridders.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
LITTLE INTEREST IN
SPECIAL REGISTRATION.

Very little interest is being shown at
the special registration now being held
at the County Clerks office. Only eigh-
teen voters were registered Monday.
Wednesday is the last day Of this spe-
cial registration and all Republican
voters are urged to list themselves.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
OLLIE BALL TO HAVE
SECOND TRIAL NEXT TERM.

Whitesburg. - After failing to agree
in the case Of Ollie Ball, on trial at
Prestonsburg, charged with the mur-
der of Elzie Centers, the jury was dis
charged. After the jury was disx-
charged the case was passed until the
next term of circuit court. The killing
occurred several months ago.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
EDGEMONT HOME AND
EAST SIDE HOME TRADED.

Messrs. w. L. Traxel and Gordon
Asbury Monday completed deal
wherein Mr.. Traxel traded his beauti-
full Edgemont home to Mr.. Asbury for
his magnificent East Second street
residence property. Mr.. and Mrs. As
bury will move to their new Edgemont
property Immediately.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
ATTEND ANNUAL MEET
OF KENTUCKY REBEKAHS

Mrs. George Schwartz, treasurer Of
the Grand Lodge Of Rebekahs OF the
state OF Kentucky. left Monday for Pa
ducah to attend the annual meeting
Of the grand lodge which 10 being held
In that city this week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
CITY SCHOOL BOARD.

The Maysville City Board OF Educa-
tion meets Tuesday evening in regular
monthly session at the office Of the
Superintendent in the High School
building. Considerable business OF i'm
portance is scheduled to come before
the board.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31

Word has been received here Of the
very serious illness Of Mrs. James
Ross. widow of the late Major James
Ross. at one time publisher of the Bull
letin, and sister Of Mrs. Rebecca Will
son Of this city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
NOTICE ODD FELLOWS.

All members of Ringgold Lodge No.
27, I. o. o. F., are urged to attend the
regular meeting Wednesday evening at
7:15 o'clock at the Odd Fellows Tenn
pie. Members of DeKalb lodge are
also invited and all visitors will be
made welcome.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31

Mr.. Clarence Perkins, Rural Mail
Carrier on Route and Mr.. Norman
Yazell, of Forest avenue, left Tues
day morning for a motor trip in Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois and also Michigan.
They will be absent two weeks on their
vacation.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
Total disburs. s1s4,s7s.71 sss s.oss.52

Remember today is the last day OF
sprinkling season, October 81. Please
do not use hand hose. Maysyille Water
Company. NJ. Y. Fieldhouse, Mgr. 31-2t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
HALL.HALFHuL.

Mr.. Joseph L, Halfhill, aged 10, and
Miss Bess. Hall, aged %, both of this
county, were married late Monday
here by Rev. Rayl, pastor of the Little
Brick church.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31

Remember today is the last day Of
sprinkling season, October 81. Please
do not use hand hose. Maysville Water
Company, NJ. Y. Fieldhouse, Mgr. S1-2t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31

Mr.. Reuben Gather and W. s. ow-
ing of Moorefield and Miss frankie
Booten, of this county. are spending a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Boot
en- Of Lexington street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
TO ATTEND WEDDING OF NIECE.

Misses Letitia and Mary Wood left
Tuesday for Pittsburg to be present at
the marriage of their niece, Miss Le-
titia Payne Parry, to Mr.. Paul Stolloh
at Pittsburg Saturday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
TODAY LAST DAY TO
PAY CITY TAXES

Tuesday is the last day for the pay
ment Of city taxes and there has been
quite a rush at the Tax Collectors Of
flee all day. Penalty of ten per cent.
will be added on all taxes remaining
unpaid after today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31

Remember today is the last day of
sprinkling season, October 81. Please
do not use hand hose. Maysville Water
Company, M. Y. Fieldhouse, Mgr. S1-2t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31

Remember today is the last day of
sprinkling season, October 81. Please
do not use hand hose. Maysville Water
Company. NJ. Y. Fieldhouse, Mgr. 31-2t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31

IL you purchase your Christmas
personal greeting cards before the
18th of November, we will give you Sc
discount. ]. T. Kackley & Co. 31O2t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS.

The Missionary Society of the Chris
tian church will meet Wednesday eve-
ming at o'clock at the church.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31

Mr.. W. H. Frederick remains in a
very critical condition at his home in
Front street,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31

Big Sandy Sorghum, s1.00 per gal
Ion. Heffernan G. Hefernan, No. 32l
Plum street. 31oct2t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-10-31

Sam Middloman wants beef hides.
will pay the highest cash price 2OJl-tf
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-01-05
WOMEN OPPOSE
FEMININE USE
OF CIGARETTE
Club Member ReSentS Clerks
AdUice on POpu-
IGrity.
81 JULIA G. HENnERsoN.

That the club women OF the city are
ready TO enter q campaign against Gig
arctic smoking by women, was declared
in no uncertain terms at a recent meet
ing of the Monday Afternoon Reading
Club. Condemnation Of the sale Of Gig
arctic cases as gifts to be presented by
young men to their yong women friends,
and vice versa also was loud and long
Added to this was the indignity heaped
upon one of the members Of the club
who questioning a clerk as to the use of
a peculiar looking stand on display was
told:
"If you wish to be popular you must
certainly buy one of these"
1t developed the article was a cigarette
stand and case. The clubwomau re-
torted: Indeed! You insult me by sug-
costing my purchase of such thing,
attractive as it is
Turning aside, she resolved then and
there to wage war this habit among
women
Out of curiosity, and at another store,
club member reported she and her
daughter, having heard of leather hand
bags equipped with cigarette cases. asked
to see them. The clerk, with great dig
nifty, replied: I'VE have none. Our
buyer would not think of putting such
articles on sale in this store" However
in less than two weeks. the counters
in that store had any number of these
bags for sale. 1t is surmised that the
demand was so great that the buyer sue
cumbed.
The club members unanimously In
dorsed the anti-tobaccc movement
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-01-05
PRECEDING CHAPTERS.

4 h
When the crew of the schooner Bald
Eagle, their brains fired by an over
supply of rum, mutinied in South Pa
cif1c waters, slew the captain and
first mate and heayed their bodies
into the sea, the only two sober and
resp ectabhe persons left on board
were Richard Hunter, a man about
thirty, a passenger bound for Aus
tralia and a girl named Faith, also
on her way to Australia to visit her
mother.
The schOOner's crew proved to be
about as tough a bunch of cutthroats
as ever manned pirate craft. Their
leader, now that Captain White had
been thrown over board, was named
Jansen, "a huge fellow, who could be
mOnstrOusIy brutal or cunningly
mild-tO serve his evil purposes.
Jansen resented Hunters Interference
with his authority, and after Hunter
had shot and killed sailor who had
girl were forced to take refuge In q
double cabin, behind locked doors.
Both were armed with reVOlvers.
Captain White had "a large sum of
money on board and had trusted
Hunter with its place Of conceal
ment, and it was this loot that Jan
sen and his rufTians were after. Hunt
or persistently refused to reveal the
hiding place of the gold, for he had
promised the captain to deliver the
money to the rightfuI owners should
anything happen to the captain dur
ing the voyage. After some hours of
wild reyelry below decks, Hunter
still standing watch while the girl
slept, heard unsteady footsteps ap-
preaching the cabin. You can now go
on with the story.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-01-05
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1e3Q J! /; I, &.

The Vir Si-Tel Club has announced cleo
tion Of the following officers: Patrick j.
Moran, president; Earl J. Wells, vice
president; Edward Hanlon, recording sec
rotary; James Brown, financial secretary
Joseph Kirkhoff, treasurer; Harry E.
connell, historian
Thirty members of the Young Ladies'
Social Club were entertained with a
luncheon yesterday after which they
held theater party at B. 4. Keith's.
Miss Margaret Williams of Irvington,
returned to her studies at st. Mary Of
the Woods, today.
Miss Edith Wood, who has been visit
ing her parents, 1896 North Delaware
street, during the holidays, has returned
to her duties as head Of the Latin de-
partment at Hamond, Ind.
Mrs. Carl r. Baumhofer, entertained
with luncheon bridge this afternoon
in observance of her birthday, at her
home, 933 North Rural street Covers
We're laid for twenty guests at tables,
which were attractively decorated with
bowls Of scarlet flowers, the place cards
and favors also being red and white.
Among the guests were Mrs. Carl J. Lewis
Of Toledo. Ohio, who is Mrs Baumh ofer's
sister and her house guest, and Mrs Bert
Stalker OF Anderson, who is the guest Of
Mrs. A. b. Kaylor.
Miss Dorothy Ballard, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Ballard, 1925 East New York street, has
returned to Purdue University.
The Aftermath Club met this afternoon
at the home Of Mrs George N. Cornelius,
AZ Layman avenue, Mrs. p NJ Yant
read a paper on The Romance Of Gold"
and Mrs. II. NJ. Cochrane spoke on The
Miners Right"
Mrs. II. s. Unger. 2219 North Pennsyl-
vania street. was hostess for q meeting Of
the Womans Advance Club this after
noon. Mrs. Harry Cluft spoke on Austria
Hungary" and Mrs. l. Owens lead the
current events discussion.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles c. Parry, 3145
North Meridian street, announce the en-
gagenent Of their daughter Ruth, to
William c. Griffith Of Chicago. son
Of Mrs. Elnora c. Griffith, 1615 Broad
way.
Miss Olena Mccain, 1920 Lexington
avenue, who has been spending the hol-
idays with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
". Z. Mccain. has returned to Purdue
University.
Miss Edna Bond 1924 North Pennsyl-
vania street, was elected president Of
the Sigma Delta Phi Sorority for the
coming year. at the annual dinner, held
at the Claypool hotel. Wednesday eve
ming. Other officers included: Miss
Schooley. vice president; Miss Mabel
Powell, treasurer. and Miss Julia March
al. secretary. The table was sttractfvely
decorated with Mrs. Aaron Ward roses,
the sorority flower, tapers set in crystal
holders tied with tulle In Yale blue aud
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-01-05


Paris has gone quite made on the sub
Ject of white She is INDUCING in it for
winter wear. Come to consider 1t, is she
so mad after all? Do not the majority
Of the animals in the far North change
their coats TO a lighter, very often a
white coat that helps to conceal them
from their enemies against the spOtless
snow7 Still, Paris can hardly be said to
have the same reason for her fair for err
mine and white cloth.
OF course, with our smoky cities it is
more nearly made for us. Still, the &C
companying sketch shows an entirely
sane version Of the mode
What could be more pleasing or more
practical than white for EVENING" This
frock is white crepe, also after the French
mode
The neck is high, and there are no
sleeves, a paradox, we fancy, this season,
while considerable fullness starts on
either side close to the shoulder and gives
the now familiar blousiness under the
arms.
A wide girdle, slightly draped, is worn
rather low, just about the hips, but not
extreme.
There are pekoed side panels on the
skirt, over each hip, that hang in four
points and give the effect of an uneven
hem line.
But the particular feature of the frock.
after its unbroken wilderness, is the huge
single rosses Of white velvet that fasten
the girdle and weight the hem of the
skirt.
That, too, is decreed by Dame Fashion,
who says the major part OF a frock's
trimming shall be on the skirt and
sleeves, the latter obviously Impossible
here. All together, an entirely well con
ducte dand conventional littl{ dance and
dinner dress.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-01-05
Indiana Women
Take Up Duties
as Official
Enter Upon Work With 3
thuSiaSm Which May Ad-
vance Recognition.
BY JULIA @. HENDERSON.

10y ".
Within the past week women throus
out Indiana have been ushered into n
and, as yet, untried work-that Of off
holding. Right enthusiastically hi
they entered the political field. Havi
had their first opportunity last Ar
of expressing themselves at the pc
after a long, hard fight for the privile
extending over a period Of sever
years, they now are being put forwf
as legitimate candidates for public Off
Having won in the primaries the Won
candidates set themselves to work to
sure election, the result being quite S
isfactOry for the initiative step.
Besides the elective offices women hi
been recognized in many appointive o.
ces in the State. Their adaptability
detail work has proven them very /
ceptable in many lines Of endeayor VIII
strict attention must be given to mat
IN hand. More and more is their wo
being recognized in the political field
campaign managers, as secretaries, q
as speakers.
1t was granted IN the last president
campaign that some Of the most effect
and convincing speeches were made 4
the women 1t is a well known Z
that for some time women have 81
eQuipping themselves by special ira
ing to do such work effectively.
The organization of the Fourteen u
ute Women Speakers Bureau" throui
out the State, during the war period /
the women to buzzing about in the pi
lie speaking field and women heretoh
of Of - Al Fac y nEz
setting forth the principles Of their pa
or the fine qualities of their faTorite Ct
didate.
Mayoralty candidates were few AND
women and none was elected though so
did venture into this important field.
several instances women city clerks "
elected and Mrs. Ella K. Barnes of Mic
gan City was elected one Of the i've co
missiOners in the commission-manai
form Of government, the first to
adopted IN the State.
Press reports give the following va
en- elected to various offices in the State
Columbus-Miss Wayne Brown, q
clerk.
Wabash-Sfiss Georgia ALDER, Der
crat, city clerk.
Washington-Anna n. Gibson, Der
crat, city treasurer.
Fl. Wayne-Mrs. Catherine Dinkla
Democrat, city council
South Bend-Miss Gladys Nom
Democrat. city clerk.
North Liberty-A1iss Mary Conner. q
clerk, and Mrs. Fanchion Goodale, tire
urer, both on the Peoples ticket.
Elwood-Mrs. Birdie Adams, Rent
lean, city clerk.
Walkerton-Miss Mabel Conrad, Repu
lican, clerk-treasurer.
Boonville-Mrs Retta Hickerson. Dem
crat, clerk. and Mrs. Clyde Teusch, Dem
crat. treasurer
Anderson-Miss Rama Creason. Repu
lican. city clerk.
Desirable appointive offices througho
the State were given 10 Mrs. Sol Hamm
OF Evansville, who was placed on +
board Of safety by Mayor Bose: TO Nj
Ruth James Of Richmond, who was Civ
a place on the board OF health BIZ Nav
H2ndley, and TO Mrs. Sarah Shank of I
dianapolis who was placed on the pa
Board br her husband. Mayor shank
No surprise should be expressed shou
women enter the field in the comm
county and State elections. At the prese
time the Democratic women seine to ba
It. Republican women should look
their laurels.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-01-05

themselves; so he must hurry his prep
arations.
He had not the slightest remorse for
having taken advantage Of Jansen, for
he was convinced that he would never
come out of the scrap alive, once Jan
sen got the upper hand; or If Jansen
should keep faith with him. It would by
no means clear the way for the girl
So Hunter fought fire with Ire, laid q
tran where he suspected one was being
laid.
To Faith, waiting and watching in the
cabin, her nerves at the limit Of tension
his absence seemed to stretch out
through ages. She heard him at in
tervals tramping about the deck; heard
him moving around in the galley, but
she did not call to him; she was obey
ing orders to the letter. She kept close
watch on the door to the room where
Jansen lay trussed up, as well as on the
rest Of the cabin, ready as instructed
TO shoot any one who should enter, and
ask questions afterward.
Presently Hunters welcome voice
called to her from the deck. "All right,
Faith, I'm coming down now" and he
soon appeared.
GO into your ROOM" he directed hur-
riedly, "and throw such things as you
are compelled to have into your travel
ing bag. We can't bother with our
trunks. Hurry, please"
She obeyed at once without comment,
and when she returned he was waiting
for her, with his travelling bag and rife.
Faith looked toward the locked store
room. Are YOU going to leave him
locked in there bound and gagged that
way" she asked.
Hunter went to the door and unlocked
1t. throwing It open. The man on the
floor stirred and a gurgling sound came
from his throat.
He'll get along" said Hunter, stoop-
ing over Jansen. They'll wake up be
low after awhile and get out; then they'll
release him"
In the haIf-light the girl could see
Jansen turn his head and she fancied
his eyes were pleading with her alb
jectly. The girls eyes grew moist, and
feeling of pity seized her. To leave
the man that way seemed fearfully bru-
tai to her.
"At least loosen his hands and that
gag" she begged.
"And hinder our chance for getting
away2 Good Lord can't you under
stand? That devil there would whine
and cringe and lick your feet and then
after you had shown him all the mercy